Dennis Patton's Reply
Columbia must fight for their share of stimulus money and continue to have long range plans in place so we are prepared with projects that needed completed when grant money becomes available. Transportation Improvement Fund Grants are also available and a long-range street plan will help us be ready to apply for any new monies on short notice.
Kevin Hutchinson's Reply
I am Vice President of Southwestern Illinois Council of Mayors representing over 40 municipalities Through cooperative efforts with other mayors we address issues at the local, State and Federal level. I am also a member of the Legislative Committee addressing legislative issues in Springfield affecting Columbia and this region.
I am a voting member of East West Gateway Council of Government (EWGCoG) a 21 member policy and decision-making board made up of the 7 metro counties. This position gives Columbia a voice with a cooperative planning and problem-solving group. The council researches and promotes public investment and taxing policies that will lead to responsible growth and redevelopment.
• I will be pursuing stimulus money that is approved by EWGCoG.
• Continue fighting unfunded mandates from the Slate and Federal Government.
• Continue working with the City and County Economic Development directors, Representative Reitz, Senator Luechtefeld, and State agencies for grants and other funding tools.
• Partner with private groups for funding on City projects IE Friends of the Library, Oerter, Eppinger and other foundations
Harold McCarty's Reply
I would not raise taxes on businesses so that we could make Columbia more attractive to new businesses coming in. In turn with more business coming in, our revenues would go up.
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