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Dear
Fellow Citizens of Raleigh,
It
has been my privilege to represent all of Raleigh
as Councilor At-Large over the past two years.
Raleigh
has a worldwide reputation as a great place
to work and live, with a rich history, abundant
resources and solid opportunities to benefit
from our regional strengths in research and
education. As a result, it is not surprising
that Wake County’s population is expected
to nearly double in the next 25 years. And with
the rising cost of living coupled with rapid
growth, we are already seeing the strains of
growth in overcrowded schools and congested
roads. The two key issues facing us are these:
First, how will we pay for growth? And second,
how can we grow and still protect the quality
of life that brought us here in the first place?
I
grew up in an army family, traveling across
the United States and Europe. As a young man
I settled in Raleigh, partly to study architecture
at NC State where my great-grandfather had been
treasurer, but also because Raleigh seemed like
a friendly hometown with many opportunities.
Over the past 30 years, my sense of commitment
to Raleigh’s future has grown stronger
and has led me to give back to my city where
I could, including City Council.
Thank
you for giving me this opportunity to serve
and for supporting my efforts to meet the challenges
we face together - with compassion, determination
and integrity. I look forward to your continued
support in October for my ongoing efforts to
keep Raleigh healthy and competitive in the
long run. |
