I believe my extensive background in both
City Government and Community Service makes me
the best candidate.
I will be a full-time councilman - leaving the
duties of party leadership to others. My office
will have extended evening hours.
Education issues will continue to be a primary
focus of my attention. I will continue to work
toward the building of new schools and improving
and maintaining our existing school facilities
— I am credited with the building of 2 new schools,
a major school addition, and the moving of the
district office from a school to an office space.
It is my belief that children should be able to
walk to their neighborhood school.
I would also continue to strive to provide individual
attention to students in need — as I have established
policy for students reading below grade level
in CSB24. I will continue to support pre-K programs
as a way to provide an early start in education.
Quality of life for senior citizens will remain
a major focus of my work. As Chair of the Health
and Human Services Committee of CB5, I have been
involved in various studies related to health
care for seniors.
The Council plays a major role in the City’s budget
process. I will use my experience of 33 years
in City service to focus on the service needs
of our community while protecting the taxpayers.
This district has particular police problems due
to its unique geography (cemeteries, parks, rail
lines). I will demand police resources that will
properly accommodate all of the neighborhoods
in our district. I will support a police-friendly
City Council.
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