The present council operated an informal committee system in dealing with certain issues. Some members felt that left them out of the decision loop. Each new committee should be made up of different council members, giving each council member an opportunity to serve on a committee. These committees should meet in open forum, not behind closed doors. I would like to see a specific amount set aside strictly for street paving in each year's budget.
Annexation is almost certain to be an issue facing the next council and mayor.
I do not favor the expansion of the city's boundaries at this time. The city's budget could not possibly cover the expenses incurred from services needed in a newly annexed area without property taxes needing to be raised. I personally think property taxes inside the city are too high and this is the main reason why I could not support annexation at this time. The issue will likely come up again in the next four years. I voted against Sunday alcohol sales in the past.