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Ernst for City Council 2011

My name is on the ballot for City Council 2011 and I request your vote. Thank you, Rick Ernst

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MY COMMITMENT TO THE COMMUNITY:

Balance the Budget.  My answer to the problem is to reduce total employee compensation to 60% of the budget, as it was in the 80s and 90s.  There are many ideas about how to do this -- I'm open for discussion!

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Economic Development.  We need to consider a plan to offer reduced rents and taxes for businesses willing to move to Benicia and to "green" businesses.

Create a more viable lower Arsenal District and increase retail activity on First Street through increased Tourism.

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Create a thriving artist community.  Continue to encourage expression by those in Benicia that are part of the artist community which was opportunity #1 in the Lower Arsenal Plan.

Ensure that our seniors and those less fortunate are provided for adequately, through our Human Resource Board.

Ensure our Arts programs are funded.

Ensure that our schools are funded.

Ensure that our recreation programs are funded.

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