Constituent Bill of Rights

By David T. Vahedi

II. The right to have a Councilmemer who will support our neighborhood public schools

III. The right to receive fast and efficient quality city services that include frequent tree trimming, street resurfacing and sidewalk repairs, and to be informed on how to obtain such services

IV. The right to have Councilmember staff that will treat residents with the utmost respect and responsiveness, with all phone calls returned promptly

V. The right to ask questions about policy issues and receive accurate and useful answers

VI. The right to an inclusive and transparent process for community development, parks and transportation decisions

VII. The right to advance notice of all projects and proposals affecting residents' neighborhoods

VIII. The right to have local Home Owner Association leaders and residents present at all meetings where development projects are discussed

IX. The right for residents to have city hearings held in their neighborhood at convenient times

X. The right to meet with their Councilmember at scheduled office hours in the district offices every week

XI. The right to have local Homeowner Associatios' positions respected and their meetings attended on a regular basis