Elect
Russell Holmes
for
St. Cloud City Council Seat 3
"Focusing On St. Cloud"
Russell Holmes is running for St. Cloud City Council - Seat 3 which is being vacated by Council Member Jay Polachek.
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Russell Holmes for St. Cloud City Council Seat 3
Election Information.
Focusing on:
Job Growth
In these tough economic times, we need to ensure that individuals in our community are working. We have very talented, intelligent people in our area that could help provide the ideas for developing a system that would show which businesses have current job openings. I would like to provide a means of allowing these individuals and groups to relay their ideas to the City Council. If we, the City Council, work together with the Community, we could improve the job outlook for the residents of this vicinity. Communication is key to ensure that citizens know what is available to them.
Energy Efficiency ~ Go Green
I am looking into ways of making our City more energy efficient while having less impact on our environment. Technology is expanding by leaps and bounds. While fluorescent lighting is much more energy efficient than incandescent lighting, fluorescent lighting contains mercury which is not good for the environment. LED lighting is becoming much more affordable and would reduce energy costs while have much less impact on the environment.
Support Our Local Businesses
Local Businesses provide jobs to our community. We need to support our local businesses. Not only should the City Government try to provide opportunity for the local businesses, I believe that local residents should also shop locally when possible. We should also ensure a proper bid process and the ability of the businesses to perform the task at hand. Keeping local businesses working benefits all in the community.
Communication - Support St. Cloud Residents and Employees
As a former employee of the City of St. Cloud, I know how much hard work is put forward by the current employees. Communicating is key to ensuring efficient operation of each department and will also provide the best possible service to the citizens of St. Cloud. I would like to see a function on the City Web Site for individuals to sign up for current news via email. Citizens could subscribe and receive emails for newsletters, important information, alerts, and emergency notifications.
Campaign Promises
I will not make empty promises as that benefits no one. That being said, if elected, I will promise:
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to serve the residents, community, and city with honesty, integrity, and respect.
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to do what I can to ensure St. Cloud moves in a positive direction.
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to listen to everyone in this great community.
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to make educated decisions.
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to view the City of St. Cloud as a whole - all parts must work together (residents, businesses, city employees, and the council)
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to look out for the interests of our community.
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to find ways to improve communications.
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to find ways for the City of St. Cloud to save money by becoming more energy efficient.
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