My name is Gerald Smith. I've been the 2nd Ward Indiana Borough Councilor for the last four years. Thank you for supporting me, and trusting in my leadership to make sure Indiana, PA continues to be a great place to live.
I'm writing today to again ask for your support in the Primary Election on May 16, 2017 to serve another term as your Borough Councilor. In the coming years, I'm looking forward to leading Indiana. It's an exciting time to live in town.
The Renaissance in Indiana Borough is real. Over the last few years, art and music festivals have popped up, attracting national acts. Our hometown heritage has been highlighted across the country attracting thousands to our town. We have made substantial investments in our infrastructure, leveraging the power of our tax base to expand investment in our basic systems, such as waste water, storm water, recycling, and our roads. Our community has become involved in historic ways, with neighbors stepping up to lead strong projects. And, we've made public and proud commitments to being a welcoming community, both through policy and proclamation.
I am proud of my role through this exciting time in Indiana. My family and I love it here, and are proud to be raising our children in town. I'm proud to reflect on my priorities four years ago, which included investing in quality staff, highlighting our town as a regional attraction, and broadening communication with residents. My priorities for the coming year are:
- Expanding Community and Borough Assets, build to a national attraction
Our position as the county seat, and home of Indiana University of Pennsylvania provides enormous opportunity to continue to thrive while surrounding areas face economic challenges. I hope to become a uniquely positive destination that brings visitors, and dollars to town.
- Communicate as a leader
The Borough should actively pursuing opportunities to pull together large stakeholders in our community for collaborative projects.
- Become a model of efficient infrastructure management
Storm-water management guidelines for municipalities are improving, and Indiana stands to be a leader in efficient, and environmentally responsible development. We are also making sound investments in our wastewater, and recycling programs that will make Indiana a regional model for sustainability.
- Attract and retain new long-term residents
Indiana is a wonderful place to move, and stay. Young people, and young families are looking for our small town atmosphere with the entertainment options of a bigger city. We should continue to attract new residents both through programs like Inhabit Indiana, but also by working with our local economic development agencies to attract 21st century businesses.
https://www.indianagazette.com/news/indiana-news/indiana-borough-iupattys-draws-ire-of-council,26147054/
https://www.indianagazette.com/news/indiana-news/indiana-council-urged-to-give-support-to-immigrants,25846679/
https://www.indianagazette.com/news/indiana-news/community-group-launches-film-series,25829499/
https://www.indianagazette.com/news/indiana-news/indiana-borough-input-sought-on-use-of-grant-funds,24703793/
https://www.indianagazette.com/news/indiana-news/indiana-borough-council-oks-corridor-route,23974957/
No comments:
Post a Comment