The future of Seaside is best determined by the residents.
Land Use:
Outdoor recreation is considered the top draw for educated and creative workers - the kind of imaginative workers who create new diverse businesses and opportunities for the community where they choose to live. Our location near sea and open space is a top reason students are drawn to CSU, Monterey Bay, and why they want to stay after graduation. Cities that are walkable, bike friendly, with outdoor recreation space, are key to the health and longevity of residents. We must not squander our resources by destroying our unique open space, habitat, and trails, used by thousands, or by building houses which do not supply tax revenue.
Our city blocks have many homes in need of renovation, and empty lots that are ready for development, before we pave over our recreational open space for urban sprawl. I believe in making wise use of our resources.
Water:
Unlike any other Peninsula city, Seaside has three water providers! First, a majority of our population receives water from CalAm, and falls within the state ordered requirements to find a new water supply. Second, a smaller population on former Fort Ord land uses water from Marina Coast Water District. Lastly, a city-owned mutual water company serves about 800 customers and is restricted, along with the rest of the Peninsula, by court order to reduce pumping from the Seaside Basin. Seaside plays a pivotal role with FORA development and Peninsula water dynamics. I understand the complexities and will continue to do my homework to make informed decisions to assure a safe, abundant and reasonably priced water supply.
Public Safety:
I support our public safety officers, first responders, and firefighters, and work to assure a balanced budget that will enhance these essential city services.
A Snapshot of Seaside:
With a median age of 29, it is apparent we need to revitalize our core cities to provide an economically vital economy. We have the tremendous opportunity to promote the recreational opportunities on our portion of Fort Ord land and the new National Monument, with its proximity to the Marine Sanctuary.
According to government data, the average salary for jobs in Seaside, California is $27,814, and the median income of households in Seaside was $41,393. We must attract jobs that are permanent, provide advancement possibilities, and provide good family wages. Most of our homes are renter occupied. Any housing developments must reflect the needs of our residents.
Among the most common occupations in Seaside are service occupations, then sales and office jobs, with under 25 percent management and professional occupations. Nearly three quarters of our workers work for companies, 12 percent work for the government and 8 percent are self-employed. We must stop the race to the bottom with low paid, seasonal, and temporary jobs.
Outdoor recreation is considered the top draw for educated and creative workers - the kind of imaginative workers who create new diverse businesses and opportunities for the community where they choose to live. Our location near sea and open space is a top reason students are drawn to CSU, Monterey Bay, and why they want to stay after graduation. Cities that are walkable, bike friendly, with outdoor recreation space, are key to the health and longevity of residents. We must not squander our resources by destroying our unique open space, habitat, and trails, used by thousands, or by building houses which do not supply tax revenue.
Our city blocks have many homes in need of renovation, and empty lots that are ready for development, before we pave over our recreational open space for urban sprawl. I believe in making wise use of our resources.
Water:
Unlike any other Peninsula city, Seaside has three water providers! First, a majority of our population receives water from CalAm, and falls within the state ordered requirements to find a new water supply. Second, a smaller population on former Fort Ord land uses water from Marina Coast Water District. Lastly, a city-owned mutual water company serves about 800 customers and is restricted, along with the rest of the Peninsula, by court order to reduce pumping from the Seaside Basin. Seaside plays a pivotal role with FORA development and Peninsula water dynamics. I understand the complexities and will continue to do my homework to make informed decisions to assure a safe, abundant and reasonably priced water supply.
Public Safety:
I support our public safety officers, first responders, and firefighters, and work to assure a balanced budget that will enhance these essential city services.
A Snapshot of Seaside:
With a median age of 29, it is apparent we need to revitalize our core cities to provide an economically vital economy. We have the tremendous opportunity to promote the recreational opportunities on our portion of Fort Ord land and the new National Monument, with its proximity to the Marine Sanctuary.
According to government data, the average salary for jobs in Seaside, California is $27,814, and the median income of households in Seaside was $41,393. We must attract jobs that are permanent, provide advancement possibilities, and provide good family wages. Most of our homes are renter occupied. Any housing developments must reflect the needs of our residents.
Among the most common occupations in Seaside are service occupations, then sales and office jobs, with under 25 percent management and professional occupations. Nearly three quarters of our workers work for companies, 12 percent work for the government and 8 percent are self-employed. We must stop the race to the bottom with low paid, seasonal, and temporary jobs.
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Campbell for Council 2018, P.O. Box 321, Seaside, CA 93955
FPPC# 1350608
Campbell for Council 2018, P.O. Box 321, Seaside, CA 93955
FPPC# 1350608
