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Submitted by john wertz on 2017-04-19 13:31:36

PROS:

God-centric(see answer to questionnaire down below "primary resource to help you make difficult decisions as it relates to public policy)".
Resident and free market champion. Doesn't feel residents are being heard.
Received a phone call morn of membership vote(4/17), about outstanding IRS liens. Committee solicited input from candidate; committee convinced candidate is addressing issues, and which should not be a further problem..
Feels police force understaffed.
Wants to develop Code of Ethics.
Sees oversight and accountability as biggest city problems.
Concerned w/consistent 3-2 votes on budget, large capital expenditures and economic development.
Feels the citys' all-inclusive(rather than line-item) bid process antiquated.
Wants Water Treatment facility paid for by funded MDD (not general budget that causes 10% water tax increase).
Very concerned w/26% attrition of county employees(avg. is 15%).
If elected, will vote to take power from City Admin and give back to the council.
Has solid business experience.
Very knowledgeable and well-rounded in city finances.
Serves on Charter Committee . Vetting Committee computer ran toe
Wants more interaction between council, Municipal Development District and Planning/Zoning.
Will only serve 3 consecutive terms.
Wants to restructure the city org chart and administration.
Wants a comprehensive city development plan

CONS:

Mis-read/calculated (on his flier) the amount spent on entrance signs (should read $350K, instead of $600K).