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Submitted by dennis tibbs on 2019-04-02 04:03:41

Pros

Seemingly a financial conservative and has pointed out some concerns that need to be addressed, including a concern about council receiving pay and health insurance.
Doesn't think current council is as responsive a previous council was, though no specifics
Thinks there should be more "sales tax" businesses than apartments built in citys' limited space left
Says council is spending frivously and wants to cut it back (but has no specifics as to what).
Wants to make use of unused common areas for resident activities, such as growing vegetables.
Has a goal of zero property tax.
Works as a legal aid to a local law firm.

Cons

Consensus that she's not properly prepared to be running in this race
Many of her answers express personal wishes & wants(Community Garden & Center - no clear way to pay for it). Myopic.
Blames current council for current health insurance provider but it previous council (her allies) who put it in place
The same for the ousted City Administrator, when in fact it was previous council who gave the former City Mgr. a 2 year golden parachute, which the new regime (including Mr. Fletcher), had to re-negotiate down upon the Admins exit.
Doesn't know much about the city's financials(claims website not intuitive and she couldn't find budget. There is to be a new website layout starting in May).
Struggles to provide a concise plan of action for her campagn. Makes only general statements on what she would do if elected, specific only on gardening for the common areas.
Having a daughter working for the city poses a conflict-of-interest that could require recusals.
No mention of mobility as an issue.
Doesn't seem to understand the time commitment required(has family commitments in helping to raise granddaughters).
No prior experience in elected office
Unfocused unhappiness