I ask for your support and encouragement . I have outlined my principles below and would be glad to talk and share ideas with anyone interested in improving our community.
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“Democracy cannot succeed unless those who express their choice are prepared to choose wisely. The real safeguard of democracy, therefore, is education.”
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Principled Platform
Smarter Government
We need to advocate for smarter government that works for us … what we’ve been doing isn’t working
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Right-size and eliminate wasteful expenses/activities
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Keep cost of living affordable (ie initiatives to lower rent $/property taxes)
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Make sure there is funding for important initiatives (ie safety and infrastructure)
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The role of government is to govern not overengineer (ie consider more private sector partnerships)
Serving with Integrity
Build public trust by putting the communities’ best interest first and serving with integrity
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Open Communication
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Hold self and others accountable
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Consider term limits even if self-imposed
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Encourage more to get involved in the political process
Individual Choices and Responsibility
Provide resources and opportunities that encourage individual choices and responsibility
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Resources and opportunities to ALL communities
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Encourage individual choices and taking responsibility for those choices
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Government should not impose one way of thinking on all citizens
Family Focused
Advocate for families-focused issues including children, education, and safety
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We need to make sure there are educational opportunities for ALL of our children
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Family values needs to be a part of the community conversation
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Parents are responsible for their children until they are 18
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Communities free of crime are needed for families to raise the next generation