October 18, 2004 is Election Day in Red Deer.  Return to Election Forum - City Council Candidates

Re-elect

Lorna Watkinson-Zimmer

City Council
2004

I will continue to:

• ensure that our City services are not reduced for the sake of cost cutting or balancing budgets
• ensure a quality of life for our children through to our seniors including:
  • a safe and clean community
  • support the arts through the Cultural Master Plan
  • support community recreation facilities and libraries,
  • support the growth and enhancement of our Public transportation for the benefit of all our citizens
• ensure our Municipal government in partnership with the Provincial and Federal Governments continue to address and assist in accessible and affordable housing
• ensure that the Greater Downtown and Riverside Meadows Action Plan is brought to fruition in a timely manner
• ensure that our Downtown remains the vibrant heart of our City
• ensure that our Parkland is preserved and protected for our enjoyment today and for future generations

I am committed to:

• ensuring that our property taxes continue to be well managed and spent wisely
• keeping our City's infrastructure and services at a high level of maintenance
• sustainable growth for our City by:
  • reclaiming and redevelopment of existing land
  • supporting 'going up' rather than 'out' into prime agricultural land
• an appropriate facility for the preservation of our historical memorabilia and archives
• supporting small to large businesses and further, support initiatives that will attract new businesses to our community
• the safety of water from the water shed to the tap and the clean disposal of water back to the river
• regionalization, we are more than a City with a boundary, we need to continue open dialogue, cooperation, partnership and the promotion of shared services
• supporting the Riverlands Redevelopment Plan

Community Involvement:

• Three terms as Councillor with the City of Red Deer
• Red Deer Library Board
• Library Board Personnel Committee
• Cultural Master Plan Committee
• Family Community Social Support Board
• Environmental Advisory Board
• Heritage Ranch Ad Hoc Committee
• Audit and Finance Committee
• Normandeau Cultural and Natural History Society
• Queen Elizabeeth Scholarship Committee
• Municipal Planning Committee
• Visitor and Convention Board
• Girl Guides of Canada 25 year award and Gold Merit Award
• Red Deer Symphony Orchestra Board
• Neighbourhood Watch Coordinator
• Alberta Teacher's Association Representative
• Gaetz United Church Ministry and Personnel and Member of the Board
• Junior Achievement Board
• Piper Creek Foundation Board
• Tuxis Youth Parliament
• Greater Downtown & Riverside Meadows Action Plan
• Red Deer River User Group Representative

Hello,

Thank you for taking time to read my pamphlet.  I look forward to your comments and ask for your continued support.

I have lived in Red Deer since 1973.  Dennis, Joel and I feel this is the finest city in Alberta.  It is a great location to raise a family and has all the amenities of cities much larger in size.

When I first called Red Deer home, I was a teacher working for both the County of Red Deer and Red Deer Public School District.  Today, along with Dennis, I co-own and operate two small businesses in downtown Red Deer.

Our city is experiencing very exciting and challenging times: our housing boom continues to be in full swing, business expansion has added many new and welcomed jobs boosting the economy of our City.  Rapid growth of a city can strain the infrastructure and threaten our green spaces.  I believe that through sustainable growth our City can continue to accommodate new development without compromising our natural environment.

I am accessible, a good listener, very community minded and I have an open door to your concerns and ideas.  I will continue to make decisions based on facts and data.

I would appreciate your support on October 18 as I am seeking re-election to City Council.

I will be honoured to have your support October 18th.

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Call the Elections Office at 342-8132 to inquire of a polling station in your area.  Advanced polls October 2, 7, 8, 9 & 15, at the Stewart Room in the Red Deer & District Museum.  Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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