| San Luis Obispo County, CA | November 4, 2014 Election |
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Why I Want to Be Your City Council RepresentativeBy Joe CostelloCandidate for Councilmember; City of Arroyo Grande |
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Why I want your vote.In my 12 years on the council, I have listened to what the public thinks about where the City of Arroyo Grande should be heading. I have applied the general plan and development code judiciously to ensure that the projects before me were consistent with them. I have served as the City's representative on the Air Pollution Control Board (APCD) working to maintain our air quality. I have also represented the City on the Zone 3 Water Advisory Board working to preserve our Lopez Lake water. I will work to obtain a permanent adequate long term water source for the city. I have been involved in the formation of the Five Cities Fire Authority, which has improved fire protection in Arroyo Grande while saving over $400,000 annually. However, we must secure a long term funding source to replace equipment, improve dispatch services, and provide a full time professional staff. I am committed to doing this. Professionally, I have managed a department with over 40 employees, administered a complex multi-million dollar budget, and written and implemented policies that have made a positive difference. I have worked in Emergency Management for 25 years training cities, counties, special districts and the private sector how to manage disasters. I have heard what the public had to say and think that I have a good vision of what the citizens want for the city of Arroyo Grande. I will continue to champion preservation of our Agricultural Lands, to keep the Village as an important part of the city, and want to ensure wise use of our limited resources. I pledge that I will do everything in my power to preserve our agricultural resources and the right to farm. I will support and help the Village to flourish as the jewel of Arroyo Grande, and I will absolutely evaluate every proposal based on its merits and ability to remain within the resource constraints we face. I will work to develop affordable housing. I will do my best to make Arroyo Grande a better place and uphold the trust you place in me. Please vote for me on Nov. 4. |
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