I want (1) a 'level political playing field'
(2) to inspire 'new citizen candidates' not career politicians to
'run for and attain' the Office of Mayor of Rocky River. (3) I
also want to reform Rocky River city government - to better serve
residents and to move our city forward.
'Keep the Tradition'
needs to get out of the way! - Term Limits for Rocky
River mayor is my solution.
HOW?
I propose to ‘limit
the term of mayor’ with three (3), two (2) year terms. Also,
if the mayor cannot finish his term – I want his successor limited
to complete only said unfinished term with just an additional two
(2), two (2) year terms – all this, in a Rocky River Charter
Addition. (click
here and see proposal)
Presently the Rocky
River mayor and or his replacement are allowed unlimited two
(2) year terms.
· People
may say ‘term limits’ are unfair for mayor. Yet the President
of the United States and the Governor of Ohio are 'term limited'.
· ‘Term
Limits’ for the mayor of Rocky River - is the way an ‘everyday
citizen’ can ‘run for and become’ mayor of Rocky River - and better
Rocky River.
· You
can decide. I already decided. I want Term Limits for
Rocky River mayor.
WHY?
1.
I
want a ‘level political playing field’ for all future Rocky River
candidates. So any candidate can run for and attain the office
of mayor of Rocky River.
· ‘Term
Limits’ will ‘reset’ the Rocky River political process so ‘any
citizen’ can run for and attain the office of mayor. "Term
Limits” will force out incumbents too politically powerful.
“Term Limits” guarantees that there will be vacancies every six (6)
years with no entrenched opponent to face. "Term Limits” takes
‘entrenchment’ out of city hall.
2. Inspire
and make room for newcomers, both ‘skilled in management and
everyday citizens’. Encourage our fellow citizens to
politically participate in ‘running for and becoming’ mayor.
· ‘Term Limits’ says to residents, “We Need and Want You To
Run For And Become Mayor Of Rocky River!” “Term Limits”
guarantees a greater crop of ‘citizen candidates’ who are not linked
to special interests and who will be able to connect with the
feelings and needs of the ‘everyday citizen’.
These
new candidates will also be individualists who are rugged, brave and
who are willing to speak up - and deal with tough Rocky River
Issues.
· These
new candidates could address the current Rocky River Issues: (1) Tax
Cuts and Citizen Control of Rocky River, (2) A ‘muzzled’ Lakewood
Dog Park, (3) Limited Rocky River city government and spending, (4)
Commuter Rail Transportation for and through Rocky River, (5)Total
Financial Accountability by Rocky River city government. Just to
name a few.
3.
A
fresh Rocky River city government will serve the public and
businesses in many new ways. All this through ‘term limits’
constant change of the mayor. It's time for 'Keep The
Tradition' to get out of the way!
· ‘Term
Limits’ will make Rocky River city government new – through the
influx of fresh and exciting mayors, moving Rocky River, its
citizens and its businesses forward. The way the mayor goes so
goes the city. That is why any Rocky River Mayor that supports
the tired, go nowhere and sad notion of 'keep the tradition' in
Rocky River city government will eventually be removed by 'term
limits'.
· Imagine
a Rocky River mayor brought in through term limits? That
is new and exciting, who instills his refreshing enthusiasm into the
way Rocky River city government also with enthusiasm, serves the
city, businesses and residents?
· Residents
will be surprised by 'his newly led' Rocky River city government.
Rocky River city government will: (1) Hold Town Hall Meetings
throughout Rocky River. (2) City Officials will ask citizens
what Rocky River city government can do for residents. Then do
it. (3) There will be ‘guaranteed jobs’ for Rocky River
residents. (4) The 'Decision Making and Money' will be shifted out
of city hall - to the control of Rocky River's separate Wards, their
Residents and their Ward City Council Members for what they feel are
necessary ‘capital improvements’ for their particular Ward. (5)
Tougher Campaign and Ethics reform will be established for Rocky
River city government officials and candidates for Rocky River city
government elected office. I can’t wait.
In closing, ‘term limits’ for Rocky River
mayor will bring (1) ‘level playing field’ elections, (2)
inspiration for new and exciting candidates for mayor and (3) a
‘renewed’ Rocky River city government that will be
of, by and for the people.
My
'Final Thoughts' on Rocky River Term Limits for Mayor!
'Unlimited Rocky River Mayor Terms'
and 'Keep the Tradition' is for people - Stuck in Yesterday.
They will never advance Rocky River.
'Term Limits
for Rocky River Mayor' and 'Reform of Rocky River City Government'
is for people - Who Sees Our City's Future Benefiting Residents. The future
of Rocky River is theirs!
