For the DMN summary page of all candidates go to: http://irvingblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2012/04/council-candidates-talk-city-d.html
Council candidates introducing themselves now #Irving #elections
LaMorgese: wants to take back city government for people; new stronger ethics rules; less risky contracts #Irving #elections
Mahoney: important time for city; now not time for partisan politics; history of local, military service; #Irving #elections
LaMorgese: contract too long, financial risk too high on city, agreement doesn't give enough oversight #Irving #elections
Mahoney: vital to econ dev; would change aspects of contact but need to honor it; no Private ent ctr in southwest;#Irving #elections
Question 2- Plans for Heritage District redevelop and how pay for it? #Irving #elections
LaMorgese: Need to work with reputable developers who put taxpayers first; private developers should pay for it #Irving #elections
Mahoney: Need comprehensive plan; already have committee of residents; can be done in months; let developers bid #Irving #elections
Question 3 - How would you encourage a large company to move to Irving? #Irving #elections
Mahoney: need to give them a place that is positive and moves forward; has good transportation and infrastructure #Irving #elections
LaMorgese: need to ensure strong city finances, services and infrastructure are in place and not at risk; #Irving #elections
Question 4 what priority do you give in upgrading aging water and sewer infrastructure and how would you implement? #Irving #elections
LaMorgese: water is "blue gold;" no risky contracts that could be spent on updating infrastructure; reward conservation; #Irving #elections
Mahoney: water and sewer infrastructure critical; leverage water reuse rights just need infrastructure; #Irving #elections
Question 5 is city doing enough to ensure commercial tax base, which covers 70% of property taxes?
Mahoney: yes. Chamber serves as professional, focused team that works at protecting business tax base #Irving #elections
LaMorgese: dont leave businesses paying taxes for failed projects; city not competing in private industry #Irving #elections
LaMorgese: Taxpayers first, not special interests; need to refocus on core services #Irving #elections
Mahoney: lives leadership has limited his own political donations; build bridge between council & mayor #Irving #elections
The election is May 12, 2012. For more information about me or my campaign, please check out our website at http://www.billmahoneycampaign.com/.
I would appreciate your vote for Irving City Council, Place 6.
Pol. Adv. paid for by Bill Mahoney Campaign
Pol. Adv. paid for by Bill Mahoney Campaign
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