Spending under the Republican administrations and the resulting increases in cost and fees
has made it difficult for all, and impossible for some, to live in Long Beach. A
Democratic administration would restore fiscal integrity to the City of Long Beach and
lower the cost of government by doing the following:
The Democratic councilmen and the Democratic candidates, do not have any
family members who work for the City, and they have taken a vow not to hire their
family members to work for the City.
Democrats will post significant items on the City's Website for all to see.
Specific examples are the Quick Silver Agreement; names of members of all boards and
commissions; and Requests for Proposals such as for bicycle rental commissions. An
open government is a more representative and efficient government.
Discontinue the practice of searching for gimmicks (bicycle rentals estimated to
provide $300,000 in revenue) and one time revenues that end up costing the City.
Democrats will review the spending of every department in the City.
Democrats will invest in our City to reduce costs. For example, by regularly
maintaining the Boardwalk our residents will benefit by having a new boardwalk and at
the same time taxpayers will save the cost of emergency repairs and law suits.
To only hire qualified employees and pay them fairly. Democrats will not hire
our family members to work for the City.
To save the Boardwalk by instituting a schedule of regular replacement of
sections of the Boardwalk, prohibiting heavy vehicles from and enforcing the rules as
they pertain to events, noise and garbage.
When considering large events, all meetings will be open to residents for their input.
To make our roadways safer for pedestrians by enforcing the law, reducing the
speed limit where possible, upgrading pavement markings for crossings and parking and
posting speed limit signs.
To improve our quality of life and making Long Beach a better place to live.LOWER THE COST OF GOVERNMENT
END THE REPUBLICANS POLICY OF GIVING JOBS TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS
PROVIDE OPEN GOVERNMENT
CUT WASTEFUL SPENDING
PROVIDE A BALANCED BUDGET
DEMOCRATS WILL:
PROVIDE OPEN GOVERNMENT
END REPUBLICANS FAMILY AND FRIENDS PROGRAM
REQUIRE THE CITY MANAGER TO LIVE IN LONG BEACH
RESTORE FISCAL STABILITY
DEMOCRATS PLEDGE
DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM