One of the major things the city does is to help through funding of Grow Greater Burlington. I would put Dennis Hinkle (vice president of economic development for the chamber) up against any economic developer in the state... He's done a great job, an outstanding job and that's the major way that the city takes on that role. He's full?time. I don't think anybody sitting on council now or any time in the past could do as good a job as a full?time economic development focus person.
Chris King
Religion is a personal choice that our founding fathers recognized. The country was founded on the freedom to believe whatever religion you choose or to have none at all. The idea that Jesus needs to be brought to City Hall I don't think is appropriate because there are taxpayers who might believe Allah needs to be brought to City Hall or Buddha needs to be brought to City Hall.
choice idea religion city jesus fathers personal buddha choose allah country freedom
Who think Satan needs to be at City Hall.
city satan
I wouldn't have been in favor of moving ahead with litigation if I had not thought it was necessary. Is it unfortunate? Yes. It's very unfortunate, but when you have a room packed full of people asking what we're going to do about their jobs and the corporation worked for that lied to the heads of the state of Iowa.. Then you have a situation in question that could keep those jobs here, you ask a judge to figure who's right and who's wrong.
people jobs thought wrong moving judge question favor state situation
If those jobs were back in the city of Burlington, I would no longer be in favor of supporting the lawsuit.
city jobs favor
Now, I think about getting an education, getting a job and going to work
work education job
Do perfect by everyone, but I think with me they (public) will get a candidate who believes in the community and who has worked the past four years to do the best I can to make the community better.
community past perfect public
Would I send Chris King to Des Moines or Washington, D.C., and feel secure in his ability to represent me (and his) ability to convey the information and the needs of this community and the ability to interact socially and professionally with our state and federal leaders?
community information ability feel king leaders state washington
I got some work to do,.. I've got signs ready to go and I'll be talking to people.
people work talking signs ready
time city past good focus person president development grow things job vice state great greater
We didn't mail notices just to businesses inside the city limits because there are others that may be affected by the tax if they currently lease in the city or possibly will in the future
city future limits inside tax mail
You must log in to post a comment.
There are no comments yet.