San Bruno Election Winners Have Capuchino High School In Common

Article Source: Intro by Nancy Kraus, Q&As by Robert Riechel

San Bruno Election Winners Have Capuchino High School in Common

Congratulations to our new Mayor Rico Medina and new Council members Laura Davis and Michael Salazar. They will assume office on December 12th in a ceremony to be held at Capuchino High School. San Bruno’s only public high school, Capuchino holds a lot of memories for these three. Mr. Medina was Student Body President at Cap and credits that experience as launching him into public service in San Bruno. Ms. Davis is also a Capuchino graduate. Her children and Mr. Salazar’s either graduated from or are attending Capuchino. Both also have volunteered extensively at the school. Rather than a coincidence, it looks like our public schools in San Bruno are doing a good job!

NOTE: Above intro by Nancy Kraus

Below is the new Mayor’s and Council members’ answers previously published in San Bruno Patch prior to the November 7 2017 election to questions. These Q&As are presented here for your background info as YOU and the Council move forward working to improve OUR San Bruno.

Rico E. Medina

1. Where have you served in an elected position?

Currently San Bruno City Council

Currently State Delegate for the Democratic State Conventions

Currently St. Roberts Men’s Club President

Former San Mateo Democratic Central Committee

Former Capuchino High School Student Body President

2. What have you done to prepare yourself for office?

I have and continue to attend events in our community, listen to folk’s comments and concerns.

I have attended every council special meeting, study session, regular closed session and regular council meeting. In almost 12 years I have not missed one roll call.

3. What abilities do you have that makes you qualified for this position?

Being a third generation and lifelong resident in San Bruno a former City of San Bruno Employee and Shop Stewart enables me to know and see things or issues from a broader perspective and understanding.

4. What will your priorities be if you are elected?

We need to have better response to our residents and more communication on what the city is doing to address these concerns in the community. We need to address the rising costs of water and sewer rates and the condition of our streets. The new City Council needs to sit down as a team and have a vision and goal setting session to set priorities for 2018. We need better communication, through collaboration and cooperation.

5. Describe your goals and how you will accomplish and fund them.

Streets – The cost will need another funding source if the community wants to have it brought to a level of acceptance. Either send this topic to the existing or a new sub-committee of the city council to work with staff to come up with a plan and options.

Water / Sewer Rates - This also needs to be an appointed committee to look at what the needs of the system are, the cost it will take and to examine the effectiveness and efficiency of how we do business and how we can improve to save costs.

6. Have you studied the City’s Transit Corridor Plan? Will you support it as San Bruno grows? If not, why not?

Yes I have studied the Corridor Plan. I was not able to participate as a councilmember in drafting it when it went to a vote of the people since my home is near the area that can and will change. I will work with what the voters approved and will look to make these developments appropriate for our community.

7. How would you propose to improve the residential parking concerns?
Currently I sit on a parking permit sub-committee with Councilman Marty Medina Tom Hamilton and Mark Howard of the Traffic, Safety Parking Committee. We have been discussing ideas to bring back a permit parking plan for areas in our community that may want this as an option.

8. What hourly parking meter fees would you support along San Mateo Avenue and ECR if any?

I have spoken to the San Bruno Chamber President, the CEO and some business owners on San Mateo Ave to get their views and opinions. I am willing to discuss the topic but want to include the merchants and how they would feel on this change and any concerns for their businesses.

9. Would you support the City hiring one or more additional police officers?

Yes I would. I found funding in our city budget to bring on an additional officer by allocating a funding source and reducing a Director title to a Manger title. With those savings it allowed me to offer it to the city council and by a 3-2 votes we added a new officer.

10. What additional tasks would you support for the City’s Code Enforcement Officers?

We need to clear up what we have pending and address those on-going complaints and issues that are not going away. To bring on additional tasks with no additional resources would mean the back log would not be addressed or closed.

11. What actions would you support to provide more low and very low income housing in San Bruno?

We recently adopted affordable housing fees, and will use the fees received to support new affordable housing. As new developments come online within the transit corridor area, we should aim to have a percentage of those units be affordable. As companies expand in San Bruno, it is my expectation that they partner with the city and nonprofits to provide additional affordable housing in San Bruno.

12. What kind of off street parking structure would you support and WHERE?

A parking structure in the area of San Mateo Ave would assist in the lack of parking currently.

13. What kind of a San Bruno Shuttle would you support if any?

An example of a shuttle that has proven to be a success is the one that Skyline College is using for its students / staff. If a funding source can be found and studies would show people would use it, I would consider it.

14. What steps would you support to improve the City’s water and storm water infrastructure (remembering this as an Enterprise Business and only gets their funds through user rates)?

We need to prioritize and address the critical items, such as:

Water lines with major leak history which has been tracked by staff for several years.

Capacity deficiencies need to be addressed to increase pipe size for fire flow to meet demands that are necessary to ensure the safety of our community.

Our water tanks and pump stations so they are being used at full capacity.

I did vote no on the rate increase but understand that improvements cost money. I want to make sure that we are being effective and efficient in our use of the rate payer’s money.

15. What steps would you support to address citizen’s concerns about the cost of garbage, recycling, and composting fees?

In order for the City of San Bruno to remain compliant with such Assembly Bills as AB341 (recycling) and AB1826 (organics) our hauler must offer such services as recycling and composting and our residents and commercial businesses must do their best to participate. Additionally, there are costs associated with the processing of recycling and organic material.

According to an HF&H survey conducted in 2016 - 70% of cities surrounding San Bruno are paying more for garbage/recycling/organics services. Every 3 years Recology submits their audited financials for their rates to the council sub-committee and staff to review. The committee then compares those financials to revenues being billed for services.

16. What would you support to improve the San Mateo Avenue Business District?

The police chief has suggested to increase police presence by opening a SBPD sub-office on San Mateo Ave. A farmers market was tried for a couple of years through the Chamber of Commerce with no cost to the city but the vendors did not return do to the lack of participation and purchases. I think we first need to begin to successfully implement the transit corridor plan, and the property owners will then have enough confidence to invest more of their own money in downtown business district.

17. What would you support in trying to retain the use of the Crestmoor Field for local sports?

As a former Parks and Recreation employee, I understand the importance and quality of life this brings to a community. The city has been kept on top of what the San Mateo Union High School District plans are to do with the property. I and other members of the council and staff have attended and spoken at the district’s meetings to let the Board of Trustees know our city’s position and the importance of the fields to our community. It will require us as a community to let the school board know our interests and needs for San Bruno.

18. What will you do to motive businesses and Caltrans to embrace a bicycle, scooter, and/or car-share infrastructure?

1. Have our staff work closely with Caltrans and other agencies to implement our walk bike plan adopted just last year. Make sure they are familiar with all aspects of our plan.

2. I’m interested in learning more about the car pooling apps other communities are using to reduce single occupancy trips.

3. Work closely with our large employers to adopt transportation demand management plans. Make these plans required for all new developments.

19. Have you studied the City’s Pavement Condition Index and what would you propose to upgrade our City streets?

Yes I have. It is estimated that in order to repair all streets with a PCI of 40 or less which is considered a poor street would cost 18 million dollars. With SB1 our city will receive $750,000.00 on an annual basis. This is money that the city was not getting previously and can be used to increase the amount spent on our streets.

20. How will you speed up street repair? My street has not been repaired in 20 years.

It will take more money to make the necessary repairs to increase our PCI which is currently listed at 63 – 64. We need 2 million dollars a year to maintain our current rating. It is estimated that we need to spend 6 – 10 million a year to increase the PCI to 70 – 75.

“Extra Credit Question” – What will you do to improve the enforcement of our traffic and parking and code enforcement laws?

The police department has reorganized and we now have a dedicated supervisor that oversees the traffic enforcement. We can review those enforcement laws that have high occurrences which gives extra tools to our traffic enforcement.

Laura Davis

1. Where have you served in an elected position?

My first appointed position in San Bruno was on the Citizens Crime Prevent Committee during my senior year in High School. I continued to serve in this community and was elected to the St. Robert’s Athletic Board which I served for over 15 years. I was also elected to the Capuchino Sports Boosters and have served on San Bruno’s Park and Recreation Commission for the past 12 years.

2. What have you done to prepare yourself for office?

I have been an active supporter for many local organizations. I have held numerous positions which requires me to communicate effectively, negotiate, explain and discuss issues. As a Park and Recreation Commissioner for the past 12 years I’m required to research and evaluate community issues and concerns, engage with all members of the community and be an effective leader.

3. What abilities do you have that makes you qualified for this position?

I’m honest, compassionate and I try to listen carefully to all sides, not only to hear the arguments, but especially to learn what it will take to reach consensus. I try to understand the issues and determine the best course of action. I never veer from my inner values, even when it might benefit me to do so. I have the ability to lead and inspire others. I also understand the importance to recognize criticism and to learn from them and move forward.

4. What will be your priorities be if you are elected?

As a newly elected council member I will work hard to make good decisions on the issues that are brought to council. It’s also important council has all the information and is making informative decisions. I will also work on improving communication between staff, council and the community. We need to use technology to the best of our ability and find creative ways to communicate to others not using technology.

I also want to work with the council to address and prioritize our focus. Parking in the downtown area and how to address the rising cost of Water and Sewer rates are my priorities.

5. Describe your goals and how you will accomplish and fund them.

There are a number of goals I’d like to see the council focus on that are important to the community. The Transit Corridor Development Plan is finally starting to see new development opportunities in San Bruno, which we have not seen in many years. We need to ensure development addresses the concerns of many residents in regards to parking and the impact on neighboring communities. Water and Sewer Rates, Parking in residential neighborhoods, plans for a new Recreation Center and Swimming Pool are also some of my priorities. FUNDING

6. Have you studied the City’s Transit Corridor Plan? Will you support it as San Bruno grows? If not, why not?

I attended a number of study sessions with the community prior to the City Council adopting the Transit Corridor Plan in 2013. The community was very interested in improvements and growth in the downtown area. I did support the plan as well as the citizen of San Bruno and I look forward to new development. However, we need to be sure it’s done right and collectively make the best decisions for the future of San Bruno.

7. How would you propose to improve the residential parking concerns?

There have been tremendous improvements in other cities that adopted residential permits. The strongest case can be made for permit zones for neighborhoods that are near transit lines. Without them the streets are free “park and ride”. It should not be impossible to park in your own neighborhood. It’s important we work together to get public input to understand all options and to try and reach consensus on parking congestion. Currently two members of the City Council and two members of the Traffic, Safety and Parking Committee are reviewing this issue and plan to bring it back to council. I look forward to seeing what suggestions will be offered.

8. What hourly parking meter fees would you support along San Mateo Avenue and ECR if any?

The World’s first parking meter was installed in Oklahoma City in 1935. They were installed due to the lack of insufficient parking space for a rapidly increasing number of vehicles crowding the downtown business district. Retailers loved the meters as they encouraged a quick turnover of cars and potential customers. I also understand the importance of available parking for customers as without the convenience they will shop elsewhere. If the downtown business owners recommend parking meter I feel a minimal fee of $1.00 for up to 2 hours could improve the lack of parking in the downtown area.

9. Would you support the City hiring one or more additional police officers?

This is a difficult question without truly knowing the challenges of our police department. However, our safety is my number one concern. I would support an additional officer based on the available funding and facts.

10. What additional tasks would you support for the City’s Code Enforcement Officers?

I would ensure the list of code violations that affect the livelihood of others are addressed first and foremost. Vehicles parked on our city streets to be used as a place to live is unacceptable. Travelers using our city streets as the airport free parking is unacceptable. We need to ensure parking issues are being addressed.

11. What actions would you support to provide more low and very low income housing in San Bruno?

San Bruno has an opportunity with the passing of measure N to see more housing development. This will require a percentage of low incoming housing. However, this requires residents to support new housing in their neighborhoods. Building low income housing near the transit corridor puts people near opportunities.

12. What kind of off street parking structure would you support and WHERE?

Parking concerns have been an ongoing issue for many years in San Bruno. San Mateo Avenue many years back had parallel parking, but due to the downtown redesign a number of valuable parking spaces were eliminated. This was a tremendous impact for the business on San Mateo Avenue including my father’s deli, Roma’s. As a business owner, he didn’t feel like the decision made by council took into consideration how this would affect our family business. That is something very important that I will do my best to try and understand all sides before making a decision. I support a parking structure that makes sense for the downtown business. Without available parking customers will shop elsewhere.

13. What kind of a San Bruno Shuttle would you support if any?

As new development comes into San Bruno we need to encourage participation in programs to provide residents and employees a way to get to Bart, Caltrans, and downtown area without taking their car. Several San Mateo County cities offer free shuttle programs. Commute.org is also an excellent transportation resource.

14. What steps would you support to improve the City’s water and storm water infrastructure (remembering this as an Enterprise Business and only gets their funds through user rates)?

This is a challenge as we’ve heard it time and time again that San Bruno’s water and sewer rates are way too high and the city has an aging infrastructure. With that said we can’t continue to just raise rates to support improvements. We need to find ways to cut costs. Starting with less contract work and consultants. We need to let our qualified crews do the work and fill vacant positions in a timely manner. We need to educate the community to ensure high water bills are not caused by leaks and to help ensure timely repairs.

15. What steps would you support to address citizen’s concerns about the cost of garbage, recycling, and composting fees?

As a resident of San Bruno, I am very pleased with the level of service I receive for garbage, recycling and composting services. I would encourage more citizens to help in reducing waste by recycling and composting. Landfills are filling up in the bay area which drives the cost of this service. At the same time, we need to ensure the cost for these services are comparable with other cities. Going out to bid for the best rate is not always sustainable, therefore we must constantly ensure our rates are competitive.

16. What would you support to improve the San Mateo Avenue Business District?

We need to work with staff to drastically improve the New Business Process to ensure an effective and efficient process. It’s challenging for all new business start-ups, but when you’re faced with permit delays that can take months your business cannot survive. We also need to be sure code violations are addressed to improve the ascetics of the downtown area.

17. What would you support in trying to retain the use of the Crestmoor Field for local sports?

I’ve attended several meetings with San Mateo Union High School District School board to support the soccer programs at Crestmoor. These fields are vital to their success as there is limited space in our community to replace these fields. This property is not owned by the City, but we need to continue to work with the school district to ensure continued use.

18. What will you do to motive businesses and Caltrans to embrace a bicycle, scooter, and/or car-share infrastructure?

Traffic congestion will continue to increase. We need to encourage and provide incentives for business to provide space for bicycle storage and encourage their employees to do the same. I’d also like to see the city support a pathway that continues from South San Francisco to provide a safe road to travel.

19. Have you studied the City’s Pavement Condition Index and what would you propose to upgrade our City streets?

In addition to routine inspection an ongoing maintenance program is important to prevent deterioration. Streets that require grinding has a very high cost that could be prevented if maintained. However just like you and I during difficult financial times cutback don’t allow for the needed steps. The city needs to continue to prioritize and ensure high priority streets are addressed before they become too costly to repair.

20. How will you speed up street repair? My street has not been repaired in 20 years.

San Bruno has 180 miles of streets to maintain. The cost to repair all streets far exceeds annual budgets. The city must work from a prioritized list of needed streets repair to ensure streets in poor condition are addressed.

“Extra Credit Question” – What will you do to improve the enforcement of our traffic and parking and code enforcement laws?

Be diligent and consistent. Let it be known that if a violation occurs there will be consequences and at a higher price they are paying now.

Michael Salazar

1. Where have you served in an elected position?

I served the people of San Bruno as a councilmember from 2009 to 2015. In addition, I have served San Bruno as an appointed member of the Crime Prevention Committee and as an appointed member of the Parks and Recreation Commission. I also represented the City of San Bruno as an original member of the Peninsula Clean Energy Advisory Board which is currently supplying Peninsula consumers clean and sustainable electricity at rates that are equal to or better than PG&E’s. This year I was also appointed to the County’s Measure K Oversight Committee.

While every elected official has their detractors, there are many people in the community that know and understand the benefit I brought to the City Council. If elected, I will continue to serve San Bruno with the same enthusiasm and commitment to a vision for improvement that I have demonstrated in the past.

2. What have you done to prepare yourself for office?

When I first ran for office in 2005, I made it a point to attend as many city meetings as I could to learn about the issues facing the City. I also learned about the processes, procedures and regulations involved in municipal decisions. Often what may seem very simple, is not, due to City, County and State regulations.

I applied and was accepted to serve on committees that support the Council’s decision-making process. I served on the Crime Prevention Committee initially, and volunteered to be the committee’s liaison to the Community Preparedness Committee. I am currently serving as a member of the Parks and Recreation Commission where we have engaged extensively with the public in creating two brand new parks.

As a councilmember, I continued to educate myself on the issues that came before us. Even with years of experience in the private sector, I found I didn’t have all the answers to the complicated issues we face as a city. Holding office is a continuous learning experience and even today, I continue to study our problems hoping to find better solutions.

3. What abilities do you have that makes you qualified for this position?

I would like to include in this question, “what qualities do I have that qualify me for this position”. I believe that the most important quality any person can bring to an elected office is the desire to serve his neighbors. In this context, neighbor means every resident in San Bruno. I have that desire.

Many of my endorsers have spoken about my integrity. I also have empathy for people in need, respect for everyone’s opinions, open-mindedness about new ideas and different approaches to problem solving, and I have the ability to bring people together for the greater good of the community.

On a more practical level, I have experience as an engineer, a project manager, and staff manager in many different industries including Biotechnology, Information Technology, Banking and Government. I also have extensive experience with volunteer organizations including committees I served on at my church, the San Bruno Park School District, Capuchino PTO and Alumni Association, and Operation Clean Sweep (where I have picked up litter, painted and helped beautify the City every year for the past 14 years)

4. What will your priorities be if you are elected?

I will ensure that communication is improved across the board so that residents, staff and elected officials have complete and timely access to the information they need to contribute to the Council’s decision making and to understand the rationale for decisions the Council makes. While there has been some improvement over the years, the City continues to struggle with getting important information to the public. These delays and lack of detail cause the public to lose trust and confidence in their government. The Council has approved funding for a skilled communications person to assist the City in keeping the public informed on a regular basis. I will pursue that action.

I will ensure that we continue to move forward with the massive and much needed infrastructure improvements the City has started. It took a lot of planning to begin these efforts and I want to see an efficient and sustainable plan in place. I believe that to be sustainable, the plan will have to include provisions for keeping our utilities affordable to ALL residents.

5. Describe your goals and how you will accomplish and fund them.

I hope to revisit the City’s sewer lateral program which we ended in 2015. At the time, I proposed bringing back an updated program with a proper funding source. I would want to see information on how many residents are enrolled in the warranty program and how many units are currently failing and resulting in overflows. I believe a revised program could be funded from existing ratepayer charges.

I want to see San Bruno Cable continue its expansion of modern high speed internet to the homes of every resident. We are starting to see competition from AT&T and we have to get aggressive with our plans. Possible funding sources would be additional debt financing, which has proven unpopular with some residents, or a further reduction in the Cable Enterprise’s contribution to the general fund. In the second scenario the general fund would have to be supplemented in another way.

6. Have you studied the City’s Transit Corridor Plan? Will you support it as San Bruno grows? If not, why not?

The TCP was developed with input from the community and urban planning professionals and should continue to be our blueprint for the City’s development efforts. Having said that, any plan of this magnitude requires constant review to make sure the assumptions remain valid. Because San Bruno does not have any open areas, all new development will be infill and will have an impact on surrounding neighborhoods. The careful consideration of these impacts is critical to the success of the TCP and any other new developments.

7. How would you propose to improve the residential parking concerns?

The City’s parking problem is not a new one but it does appear to be getting worse. Unfortunately, suburbs have created an environment where cars are a necessary part of our lives. Looking at longer term solutions, we have to design communities that allow more people to use public transit, telecommute or work in the areas they live. I have heard people discussing a residential parking permit program but I am not convinced that it is the best solution for San Bruno. Ultimately, residents can decide if it is appropriate for their neighborhood, but we have to consider the impacts which include a cost to residents for the management and enforcement of the program. I will support the work of the current parking subcommittee to sort out the issues and brainstorm solutions as well as listen to the needs of the residents.

8. What hourly parking meter fees would you support along San Mateo Avenue and ECR if any?

Currently, our commercial corridor is fragile and imposing parking fees could hurt it more than benefit it. It may be difficult to find a balance where the charge is low enough to not chase away customers and still provide enough revenue to support itself. We are trying to attract business to downtown and must address this thoughtfully if the fees could be a deterrent.

9. Would you support the City hiring one or more additional police officers?

If we could find the resources to pay for more officers, I would fully support it. We have reduced the numbers in the department over the years and it would be great to help our officers improve their work life balance.

10. What additional tasks would you support for the City’s Code Enforcement Officers?

I would rely on our Chief of Police to determine what duties might be reassigned. Our police officers go through extensive training to perform their jobs. I would not assume to know what tasks may put the CSO’s in situations they are not prepared to handle. Changes would also have to be negotiated so they do not violate the terms of the agreements with the Union.

11. What actions would you support to provide more low and very low income housing in San Bruno?

Offering incentives to builders is one tool that could work toward providing more affordable units but some of the concessions offered in the past could lead to other problems. Each project would have to be examined individually.

12. What kind of off street parking structure would you support and WHERE

Downtown would be the logical place for a large structure. It could serve Cal-Train as well as the downtown businesses. At this point it is hard to speculate how the structure would look since we still don’t have information yet on how a renovated downtown might impact parking demand.

13. What kind of a San Bruno Shuttle would you support if any?

A city owned shuttle would be expensive to operate and falls outside of the services generally managed by a City. The city does operate one shuttle for the Senior Center, but that is a special and limited case. I have discussed bus routes in San Bruno with SamTrans in the past and they felt that there was not enough demand to justify more routes. The proposed development of the Bayhill Business Park may bring a renewed discussion on this topic. I would be supportive of a shuttle that provided an economic benefit while not burdening our residents with additional expenses.

14. What steps would you support to improve the City’s water and storm water infrastructure (remembering this as an Enterprise Business and only gets their funds through user rates)?

The City needs to continue the improvement program that was implemented a few years back. Not only does the City need to catch up on deferred maintenance, we need a program that will continue to update the system on a regular basis. As construction costs and materials continue to get more expensive, the task of funding the projects will become more difficult. I have opposed aggressive rate increases in the past but without other sources of revenue, it may be difficult to continue the work. This is not an easy problem to solve. I would propose developing regional partnerships that might provide cost savings, similar to the waste water treatment agreement with South San Francisco. More of the work could be financed by issuing bonds but that only delays the inevitable.

15. What steps would you support to address citizen’s concerns about the cost of garbage, recycling, and composting fees?

Garbage fees continue to rise and as we fill our dumping sites, we have to go farther and farther out. Even when we attempt to minimize the amount of trash we produce as individuals the prices continue to rise. While I was on the Council, I supported renegotiating the terms of the City’s contract and we consulted with a rate expert. Ultimately, we determined that the contract was in line with industry standards. Going forward we have to make sure we continue to monitor the use and work with the company providing services to keep costs down.

16. What would you support to improve the San Mateo Avenue Business District?

In the short term, we have to help promote the businesses that are there. If we don’t support them ourselves we can’t expect them to thrive. We have to work with the Chamber of Commerce to highlight new businesses and support their marketing efforts. In the long term, new businesses will come to our downtown. Plans are already in place to accommodate modern higher density structures. Our focus then will be on controlling any negative impacts and attracting the businesses that fit into our community’s standards. The design of the new Bayhill expansion should keep in mind ways to connect the development with downtown San Mateo. This could create incentives for existing business owners to afford improvements to their storefronts and attract new businesses.

17. What would you support in trying to retain the use of the Crestmoor Field for local sports?

The Crestmoor fields are an institution in San Bruno. Even our residents who are older and no longer have children, agree that these fields are the fabric of our community in being responsive to youth and their affection for sports. The High School district has expressed interest in preserving the playing fields and I support their decision. Any other developments proposed for the area would have to be designed in a way that support the use of the fields.

18. What will you do to motivate businesses and Caltrans to embrace a bicycle, scooter, and/or car-share infrastructure?

El Camino Real is the main artery through the Peninsula and falls under the responsibility of Caltrans. Because of the volume of traffic and the speed this road is very dangerous for cyclists and pedestrians. While I support building-in cyclist friendly lanes and pedestrian safety measures it may take some time for these things to be realized. Businesses should be encouraged to support and sponsor spaces for bicycle storage. Some new bike sharing companies are starting to show up in San Bruno and should be encouraged to expand.

19. Have you studied the City’s Pavement Condition Index and what would you propose to upgrade our City streets?

I have studied the PCI and during my time on Council supported the increased spending to improve the City’s overall index. The City has been successful in obtaining grants for repairs on the main roads, but the funding for the neighbor streets is still inadequate. Some possible factors that could help, include using more durable materials, limiting heavy truck traffic, and reducing costs by developing in house expertise in the repair and replacement of street surfaces.

20. How will you speed up street repair? My street has not been repaired in 20 years.

My street is also in need of repairs, but I know other streets in the city need even more attention. During my time on Council I was able to advocate for certain streets that were in the worst condition. During that time, we also emphasized the need to coordinate the resurfacing of streets with the sewer and water upgrades to minimize costs. Without additional funding, it will be difficult to catch up on the repairs and we will have to continue re-evaluating and prioritizing streets each year.

“Extra Credit Question” – What will you do to improve the enforcement of our traffic and parking and code enforcement laws?

We need to do a better job of tracking reoccurring issues and identifying problem areas. If we can target those areas for periodic inspection and outreach we may be able to eliminate the root causes. With the City having implemented a new app for reporting issues, we should have access to that information. After evaluating the results, we can determine if a combination of additional staffing or increased fines are appropriate.

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