Plans For The Future

By Peggy D. Reis

Fiscal Responsibility

Continue to create responsible budgets that result in low growth of the government, less than the rate of inflation. We will monitor the current economic situation and reduce expenditures as necessary. Continue to pursue grant monies to augment our projects.

Maintain property values

Enhance programs and projects that make Anderson one of the most desirable places to live in the region, such as:

· Anderson Trails, including the Ohio River Trail;

· Improvements to Beechmont Ave. (street trees, parallel access ways, traffic flow enhancements);

· Greenspace;

· Improved business districts;

· Support development of Anderson Towne Place, our new movie theater;

· Property maintenance code and enforcement.

Do not raise taxes

Through careful budgeting the 2000 levy was stretched an additional four years. The 2008 five-year safety levy can be similarly extended. No additional levies are anticipated over the next five years or more.

Excellent Services

Fire, EMS, police, and road maintenance. Anderson has a great reputation for excellence in services. This will be continued, without adding undue costs.

Sense ofCommunity

Anderson Center has brought a center of focus to Anderson. Community events like the Pumpkin Walk, Farmer's Market, and Winter Festival have provided families with opportunities to gather and enjoy their township. The theater has brought home the Beechmont Players and Forest-Aires and provided new events like the Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra performances. Even more events are planned for the future. This was all done with no additional cost to the residents.

Green initiatives

Preserve Anderson's abundant green areas.

· Trails and walking paths

· Street tree program

· Greenspace program

· Junk days, recycling, and trash cleanup

· Support regional clean water initiatives

· Gateway greening