Our city government should provide for the basic health, safety, and welfare of our citizens in a fiscally responsible
manner: safe water, superior police and fire protection, parks, library, etc. I will work to continue Dubuque’s excellent
track record in these areas. In addition, I would like to build on our past successes with an added TWIST:
*Transportation – Arterials
Regional airport
Transit system
We must continue to work towards the building of the Southwest Arterial, look for NW Arterial solutions, promote the
expansion of the Dubuque Regional Airport, and improve our under-utilized transit system.
*Workforce Development – Attraction
Retention
Training
Economic development is critical for the vitality of our community. We must continue our public/private partnerships
(GDDC, DACC) to help provide new and existing business opportunities to grow and expand.
*Investment – Aimed
Robust
Time and talent
Our financial resources are not infinite and therefore we must carefully manage our assets to accomplish our top priorities.
But we must encourage the investment of more than money. Even more valuable to the community is our citizens investment of
their time and talent for the benefit of all.
*Sustainability– Air and water quality
Reclaim our resources
Teamwork
I endorse the goal of a becoming a “sustainable city” – where clean air/water and protection/conservation
of natural resources are civic priorities. We will achieve this with continued public/private collaboration. As an example,
an important upgrade to our wastewater treatment is being studied. I fully support long-overdue improvements to its efficiency
and capacity. And PLEASE - let's have no more raw sewage dumped into Catfish Creek!
*Tourism – Arts and culture
Recreational choices
Trails - riding, walking, urban, historical, etc.
Being a welcoming community to visitors also benefits the citizens of Dubuque with a pristine, friendly city and great
arts/cultural choices. Also, the economic impact of a vibrant tourist industry is vital to the whole area.
Taken as a group, the TWIST issues on which I have focused will make Dubuque more inviting to young professionals and
industrious men and women who are looking for a nurturing place to raise their families. With diverse employment opportunities,
more cultural and entertainment choices, and a safe, clean environment we will attract a new generation of “hard-working,
hard-headed, big-hearted” Dubuquers.
