Good evening everyone! My name is John Green and I am seeking election to the Board of Supervisors representing the Madison District. My thanks go out to the forum sponsors for allowing me the opportunity to share my thoughts on these very important issues.
It is my belief that county government and local business have a number of common goals. One of the most important is the provision of services and products to the citizen customers that live and work in the community. To that end it is vital that government and business work together to make these services and products safe, available, and affordable.
Those who invest in real estate seek to create an environment that will increase their return on investment. Real estate investors are in business to return a profit while the business of county government is to protect and provide services to its citizens. This relationship may at first seem paradoxical but further examination reveals similar needs for both. Investors want to build places of commerce and housing in such a way that people are attracted to these places. County government must insure that these places are safe for occupancy, protected from threats, and accessible to the people. From both perspectives money determines the quantity and quality of the commodity and is driven by market conditions. Business seeks to make a profit from goods and services it provides to its customers while county government provides its goods and services from the revenue that is generated by numerous taxes.
The business community is vital to our citizens and government. County government must insure the existence of a positive business environment by streamlining the zoning and permitting process and removing burdensome requirements in order to promote a business friendly atmosphere. Business retention is also vital. I will stand up for the rights of our business men and women to conduct their business in the way they see fit in order to maximize profit and increase value which increases tax revenue. Merchants having to shield their wares from public view, how can this be?
I pledge to work cooperatively with business owners and investors alike to create an environment that will prove beneficial for all. I will listen to you and treat you with respect and dignity. You should accept nothing less.
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