I would like to use this opportunity to provide rationale for some of the votes I cast a few moments ago.
In regards to proffers being the source of financing for new infrastructure and services I voted NO. Proffers should be a source of financing for those needs created by development but not the only source. With development comes the need for more government services. A number of these services are only indirectly related to the development such as, building inspectors, solid waste disposal workers, and public safety workers and should not be the responsibility of developers to fund. Land and buildings for education, public safety and recreation should be funded in proportion to the impact the development will place on our community.
Question number eight asked if I would support a mixed use development containing 10% workforce housing and commercial development under the TND ordinance. I voted NO. One sentence does not begin to provide the information necessary to make an informed decision on a matter of this magnitude. I am a very detail oriented person and will enjoy working with developers and county staff alike in order to insure that any development plan meets the goals and objectives of our comprehensive plan. Our citizens and taxpayers must have confidence that their representative on the board of supervisors will truly protect their rights and interest. I will do that with vigor. Development of our county is a balancing act. To that end, I will work to insure that negotiations provide an opportunity for all parties to prosper.
Questions number 14 and 15 concerned eminent domain. I want to be very clear on this issue. I will absolutely not support the transfer of private property to another private property holder such as a developer through the use of eminent domain. Furthermore, in only limited cases, and after careful study, would I support the use of eminent domain to transfer private property for public use.
I thank you for the opportunity you have provided me tonight and ask for your support on November 6.
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