Candidate for
Council Member; City of Novato

FISCAL SUSTAINABILITY

"As a small business owner, I am solely responsible for sustaining my business and ensuring that the revenue exceeds expenses. My family and employees count on me for this, so they can maintain a quality life."

• Watch that we are only spend what we have and no more!

• Grow revenues by encouraging "smart" growth that attracts new business and jobs to Novato that will contribute to our tax base!

• Support existing local businesses to grow our economy!

PROTECT & PLAN FOR INFRASTRUCTURE

"It is a hardship for all of us, when the unexpected happens to our home or vehicle ... it's costly, stressful and inconvenient. By planning ahead and with preventative maintenance, we can generally minimize these difficulties and increase the expected lifespan of our property."

• Proactive Infrastructure Planning keeps costs down and maintains safe roads, parks, buildings, traffic and street lights, bridges, retaining walls, multi-use paths and storm drains.

• Planning ahead allows for the inclusion of Energy Efficient features when maintenance and repairs are done.

• Protecting Novato's Assets ... having a planned savings approach that sets aside designated funds to align with the expected lifespan of city assets should be a basic item in the budget and is fundamental to support Novato's Infrastructure.

"I believe that by working together, listening to each other and keeping a watchful eye ... we can keep our "small town" character and have the goods and services we need for a thriving economy!"

• Maintaining Safe Streets, Schools and Neighborhoods is paramount to keeping a vital and economically sustainable City

• Enhancing Social and Cultural Activities for Novato residents, in particular our seniors and youth keeps our City vibrant

• Preserving our Open Space and keeping the beauty of Novato's hills, pathways and hiking trails

• Providing Desirable Shopping and Eateries are important to "Stay Local" and keep spending dollars in Novato