Carrie Glenn Name three long-term goals you have for the city and why you chose them. 1. Racine has become known as a crime-ridden, failing community. We must repair that image for the emotional well-being of those who live here and to show others that Racine is a safe and welcoming community to locate to. […]
Tag: 2018 Spring Election
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Dennis Wiser: Candidate Interview for Common Council District 10
Dennis Wiser Name three long-term goals you have for the City and why you chose them. I would like to (1) attract more families and businesses to Racine, (2) broaden the tax base to lessen the burden on taxpayers, and (3) broaden the transportation options for accessing the city of Racine. What are the three […]
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Dennis Montey: Candidate Interview for Common Council District 4
Dennis Montey Name three long-term goals you have for the City and why you chose them. Reduce debt by reducing overall operating expenses and debt service costs, thus reducing property taxes. Decrease the number of demands made on new start-ups for occupancy permits to encourage and assist faster track to occupancy and beginning of the […]
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Q.A. Shakoor II: Candidate Interview for Common Council District 8
Q.A. Shakoor II Name three long-term goals you have for the city and why you chose them. Support fire, emergency medical service & police protection that citizens deserve family-supporting jobs redevelopment & economic growth these three items are a few of many that will enhance and improve the quality of life in wonderful Racine thus, […]
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Jen Adamski-Torres: Candidate Interview for Common Council District 6
Jennifer Adamski-Torres Name three long-term goals you have for the City and why you chose them. 1) Economic Development – We need to alleviate the burden on regular working people and retirees, and identify alternatives to growing our local economy and diversify our tax base. 2) Equal Representation – For too long, some of my […]
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Malcolm Platt: Candidate Interview for Common Council District 8
Malcolm Platt Name three long-term goals you have for the City and why you chose them. Lower taxes, more efficient government services, and complete governmental transparency. Simply put, the people deserve to have the best government for the lowest cost, and they have a right to be fully informed of the plans and actions of […]
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Tracey Larrin: Candidate Interview for Common Council District 4
Name three long-term goals you have for the City and why you chose them. Home Ownership/Affordable good housing. Employment. Education/Skill Trade All 3 are essential to providing a more vibrant community to forward. What are the three biggest challenges Racine faces, and how would you address them? Underemployment/Unemployed. Transportation. Equity. I have looked at what […]
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Anna Marie Clausen: Candidate Interview for Village Trustee No. 6
Anna Marie Clausen Name three long-term goals you have for the village and why you chose them. 1. Hold the line on property taxes. Residents retain more disposable income and stimulate the local economy. 2. Focus on economic growth and help small businesses flourish. Small businesses are the lifeblood of the community. If they […]
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Donald Schulz: Candidate Interview for Village Trustee No. 2
Donald Schulz Name three long-term goals you have for the Village and why you chose them. Three long-term goals for the Village, in my opinion, are placing fire and rescue in the correct areas, debt management and open and transparent government. Listening to the concerns of the residents, it appears that their concerns are that […]
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Tom Giese: Candidate Interview for Village Trustee No. 6
Tom Giese Name three long-term goals you have for the Village and why you chose them. Mt. Pleasant is in a unique situation where, with proper management, we end up with successful economic development resulting in better schools, lower taxes, and an overall improvement in the quality of life. What are the three biggest challenges […]
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John Martini: Candidate Interview for Village Trustee No. 5
John Martini Name three long-term goals you have for the Village and why you chose them. 1: Fiscal responsibility: We are breaking our $19 million budget confines and continue to borrow to fund projects. Transparency requires monthly reports posted on the website. 2: Ensure Foxconn is a good neighbor. Local employment, air and water return […]
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Gary Feest: Candidate Interview for Village Trustee No. 4
Gary Feest Name three long-term goals you have for the Village and why you chose them. Public Safety would be number 1. Financial stability of the municipality would be number 2. And best practice for growth in this Village would be number 3. Residents of Mount Pleasant deserve to be safe in their community. We […]
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Ram Bhatia: Candidate Interview for Village Trustee No. 5
Ram Bhatia Name three long-term goals you have for the Village and why you chose them. a.) Provide much needed civilized leadership and help lead the village to be poised for significant economic growth. b.) Lead the board to put in a structure and well-thought-of business policies to increase productivity at the Village Hall so […]
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Floyd “Skip” Leonard: Candidate Interview for Village Trustee No. 4
Floyd “Skip” Leonard Name three long-term goals you have for the Village and why you chose them. End the Politics at Village Hall. My opponent has spent years complaining about assessments on Hwy V, Foxconn, and other issues but never offers solutions; he only votes no. For example, instead of working with others to fill […]
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Bud Eastman: Candidate Interview for Village Trustee No. 2
Bud Eastman Name three long-term goals you have for the Village and why you chose them. 1. My top priority will be Public Safety for our citizens. As more construction workers and new employees move into this area, we will need a greater presence of Fire/EMS and Police personnel. 2. Create a positive environment for […]