I had the honor of speaking at the CFC (Christian Family Coalition) Candidate and Legislature Breakfast.
Their mission statement deeply resonates with me:
The Vision and Mission of CFC:
To empower families at the grassroots level, giving them a voice in their government once again!
Thank you Mery Lopez-Palma for the opportunity.
We must reign in our local government by:
Hiring a Comptroller: To ensure sound fiscal decisions are made at every level. This will be the first initiative I bring to the Mayor to place on the agenda. It is our money, and we deserve this accountability!
Supporting Our First Responders: They are the keepers of our city and should be treated with the respect and honor they deserve. It is unacceptable that they are among the lowest paid and resourced in the county. We need them to know that the residents support them, regardless of decisions made at City Hall.
Cleaning Up Our City: By holding commercial property owners accountable for the condition of their properties, we can improve the environment for all residents.
Partnering with Local Entities: Collaborating with local businesses, nonprofits, and various government resources without charging them to come in. This partnership will benefit us through fun, educational encounters and family activities that cost the city and residents almost nothing.
Demanding Transparency: Transparency in all levels of government is essential. We deserve the truth.
Transparency serves two critical purposes. First, it opens the government to those it serves, allowing people to participate in the democratic process and stay informed about government budgets, spending, and projects. Second, transparency is a powerful weapon against corruption. When government processes are transparent, corruption struggles to thrive.
Accountability goes hand in hand with transparency. An accountable government responds to the needs of its citizens, listens to their voices, and uses their feedback to shape and improve policies and programs. Together, transparency and accountability stimulate public engagement, improve government responsiveness, and thereby strengthen and enrich the democratic process.
Thank you for your support. Together, we can make Margate a better place for all of us.