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Gina For Mayor - Campaign Pledge

Gina Cunningham-Picek is running for Mayor of Woodridge. Here is her Pledge to the Woodridge Community.

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My Mayoral Pledge 2013

Gina for Mayor!

  • I am running for Mayor and pledge to Continue the "Excellence in Governance"

Woodridge has an excellent reputation as a Village that is operated in a professional business-like, non-political manner.

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Included in my pledge of Excellence in Governance is:

Continue the Strategic Management Planning Process

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Continue Conservative Financial Budget Process

Continue/Build upon our Intergovernmental Cooperation to save Tax Dollars and to better serve our community / changing community. (Senior Housing…)

Continue with a Decision Making Process that encourages/expands Board deliberations and ensure we continue decision making with respect and always with our residents and community as our priority!

I know Working Together Works and pledge to work diligently with our Residents, all Elected Officials and Businesses to build upon this excellence in governance.

 

 

  • I pledge to apply and adhere in all decision making to our Village Mission Statement:

    • "To achieve a High Quality of Life by providing superior services in a fiscally responsible manner"

    • I pledge to implement the Goals that have been identified as a result of our Annual

    Community Survey, Community Forums, Town Hall Meeting and Trustee Goal Setting Meetings

    (all are reflective of our citizens and their input):

     

    Maintain a Safe Community

    Assist our Business Community

    (establish a Business Development Commission)

     

    Reduce the Residential Tax Burden 

     

    Provide Government Accountability and Transparency 

     

    Foster Excellence in Intergovernmental Relationships/Communication

     

  • I pledge to continue and improve Community Communications through:

    • Expand Community Forums and Coffees

    Focus Groups

    Town Hall Meetings and Neighborhood Forums

    Continue our Community Feedback/Surveys

    We will consistently look for new opportunities to enhance communication and our connection with our residents and businesses!

    (continue Town Hall Meetings including Multi-family and start Neighborhood Coffees (meet in local businesses, homes, multi-family…) to meet with our businesses and residents throughout the Village and work with the help of my fellow elected officials to expand such committees as the Diversity Committee, Senior and Youth Initiatives.- to provide greater opportunity for residents and businesses to come together and provide their input

    This is my pledge to you, Woodridge! Woodridge is my hometown and I am inspired and pledge to lead our community forward in excellence in governance in all areas. We all have a stake in our future and I know Woodridge has an exciting future!

    Thank you and I ask for your help Woodridge! Join me in helping to build on the excellence and together we will make all the difference! I need your help and vote on April 9, 2013.

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