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Submitted by john wertz on 2016-10-18 14:17:06

PROS:

• Currently serves as MUD Board President
• Helped combine 2 MUDS, saving taxpayer money;
• Acknowledges the WRUD is operating inadequately;
• Vast Knowledge in transportation(trains 45 years);
• Good balance on reserves vs. tax reduction
• Seems conscientious & dedicated
• Retired and has significant time to devote to the position;

CONS:

• Strong proponent of public transportation, including High Speed Rail, despite costs & even if eminent domain used; 
• Surprisingly, for a transportation guy, didn't take a position on the May 9th, 2015 road bond, though he's against using bond money for repairs;
• Concern that he'll take a passive tact in relationship w/the County(by saying relationship could improve w/better communication/cooperation; 
• His delay of incorporating may be severe liability to TW;
• Is OK w/government funding Interfaith, etc; 
• Does not oppose unionization of public employees;
• Concerned that "new city loses $7 million during transition from township to city, according to Nelda Blair". (see video at 10:30 mark). Unsubstantiated.