Dear Friend, 

It's with great excitement and energy to let you know that I have been elected to the Dubuque City Council as a Council Member At-Large.  It is truly an honor and a privilege to serve.  THANK YOU to all who voted!

With the myriad of issues that come before the Dubuque City Council and the diverse opinions within our community, it's not always obvious what is the right thing to do.  I pledge to try to find creative solutions that will benefit the community to the fullest extent.  In the face of complex and sometimes controversial issues, I'll rely on these guiding principles:

     * Consider all sides of an issue.  

We must take the time to listen to one another.  I will do my best to represent everyone, especially those who have the hardest time being heard in the halls of government: the children, the poor, the elderly.

     * Keep Dubuque moving forward.  

We need to continue to emphasize the community qualities that have led to Dubuque being named one of ten communities in the nation to earn the 2007 All-America City award.  The National Civic League criteria include: "a collaborative effort with active citizen involvement, effective and efficient government performance, maximized local philanthropic and volunteer resources, a strong capacity for cooperation and consensus building, community vision and pride, inter-group relations, community information sharing, and intercommunity cooperation."

     * Plan for the long-term.  

Whether it's transportation, workforce development, or the health of our environment, I will support policies that benefit the community over the long-term.

I want to thank those who have encouraged and supported me throughout the campaign.  And thank you for visiting our website.  I am confident that, together, we can keep Dubuque moving forward!

Sincerely,

David Resnick

375 Alpine St.