It is clear we need to increase our efforts and find new and creative ways to grow our residential tax base .We need new residents to share our tax burden with . Our patient business districts need them to sustain their bottom line . It goes without saying that new residents spur new commercial development and with that comes jobs.
Clearing the pathway to the Canadian Motor Speedway is a huge piece of our economic puzzle .Council must do everything it can to make this development a reality .There are many potential economic spin-offs than can come from this project that can only bring even more economic opportunities to Fort Erie.
As candidates for council we must know and understand the needs of our local business community .During the by election I attended a meeting with the Premier and business people from all walks of Fort Erie life .Each representative had an opportunity to speak to their different issues . We as a council have to make sure that we follow up with Queens Park on all of those concerns whether that be the high cost of power , or over regulation .I think its our duty to try and find solutions on each and every issue and I can assure the business community that if I am elected I will follow up and try to find resolutions to those concerns. Eliminating some of these concerns could save companies a great deal of money and possibly free up money for new jobs or expansion.
I am hopeful that we can get fully back on track with negotiations on the New Marina Project as it's a very important development for our community. There are many possibilities with this project so I will have a keen eye on the progress being made there , that's for certain.
This is just the first of a series of two post on growth and development .Please look for the second in the series on Saturday evening. It is my campaign motto to " Put People First " which I can assure you are not just hollow words . It is a promise I can keep !
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