As Democrats we take to heart the idea that “all politics is local.” Redding is a special place because Democrats have led the way to preserve our wonderful small town character. Excellent schools, protected open space, and cultural and recreational opportunties are the legacy of our leadership and our promise for the future.

Our Record:

• For decades, Redding Democrats have fought for and won bi-partisan support for enlightened land use policies that have kept our Town a green oasis in a rapidly growing region.
• We have worked to control growth and make Redding an exceptional place to live, work, and raise a family.
• We have been leaders in the preservation of open space.
• We are unwavering in our support of public education as our number one investment. Democratic school board members have supported small classes with individualized instruction and innovative programming, such as enrichment, technology enhancements, and foreign language study, while at the same time demanding fiscal prudence.
• Under Democratic leadership, we established the Extended Day program and programs and public transportation for seniors.
• Democrats initiated tax relief for the elderly and the “In-House Apartment” ordinance to create flexible housing for seniors.
• We built and renovated playing fields and added Park and Recreation offerings.

The record of Redding Democrats demonstrates that we will fight for the things we love about Redding. Here is what we pledge to you for the Redding of the future:

We care about Redding homeowners and their families.We will

• Work to get the most value out of our tax dollar.
• Protect home investment with strong land-use laws and enforcement of those laws.

We care about keeping Redding a great place to live and learn. We will

• Keep Redding a leader in educational achievements.
• Provide high-quality education through the continued use of public funds for public education.
• Advocate long-term strategic planning and continue to search for innovative solutions to keep our educational systems cost effective.
• Support funding for the Mark Twain Library as a principal cultural and social center of our town.
• Improve recreational and athletic facilities to accommodate expanded usage and programs for all age groups.
• Continue acquisition of open space, which controls growth and helps keep taxes down while preserving the landscape and providing recreational opportunities.
• Encourage the efforts of our Town government to use environmentally friendly products and energy conservation measures in its operations.
• Help Redding homeowners appreciate the value of alternative energy sources.
• Protect historic properties in town using voluntary methods, such as historical preservation and conservation easements.
• Support appropriate types of special-purpose housing that preserve our rural small town atmosphere and character, consistent with our land use regulations.
• Endorse a Town Plan that will serve as a blueprint for our community values of conservation and enlightened land use practices for the next ten years.

We care about our seniors. We will

• Fight to keep the senior tax benefit.
• Continue to support efforts to enable seniors to stay in their own homes.

We care about Georgetown redevelopment. We will

• Encourage redevelopment that brings good things to Georgetown, while retaining its friendly and convenient village atmosphere.
• Support historic preservation and adaptive re-use of existing structures as the key components of redevelopment throughout Georgetown.
• Support streetscape improvements and a pedestrian-friendly environment for the businesses of Main Street and Mill Road.

We care about our local government. We will

• Champion long-term fiscal planning and the most efficient use of our tax dollar.
• Choose the best, the brightest and the most qualified to serve our Town.
• Demand integrity, fairness, and courtesy on town boards and commissions.

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