Platform

An elected official accountable to the people…

FREEZE TAXES

• I am the only candidate who will propose a property tax levy freeze in Cudahy's 2011 budget. In these tough economic times, the city can't ask residents to pay more.

• Continue to hold the line on taxes while providing the services residents expect

• Contain city spending though efficiencies, new technologies and eliminating wasteful spending

SAFE ENVIRONMENT

• Drop in violent crime of 21% over last year

• Commitment to increasing our police force

• Working to ensure safe parks and family recreation spaces

INVESTMENT IN SMALL BUSINESS

• Business training classes and support for entrepreneurs

• Over $500,000 invested in local business development

STRONGER AND SAFER SCHOOLS

• Restored the School Safety Officer program

• Cracking down on prescription drug abuse

• Increasing police presence and patrols during school hours

OWNER OCCUPIED HOUSING

• Committed $1.2 million to restoration of blighted properties and
  resale to first-time owner-occupied homebuyers

• Contain city spending though efficiencies, new technologies and eliminating wasteful spending

FAMILY SUPPORTING JOBS

• Committed to expanding and strengthening our leading employers
  such as Patrick Cudahy, Ladish, Vilter, and National Tissue

• Working to attract new manufacturing, aerospace and health care
  providers to Cudahy such as Bucyrus, Boeing and Columbia St. Marys

IN ADDITION

• Open Communication with Residents

• Provide Quality City Services

• Treat Residents with Dignity and Respect

• Improve Public Infrastructures

• Maintain Proper Decorum at Meetings

• Encourage Positive Economic Development