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| Finance Committee David Britt Otis Crowder Zach Goodyear Faison Kuester, Jr. Ed McMahan Glenn Mosack Walter Price Verl Purdy Bob Rucho Alan Simonini Lauren Steele John Tabor Jim Thompson Hal Weatherman Stephen Woodard Steering Committee Bobby Biggers Mark Joyce Mary Ellen McElroy Cullen McNulty Skip Tappy Taylor Vickrey Jennifer Thompson Theresa Rucho Treasurer: Scott Canady Endorsements: Congresswoman Sue Myrick Representative Ruth Samuelson City Council District 6 Andy Dulin |
SAFETY AND CRIME - We only hear of the high profile crimes and gang activity, but never making the evening news are the break-in's, vandalism and ordinary robberies which are now common place in every district in Charlotte. Waiting on committees, commissions and legislators in Raleigh to provide common sense solutions and the necessary resources is not the answer. Rather than place blame, make excuses or ignore that crime is even an issue in Charlotte, let's make some hard decisions that can dramatically change how business owners, neighborhoods and residents feel about the prospects of a safer Charlotte.
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY - Such a common buzz word for many in politics today, but how many actually embrace it themselves and require it of others? There is a perception (and in many cases a reality) that government entities waste money. No one relishes the necessity of paying taxes, but if that is how the City generates revenues, then the shareholders; you and I, the taxpayers, should require explanations, justifications and accountability.
ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION - Charlotte has grown and prospered for many reasons including international and cultural influence. However, we can no longer afford ignore the unnecessary and growing problem that illegal immigration is creating for our community. While we wait for our federal and state governments to pass meaningful legislation, Charlotte is quickly becoming a sanctuary city for illegal immigrants. North Carolina has the sixth highest population of illegal immigrants in the country, while there are an estimated 60,000 are in Mecklenburg County. The population is costing the city millions in public education, health care and public safety.
GROWTH - Charlotte is blessed and cursed with inevitable growth. There is a reason so many have chosen to move to our City and call it home. If we, as leaders, work to never lose sight of what brought so many here, then we can ensure that those loyal citizens will never want to leave.
TRANSPORTATION - This has been the Achilles heel of Charlotte since my youth. We struggle with maintaining our older roads that are in need of constant repair. Finding economically sound ways to develop new roads and trying to avoid invoking eminent domain seems elusive. The pressure and desire of many to improve air quality within reasonable and financially acceptable standards will become greater. The role of public transportation and light rail hangs in the balance with the impending transit tax repeal. These are all tough transportation issues that will shape the future of Charlotte.
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