1. How would you prepare Opelika for future growth and economic development?
The way to prepare Opelika for future growth and economic development is to have an effective ongoing planning process. Opelika has a comprehensive plan that is reviewed every five years and the next review is in 2009. This plan addresses critical issues such as land use, road systems, water, sewer and physical facilities. The residents survey included in our current comprehensive plan was done in 1993. It is time we updated it and set out a plan to gather citizens input on a regular basis to include an evaluation of our performance in delivering city services. We have a strategic plan which was adopted by the council in 1998 and addressed five critical areas. It is also time to update this plan. Through these plans, we need to maintain a five year capital projects plan which will prioritize our capital needs and communicate to developers and citizens our intentions.
2.What do you consider to be the greatest asset you have to offer the city in your role as mayor?
The greatest asset I have to offer the city in my role as Mayor is integrity. My thirty two years in the banking industry prepared me with business experience. During those years I also served my community in many civic and governmental endeavors which prepared me with knowledge of community affairs. Those are important but the most critical requirement of a public servant is the moral values that he or she brings to the job. The office of Mayor is an office of public trust. Character, integrity and a faith in God are essential to maintaining the right course and treating citizens from all walks of life with the same level of respect. My moral values and faith were instilled in me by my parents at an early age and I have carried them with me throughout my life. I will serve the citizens of Opelika with integrity.
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