7/28/10 Commission Candidate Debate

1. Where would you like to see your community in 10 years, how do you see it happening, and what part will you play?
2. What adjustments would you make to the City's budget to deal with our current economic crisis and to assure that all City services remain at an acceptable level?
3. What would you do to help existing businesses thrive in North Port?  What would you do to help bring new businesses to North Port?
4. Do you think a town center/downtown is a priority?  How would you envision this town center/downtown?
5. How important do you believe it is to act regionally and how often would you be willing to travel outside of the City limit to promote North Port's interests?
6. If you could wave a wand and change one thing about North Port, what would you change and why?
7. Yes or No - Do you support the bond referendum for $40,000,000 to repave 350 miles and improve drainage city-wide?
8. Yes or No - Do you support the Bond referendum for $20,000,000 for a water park?
9. Yes or No - Do you support Florida State Constitutional Amendment 4 - requiring a voter referendum prior to any changes made to a local government's comprehensive land use plan?

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