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Political Philosophy for Rich Goodman
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"As your city councilman, I will focus on improving the economic vitality in the Valley. Private sector jobs will be a priority. "We will do this by cutting red tape and bureaucracy, and by lowering the cost of doing business in our city. I will work tirelessly with the council and the community to reform the budget so we can invest in repairing crumbling sidewalks and pot-holed roads within our district. "I will invest in our people by enacting a comprehensive plan to bring better representation to the Valley, by encouraging greater civic participation and establishing open two-way communication through the use of technology. This will allow us unprecedented power as we tackle the biggest issues against special interests in City Council."--Rich Goodman LET'S INVEST IN OUR LOCAL ECONOMY The unfortunate loss of jobs in Rich Goodman's family in 2007, and the foreclosure on their family home impacted Goodman's outlook on the importance of jobs in our community. He has dedicated the past three years to rebuilding his life through hard work as a small business entrepreneur. Goodman is uniquely dedicated to bring jobs to the people and families of the Valley, and understands the importance and urgency to make sure it happens. As your Councilman, Rich Goodman will:
The Valley has always received the short end of the stick when it comes to city services. Rich Goodman will work to make sure the City of Los Angeles prioritizes improving city services. In order to invest, we need to make sure we trim the fat and excess waste that has plagued our city for too long. He will lead by example by cutting in the first year of his term 33% of operating budget costs for his council budget.
In order to make a big impact in our community and beat special interests from influencing what is best for our city, Rich Goodman will build build a grassroots coalition of citizens within the district that will put pressure on all our city officials to make meaningful change once and for all. He will make sure that the people's voice can be heard and encouraged. With the new medium of technologies, we can do more than ever before.
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