Tara Veer

City Council Candidate

"The main question that people in our community have asked me is in regards to my motivation for seeking a seat on your City Council.

My professional, educational and volunteer involvement in our community has given me the experience necessary to lead the City of Red Deer with integrity, vision and common sense. My recent employment in the political arena has equipped me to be a strong, effective voice for the people I hope to represent.

If entrusted with a seat on city council, I will serve our community to the best of my ability and will maintain my commitment to principled and accountable leadership. Please accept my sincere thanks for your participation in the electoral process."

- Tara Veer, October 2004


Political Philosophy

* I believe that elected officials should be accountable to the grassroots citizens that entrust them with positions of leadership.
* City Councilors should attend to the needs and concerns of the people they represent, and make decisions that are informed by the best interests of the community, not by a Councilor's personal or political agenda.

Taxation

* I am a fiscal conservative and am committed to respecting tax payers' dollars at all times.
* I will work hard to ensure that home and business owners are not faced with prohibitive tax increases to sustain the City of Red Deer's growth and operating costs by encouraging responsible spending and facilitating alternative revenues (i.e. maximize provincial and federal funding and industrial and commercial land availability) .

Crime

* I believe in a twofold approach to crime control, mainly by maximizing preventative measures and ensuring an effective response when crime does occur by, for example, having sufficient R.C.M.P. staff to respond to crime in our city.

Other Municipal Issues

I am concerned about a number of other municipal issues such as the sewer gas that is venting off of 30th Avenue into neighboring residential areas, the fire and ambulance service transfer slated for April of 2005, general traffic & transit concerns, among other issues. If given the opportunity, I would consult with major stakeholders on these issues and work diligently towards effective, common sense solutions.

About Tara Veer...


* Was born and raised in Red Deer.
* Was employed with Red Deer's Member of Parliament where she gained valuable experience serving as an advocate for constituents before various
federal government departments.
* Has volunteered with various non-profit organizations in our community.
* Is currently serving as the Children's Ministry Coordinator at Living Stones Church where she invests in the lives of children and families.
* Studied Criminology at Red Deer College and Queen's University.

For further information, Tara may be contacted at the Red Deer Farmer's Market, the Chamber of Commerce Forum on Oct. 12 & the Red Deer College
Forum on Oct. 14, or see the Oct. 13 edition of the Red Deer Advocate or visit www.rdpl.org.

Thank you for your consideration.