Ballot Statement

By Shaun F. McCaffery

My 200 word statement as it appears on the sample ballot.

As a resident of Healdsburg for eight years, I greatly appreciate what our city has to offer. I am an active volunteer and I always strive to affect positive change in our community. My engineering background gives me insight into budgets, planning, development and city infrastructure.

I believe that residents, the City Council, City staff, and employee unions need to work together immediately to solve the financial and pension crises that we face. To make a real, sustainable impact on pension reform and the rising costs of city services, it is important to have fair, unbiased city government. I will provide that representation. As a skilled negotiator, I will always seek the best deal for the taxpayer.

I cherish our beautiful, pristine surroundings and pledge to continue our Growth Management Ordinance. It is a critical tool which protects our small town character and way of life.