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Employment &
Economic Development – strengthen our standard of living by
focusing on retaining existing businesses and aggressively
recruiting new industry by creating a business-friendly
environment.
o Enterprise Zones
o Stable Tax Rates
o Decrease Fees
o Study County/City Partnerships
Public Safety – focus on the prevention of crime throughout
the City and provide our Police and Fire Departments with the
tools necessary to do their jobs.
o Police Review Board
o Utilize forfeiture funds to equip our Police Force computer
upgrades
o Make sure that our computer systems are interfaced with other
jurisdictions
Prepare for the Future – insure adequate infrastructure to
enable the City to support future growth without infringing on
the quality of life of our existing residents.
o Research Solid waste alternatives
o Increase Sewer Capacity
o Urban Loop
o Regional Cooperation
Governing with Integrity – create open access to government
by establishing user-friendly guidelines for providing public
information upon request.
o Develop and Institute a user-friendly Open Records Policy
o Define “Personnel Exclusion”
o Review Charlotte’s records accessibility
o Strive to have a model program
Other:
Streamline Zoning Procedures
Investigate a fees structure for City supported services used by
non-City residents
Investigate City/County Partnerships
Disallow 2/3 Bonds |