Focusing
on Your Neighborhoods and Community
I firmly believe that the role
of an Alderperson is to be dedicated to serving something
greater than one's self and prioritizing the vision and needs
of their community.
As a civic leader, I've learned
there is a desire for an active voice in District 11 - someone
who listens to your concerns and works with other council
members to develop a safe, healthy, and thriving Green Bay.
I am
not going to pretend that I can change the entire landscape of
Green Bay overnight, but I will serve as a dedicated steward,
giving you a voice for a prosperous Green Bay.
Serving You Through
An Open and
Honest Government Approach That Informs and Includes You
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You
deserve to be informed and aware of the decisions being
made at all levels of government and have the opportunity
to voice your concerns, approval, and suggestions. During
the last 3+ years, we have hosted numerous "West Side
Listening Sessions" and "Discussion Forums"
to discuss city issues, the budget, and get feedback on
policy proposals. These sessions have been well attended
and generated excellent dialogue for improving our
community. Just a few of the topics we have
discussed as a district include:
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The
ATC Power Line Proposal
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Bulk
Waste Ordinance
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Traffic
routing and improved enforcement
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Revitalization
of Military Ave
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HWY 41
construction/disruption
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Annual
City Budget
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Transparency
and sharing of information will be a key component in my
role as your representative. Tools like this website
and outreach to your Neighborhood Associations has helped
create effective and important dialogue for improving our
district.
Respectful
and Responsive Representation
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Foster effective communication with all of you to address
your priorities and the needs of the community.
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Listen to your needs and follow through.
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Advocate civic cooperation and
collaboration - not
division.
Strengthening
Our Neighborhoods by Empowering You
Whether it is
at the neighborhood, district, or broader community level, I
believe the best resource for addressing problems or enhancing
the quality of community life is citizens themselves.
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A portion
of my Alderman salary (75% of my Aldermanic Salary is given back directly to the district) is being used to expand Neighborhood
Associations to include more events and improve
communication to neighborhood members about current
events/issues. These programs have also solidified
neighborhood pride, business traffic, and improvement to
our community parks/resources.
Some of these events
and efforts include
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Family
Movie Night
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The
West Side Concert Series - Picnic In The Park
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Zumba
Day By The Bay World Record Attempt
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Green
Bay Packers "Adopt A Park Program" for John
Muir Park
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Rock
For Hunger Food Drive
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Neighborhood
Watch Programs
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The GB 10 (Give Back 10)
initiative for Green Bay
Revitalization
and Growth of our Military Avenue Business District
The health and well being
of our local businesses are a vital part of our neighborhood
and city's success. Although unemployment has not hit Green
bay as badly as other parts of the country, nurturing and
cultivating our area small businesses are an essential part of
overall job growth. Some ways we can work together
include:
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Emphasize
"buying local" and support our neighborhood
businesses
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Increase
the exposure, awareness, and marketing opportunities of
our neighborhood businesses through collaborative
strategies
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Develop
events and promotional opportunities for our neighborhood
businesses (like the West Side Summer Concert Series)
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Work in
partnership with the Military Avenue Business Association
(MABA) and the Military Avenue BID with the execution of their Action Plans
Fiscal
Responsibility and the Smart Use of Our City's Resources
With
tightening budgets, leadership must exercise fiscal
responsibility without sacrificing the safety and health of
our communities.
You deserve a
government that maintains economic stability today instead of
borrowing against future generations.
I am proud of
the fact that through cooperation, positive scrutiny, and
collaboration, this council was able to put forth a 2012
and 2103 budget with a tax levy decrease.
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