Karen Shanahan for Toledo City Council – District 2 * Committee to Elect Shanahan
3633 Denise Dr. * Toledo OH 43614
www.shanahanselect.com
NEWS RELEASE May 19, 2007
Shanahan Announces Run for City Council District 2
Toledo, Ohio. Following a martial arts session at Martial Arts Center on Heatherdowns Boulevard, Karen Shanahan announced her candidacy for the Toledo City Council - District 2, for the election in November 2007. She chose this location because she enjoys the practice of martial arts there and because it is a good example of a successful small business in District 2.
Shanahan’s remarks:
I’m Karen Shanahan, here to announce my candidacy for Toledo City Council - District 2. I’m ready to serve and ready to make a difference. Although I’m a relative newcomer to politics, I have life experience that will benefit the citizens of District 2 and all Toledoans.
I’m committed to be your voice on City Council and, when elected, my main goals will be to:
Create the “Rough Roads Repair Registry” of District 2
Balance the city budget, not ask for a family budget balancing act
Bolster Block Watch
Supplement senior citizen support
Stand with Small Business in District 2
1. Create the “Rough Roads Repair Registry” of District 2
Our neighborhood roads need repair. As I create the “Rough Roads Repair Register,” I’m asking every homeowner in District 2 to send an email or call me if a road in our District needs repair.
2. Balance the city budget, not ask for a family budget balancing act
Our residents dig deep into their pockets to fund programs. I’ll ask the questions to ensure the funds are responsibly budgeted.
3. Bolster Block Watch
This is a great resource that encourages neighborhood interaction and security. By meeting regularly, getting better acquainted with our neighbors and receiving input for the Police representative, it increases awareness of what is occurring in the neighborhood and forms a stronger connection with each other.
4. Supplement Senior Citizen Support
Increase awareness of the conditions at the senior care facilities. After my husband recently had a stay in a rehabilitation center, it is obvious we must do better to care for our senior citizens. The services provided were marginal at best.
5. Stand with Small Business in District 2
The Martial Arts Center is a glowing example of a small business success story in District 2. The owners are enthusiastic, positive and energetic, and they continually give back to the community.
Because of the needs of the Reynolds Road corridor, we are going to reorganize the Small Business Alliance and I’ve pledged to lead the formation and implementation of an Action Task Force to tackle and resolve issues for small business in District 2.
I’ve contacted a nationally known economic development advisor who grew up in Toledo. He is willing to offer suggestions and advice to move District 2 forward.
I am a native of Toledo, grew up in the Old South End in a blue-collar family with strong Union affiliations. Rex and I have been married 42 years and have two adult children and one grandchild. I went to college after raising my children and am currently employed as a logistics professional at The Hub Group, where I focus on problem solving for customers from California to Texas to Indiana and other states in the Midwest. I will bring this problem-solving expertise to City Council.
I am Karen Shanahan - and I thank you for showing your concern for our community by joining me today in my run for Toledo City Council – District 2.
3 comments:
"Our residents dig deep into their pockets to fund programs. I’ll ask the questions to ensure the funds are responsibly budgeted."
You will ask questions?
This is helpful because.....
Instead of asking questions and meeting with resistance can the people expect a representative to lead and seek solutions to the imbalance between income and expenditures?
neighborhood concerns:
I appreciate your input and comments on the blog. Thank you for your interest.
After questions, then dialogue, then decisions. The imbalance was resolved this year with an additional tax as it was stated there was not other solution. Magically, we had money for flowers and Citifest. Did Council do their best? I won't know until I'm on Council and have the resources to really look at the budget and expenditures and it will be viewed in a digital format now hard copy. At that time, the voters will have full, understandable disclosure on how their taxes are spent.
"At that time, the voters will have full, understandable disclosure on how their taxes are spent."
And we will have the ability to see the revenue or lack thereof and that will enable to see who is helping the revenue grow and who is not.
What would you do to help improve the revenue.
The flowers and such are a nice touch but do nothing to improve the look of the city beyond the flower beds.
Citifest may be worth the expenditure if brought and captured people and they kept coming back but from what I can see people attend an event and leave as there is little else to do.
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