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CITY OF MEXICO BEACH, WARD AA (MEXAA)
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Kathy S. Kingsland Candidate For:
MEXICO BEACH MAYOR
Nonpartisan
Elected
P.O. Box 13944
Mexico Beach, Fl 32410
Email: KSKingsland@aol.com
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| Comments : | I have and I will continue to adamantly support citizen participation in their government; fiscal responsibility and accountability; growth management through intelligent and thoughtful planning and improving the quality of life in Mexico Beach.
In a short 22 months, under my mayorship, we have accomplished:
1. Turning a deficit General Fund Balance into a positive;
2. Lowered the millage rate twice - from 4.91 to 4.85 in FY 2001 and from 4.85 to 4.60 in 2002;
3. 1st reading of an ordinance to allow an additional $25,000 Homestead Exemption to qualifying citizens 65 years and older;
4. Citizens comments were moved to the front of the regular council meetings;
5. All items scheduled for vote are opened to public hearing/citizen comments prior to voting;
6. Quarterly newsletter to keep citizens and property owners updated on current issues;
7. City web site is currently under construction;
8. Citizens Advisory Task Force as another forum for the citizens to address their concerns;
9. Vision Plan is in the final stages of completion;
10. Addressing the outdated issues in the City's Land Development Regulations and Comprehensive Plan;
11. Tom Sawyer's Project to beautify our parks through private donations and volunteer labor;
12. City wide paving project;
13. Upgrading Mexico Beach Business Center to address safety issues, parking, drainage and appearance;
14. Coordinating with Bay County to clean out ditches;
15. Addressing storm water drainage with a large scale project to clean and maintain our canal system;
16. Pier Park Project that includes bathroom facilities, improved parking and extension of the pier.
17. Allocating 50% of utility taxes for future pier improvements and extensions;
18. With few exceptions, the canal has remained opened during my term;
19. Installed 15 dune walkovers;
20. Diligently cleaned and maintained the beach and
21. Planted more sea oats to protect the dunes.
I would appreciate an opportunity to speak with you about your concerns, ideas and desires regarding your city. However, I respect your privacy and I do not feel comfortable telephoning you or visiting you if I have not been invited. If you would like to speak with me, please call me at 648-4057 so that we may schedule a convenient time to meet.
I encourage you to attend AARP's "Meet the Candidates" on Friday, October 18 at 1:00 CST at the Civic Center. Also, my campaign will hold a function on Sunday, October 27th from 2:00 - 4:00 CST at the Civic Center where I will speak to my platform and take questions from the audience.
Regardless of how you vote, I encourage you to remember your civic duty and vote on November 5, 2002. |
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