Intent — What I will pursue

Public Safety
• A safe place to live with public order
• Homes and personal property that are secure
• Basic and advanced emergency services and immediate response

Public Works / Infrastructure
• Smooth flowing traffic and all roads in good repair
• Public transportation that improves congestion
• Water and sewer operating without worry
• Pride in city buildings, facilities and structures
• Gas stoves and natural gas as an available choice
• Schools that serve our community cost effectively

Land Management and Planning
• Growth that pays for itself and with a public good
• Desirable housing choices with zoning that maintains our natural beauty
• Residents as a priority before those not yet here
• Market driven land development, real estate and housing options

Environmental Oversight
• Wildlife and residents that live in harmony
• Inviting and vibrant parks and open spaces
• The naturals beauty of the city as remarkable
• The shoreline as an asset for the city
• Development that protects our environment

Recreation and Cultural Services
• Funding for recreation and cultural services directed by resident aspirations
• A community with character where the residents beam with pride
• Hiking and walking trails that are the envy of nearby cities
• Youth centers for social responsibility and societal development

Economic Development
• Thriving small business and services that are admired and acclaimed
• Unique and wanted retail so that residents do not shop elsewhere
• Businesses competing to operate within the city

Administration and Governance
• A fiscally responsible approach where residents believe their taxes are spent wisely
• A city government that understands its role and stays within their jurisdiction
• The property rights of the citizens that are honored and protected
• Decisions and actions that are viewed as practical, not ideological
• Trust built from smart tax collection and spending with clear visibility and justification