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Monterey County, CA November 5, 2002 Election
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Letter to the residents of Monterey

By Jeff Haferman

Candidate for Councilmember; City of Monterey

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Dear Friend,

  • Does it seem to you that traffic and parking in Monterey just keep getting worse?

  • Have you wondered what we can do to help our local businesses in this tough economy?

  • Have you ever felt that City zoning and water rules are not always applied fairly?

  • Do you think it is fair that our police and firefighters can't negotiate for wages and benefits - with the opportunity for independent arbitration?

  • Did you know that a proposal for a $16 million `Public Service Center' is moving ahead - taking funds from needed projects such as helping our schools and maintaining infrastructure?

Well, I too am concerned about the direction in which our City seems to be drifting. As a member of the Old Town Neighborhood Association (Vice-President 1998-2002), I led efforts to draft the Old Town Neighborhood Area Plan and the OTN Survey - experiences that made me keenly aware of residents' concerns. And now, with friends' encouragement, I am running for election to our City Council so that I can make a difference.

What will I do differently if you choose me to represent you? To start, I will ask for your ideas and suggestions. And I will do my very best to

  • Protect our community atmosphere - and Monterey's special character

  • Get traffic moving again - and out of our neighborhoods

  • Support better working conditions and compensation for our City employees

  • Rethink the `Public Service Center'. We need to take a fresh look at City priorities and invest our resources more wisely in this challenging economy

  • Promote local business & arts communities & restore the historic State Theater

I am asking that you give me an opportunity to work hard to keep Monterey a wonderful place to raise a family, build a business & enjoy our stunning natural beauty & historic treasures. If elected, I promise to limit myself to two terms in office.

Sincerely,

Jeff Haferman

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