09/11/2013
Thanks for your vote November 5th. Keeping a positive balance of power on the Council is key to sustaining the momentum we have in Lewiston.
The 8-year Council record:
Building of the first phase of the Lewiston Library--another floor to go.
Purchase of the Bell Building to consolidate services for economic development.
Successful Urban Renewal projects
A functional and safe roundabout
Maintaining a climate for construction vitality--recently a record growth in the city.
Establishment of the Airport Authority
Enhancement of the transit system
Good labor contracts in tough times
Development in Nez Perce Plaza
Revitalization of the downtown area
Public art and building renaissance downtown
Maintaining roads in spite of getting our hands tied by the initiative
Development of historical pride—from the Sesquicentennial commemoration to the Territorial Capitol
Working to preserve Normal Hill while allowing development of the college and the hospital
Positive contract with Asotin County for the delivery of emergency services
Single stream recycling
Purchase of the transfer station
Establishment of the Senior Nutrition Program
Doing our best to awaken a sense of historical pride throughout the city
Mt. Dew Skateboard Park
Continued work on the infrastructure and recreational areas of Community Park
Development of a long-term transportation plan through 2040
Wise use of CDBG monies to remove blight, support the purchase of the Family Promise van, to help build the Salvation Army homeless facilities and to improve low income housing.
Recovering from the Solid Waste Plant explosion
Monthly bills for city services
Taxes far lower than they were five years ago
Projects that need our attention:
Relocation of EKO
Completion of the second floor of the library
Development of the airport south side
Cemetery funding and development plan
Development of Community Park
Assuring a permanent home for the Territorial Capitol
Attacking the maintenance and improvement more than 200 miles of roads
Finding a way to finance our required compliance with federal stormwater regulations
Solid plans for the waste water plant
Constant work on our aging infrastructure
Anti-discrimination ordinances
Working to reduce the presence of drugs in our community
Continued work to reduce intersection and bridge congestion
Untangling the issues in the Area of City Impact
Maintaining the best possible EMS, police and fire professionals in northern Idaho
Doing everything we can to protect the downtown waterfront possibilities
Continued work toward efficient regional ambulance services
A planned effort to develop future leaders
