I feel the city has committed itself to the high priority of continued overlaying of streets to the extent that resources will permit. This is evident by the prioritizing program used to select the streets for overlaying independent of the political process. The sums expended during the last four years speak to the success of this commitment. I would not be in favor a setting a minimum budget amount for street paving. I feel the annual amount for street paving should be a part of the budget process.
Annexation is almost certain to be an issue facing the next council and mayor.
I do favor the expansion of the city's boundaries. It is essential that the city has room to grow. Our city is no different from any other entity, in that we are either moving forward or we are sliding backward. We must not sit still. Annexation should occur reasonably by area and frequency in order to fully provide city services on a timely basis.