Our City

By Greg Sowards

Definitions of accomplishments and needs.

You may have heard the news + that I'm running for a second term for a seat on the Placentia City Council and I`m asking for your vote and support in the upcoming election this November.

During the last four years as Councilman and Mayor, I've had many challenges with the City's budget and maintaining City services during this economic crisis. In addition, this past year I've had a personal battle with cancer. Albeit difficult, I'm on the other side now and I'm happy to announce that I've received a Liver Transplant and I am anxious to continue serving as your councilman in the upcoming term.

I'm also happy to announce, that after the city having overwhelming financial debt of over 30 million dollars, in only four short years our Recovery Plan is working. We are now just shy of a couple of million dollars of being in the black. This is a phenomenal feat for the Council to achieve in such a short time!

Other major accomplishments:

• Hired new forward thinking City Administrator
• Finished the Quiet Zone
• Secured Funding for Metrolink Station through OCTA
• Prioritized essential City services within budget constraints
• Completed Bradford Avenue Pedestrian Over-crossing
• Signed agreement with OCTA to complete major grade separations
• Partnered with the Angels Baseball Foundation to build Tori Hunter Softball Field
• Negotiated favorable settlement with waste-hauler Republic Services which brought over $2.5 million to the City's general fund
• Introduced weekly Farmer's Market

• Continue implementation of our Fiscal Recovery Plan
• Fund programs that fight crime and promote public safety in our community
• Encourage new business development throughout our City
• Insist on conservative and responsible use of the taxpayers' money
• Advocate open government that respects and listens to citizens
• Protect citizens' property rights and oppose eminent domain for redevelopment

Throughout all of Placentia, I've encouraged City staff to plan an increased emphasis on bringing new retail businesses to Placentia wherever possible to serve our residents and help generate the tax revenues that pay for public services.

In closing, I want to say that your involvement and support are critical if I'm to win a Council seat this November. Not only is your "vote for Sowards" important, I need your endorsement, a spot on your lawn for my campaign sign, and any financial assistance you can offer my campaign. Please take a moment to look over the enclosed response card indicating any support you may be able to provide, or feel free to phone or email me with your offers to help. Any assistance you can provide is greatly appreciated. Also, share your enthusiasm about my candidacy with your friends and neighbors. If you have any questions or would like to discuss any issues, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Thank You For Your Support and Vote for Greg Sowards for City Council November 2, 2010 714-961-9011 http://www.GregSowardsforCouncil.com