Platform 2008
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Progress in Motion....
"Steady improvement towards the goal of a lean, transparent
government not dependent on making deals with developers
at the expense of the People of Douglas County!"
"Steady improvement towards the goal of a lean, transparent
government not dependent on making deals with developers
at the expense of the People of Douglas County!"
Carson Valley Days Parade "Cool Bus" 06/14/2008
In memory of Greg Pichon 1953-2008 (Bus owner, long time friend. We miss you)
We have come across another pivotal election. Now is
not the time to step backward. We have a new County
manager, new District Attorney, new Airport manager
and new community development employees. I want to
emphasize we are not the same old government.
Nothing is "already a done deal." We are making great
strides in having a lean, transparent government
without dependence on questionable development
deals. I have made great progress in the last 3 1/2
years promoting and adopting our new building permit
allocation and growth ordinance. This ordinance will
protect both the rural community and development
rights within our code. I take issue with certain
developers who somehow think it is their right to
modify our codes and policies to build homes outside
of current zoning and in the flood zone! I have
worked, and am still working tirelessly on resolving
many issues that have been around for years. With
your help there is nothing we can't achieve in Douglas
County. I ask you for your support and your vote
November 4th, 2008. Please do not hesitate to call or
email, as I have always been approachable and
responsive. Thank You, Doug
not the time to step backward. We have a new County
manager, new District Attorney, new Airport manager
and new community development employees. I want to
emphasize we are not the same old government.
Nothing is "already a done deal." We are making great
strides in having a lean, transparent government
without dependence on questionable development
deals. I have made great progress in the last 3 1/2
years promoting and adopting our new building permit
allocation and growth ordinance. This ordinance will
protect both the rural community and development
rights within our code. I take issue with certain
developers who somehow think it is their right to
modify our codes and policies to build homes outside
of current zoning and in the flood zone! I have
worked, and am still working tirelessly on resolving
many issues that have been around for years. With
your help there is nothing we can't achieve in Douglas
County. I ask you for your support and your vote
November 4th, 2008. Please do not hesitate to call or
email, as I have always been approachable and
responsive. Thank You, Doug
Managed Growth
Support of the July 2007 County Commissioner approved
growth ordinance. This ordinance was accomplished through
numerous community meetings and input from the sustainable
growth committee, developers and citizens. All current property
zoning is preserved and it is based on a 2% compounded rate of
growth. You will have the opportunity to vote on this ordinance
November 4th.
Flood and Drainage Management
We are working on a Douglas County flood ordinance with
cooperation and guidance from the Carson Water
Subconservancy District. This ordinance will protect all current
property rights while preserving the flood plain. It will only affect
future development requiring an up zoning of lot sizes.
Fiscal Responsibility and Accountability
With the current budget issues, it will be my priority to balance
the budget without asking for new taxes, or using reserves.
While this may prove to be a difficult task, we can accomplish it
through cooperation and priority based budgeting.
Support of the July 2007 County Commissioner approved
growth ordinance. This ordinance was accomplished through
numerous community meetings and input from the sustainable
growth committee, developers and citizens. All current property
zoning is preserved and it is based on a 2% compounded rate of
growth. You will have the opportunity to vote on this ordinance
November 4th.
Flood and Drainage Management
We are working on a Douglas County flood ordinance with
cooperation and guidance from the Carson Water
Subconservancy District. This ordinance will protect all current
property rights while preserving the flood plain. It will only affect
future development requiring an up zoning of lot sizes.
Fiscal Responsibility and Accountability
With the current budget issues, it will be my priority to balance
the budget without asking for new taxes, or using reserves.
While this may prove to be a difficult task, we can accomplish it
through cooperation and priority based budgeting.