William Matt
It is my pledge to always seek justice on behalf of the City of Lansing. As your neighbor, I will work diligently to find responsible solutions to our challenges, and lead with a vision guided by a hope of an ever-better city.
Sunday, August 5, 2007
Accomplishments
While most of the press locally on the election has been on campaigns, I'd like to point out what I have actually accomplished in just three months in office.
1. I have made an connection (NAN's LINK) between Nationally renowned MSU Professor Dr. Tom Muth and the Churchill Downs Neighborhood Association. (LINK) Check out Churchill's sweet looking site. Great job Kathy, Yolanda, and the rest of the association!
2. I have introduced the the Boy's & Girls Club Director with another MSU Instructor who wants to mobilize 30 young, professional engineers to volunteer teaching science, career placement, and tutoring to the kids at the center. This will be hundeds of hours per year!
3. I have brought together a group of 3rd Ward Neighborhood Association Executives to meet to discuss common issues and common solutions.
4. I have met with the Executives of and participated in a number of Association meetings, picnics, and Neighborhood Watch meetings, both listening and sharing ideas for solutions. These include Churchill, Colonial Village, Coachlight, Pinebrook, Lewton-Rich, Averill, Lansing Eaton, Woodmere, and Riverview.
5. I have started a positive branding campaign for the 3rd Ward, to enhance the image and highlight our positives, including the 4th of July Parade. (LINK)
6. I have started this website with not only services for residents, but a regularly updated column on timely issues for you to read and respond to. I'm making accessibility for you to City Hall easier and more transparent. I have been up front and honest on where I stand on many important issues (LINK) that affect you most.
These are simply the start of things I've done as your council representative. While consistently supporting residents, from CSO victims to Homeowners fixing their houses up, I have voted with a broad perspective with you always in mind. I have also helped many residents with concerns and problems navigating the city services.
Sure, I have campaigned some in the traditional sense, with flyers and yard signs, but actually meeting residents door to door has been the most valuable experience. It hasn't been uncommon to be invited in for a little sit down chat and pumped for information and given an earful at the same time.
I think that if you ask any city Department Heads, they would tell you that I ask the tough questions, but treat issues fairly. I think we all respect each other and will be accomplishing great things in the future.
Solutions, not talking points, are what makes the difference between me and my opponets. So yes, I am campaigning, but I am also serving the residents with innovative and lively ideas that will bring resources and opportunity to the 3rd Ward.
1. I have made an connection (NAN's LINK) between Nationally renowned MSU Professor Dr. Tom Muth and the Churchill Downs Neighborhood Association. (LINK) Check out Churchill's sweet looking site. Great job Kathy, Yolanda, and the rest of the association!
2. I have introduced the the Boy's & Girls Club Director with another MSU Instructor who wants to mobilize 30 young, professional engineers to volunteer teaching science, career placement, and tutoring to the kids at the center. This will be hundeds of hours per year!
3. I have brought together a group of 3rd Ward Neighborhood Association Executives to meet to discuss common issues and common solutions.
4. I have met with the Executives of and participated in a number of Association meetings, picnics, and Neighborhood Watch meetings, both listening and sharing ideas for solutions. These include Churchill, Colonial Village, Coachlight, Pinebrook, Lewton-Rich, Averill, Lansing Eaton, Woodmere, and Riverview.
5. I have started a positive branding campaign for the 3rd Ward, to enhance the image and highlight our positives, including the 4th of July Parade. (LINK)
6. I have started this website with not only services for residents, but a regularly updated column on timely issues for you to read and respond to. I'm making accessibility for you to City Hall easier and more transparent. I have been up front and honest on where I stand on many important issues (LINK) that affect you most.
These are simply the start of things I've done as your council representative. While consistently supporting residents, from CSO victims to Homeowners fixing their houses up, I have voted with a broad perspective with you always in mind. I have also helped many residents with concerns and problems navigating the city services.
Sure, I have campaigned some in the traditional sense, with flyers and yard signs, but actually meeting residents door to door has been the most valuable experience. It hasn't been uncommon to be invited in for a little sit down chat and pumped for information and given an earful at the same time.
I think that if you ask any city Department Heads, they would tell you that I ask the tough questions, but treat issues fairly. I think we all respect each other and will be accomplishing great things in the future.
Solutions, not talking points, are what makes the difference between me and my opponets. So yes, I am campaigning, but I am also serving the residents with innovative and lively ideas that will bring resources and opportunity to the 3rd Ward.
Labels: 3rd Ward, Bill Matt, Campaign, lansing city council
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