York Dispatch candidate question #4 4Q. York Citys downtown business district is, by most accounts, in the midst of a significant revitalization. However, many other sections of the city are in dire need of help. Do you think the city is doing enough to address its economic-development needs? What can residents -- most of whom live outside of the downtown district -- expect from their next mayor in terms of improving their neighborhoods? 4A. No. There is no significant revitalization. No. The current administration is failing us. We have friends and family of the administration being funneled mass amounts of grant monies to construct capital projects that do not fit Yorks needs and have brought no real new business to our city much less jobs and commerce for city residents. Residents can expect impartiality. Ill work to alleviate the heavy hand of government for all. If tax breaks and preferential treatment can help some it can surely help all. In the short run we have to curb our debt spending. In the long run an emphasis on growing the tax base, via creating a more welcoming climate for all that wish to pursue business in the city, will allow for improved infrastructure and a reduced dependency on home owners and renters alike. My administration will not rob the residential to support the downtown privileged. Find all my questions and answers plus platform at: abetteryork/?pk_campaign=fb-dm&pk_kwd=dm-fb-web
Posted on: Sat, 02 Nov 2013 14:17:18 +0000