Stabilize Taxes
Address Revenue Shortfalls
We must balance revenue and expenditures to meet the needs of our Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) without overburdening taxpayers. I understand our city’s finances, revenue streams, debt structure, and liquidity. We are currently sitting on excess cash, and we must responsibly evaluate our debt-to-liquidity ratio to ensure we are managing taxpayer dollars wisely.
The Issue: The sale of North Branch Water & Light removed a consistent, long-term municipal revenue source that could have been transferred back to the general levy to offset local property tax burdens for everyone within the city (not just those on the system).
My Commitment: I will work hard to protect city assets, maximize our current revenue potential, and explore new revenue options.