Hello, and welcome to my website. I am the candidate of choice for NLR Ward 3 Alderman. You are now asking yourself why. BECAUSE WARD 3 MATTERS!
A little bio information on me...
I was born and raised here in NLR graduating from NLR Ole Main in 1978 having lived in Ward 3 until entry into the United States Air Force. I served my country proudly for almost 10 years before being early released in a reduction in force program by the Air Force. There was only one place to go back to in my mind and that was here in NLR. When it came time to purchase a home I looked only in Ward 3 because to me it firmly planted my roots in the area I knew growing up.Once I returned I began watching the NLR City Council meetings and watched closely as I wanted to know what was happening in my community. It was during this time that I got an inkling that I would someday like to serve my community as an Alderman. I had served my country and was serving my state as a member of the Air National Guard and reasoned that the next step was to take that desire to serve to the most direct level, locally. I am currently employed as an avionics technician with the Arkansas Air National Guard. I am married to the former Susan Marsh of Denver, Colorado and have two adult sons.
What issues am I most concerned with...
First and foremost is the public safety of citizens. The city MUST take care of the folks who serve us in that capacity. While recent raises were a step in the right direction we must continue to take steps to make NLR THE city of choice for those who wish to pursue this type of service to others.
I am also concerned about the streets and drainage issues that are down the city expenditure list. Ward money for this infrastructure has been drastically reduced and should be at least taken back to the level it was previously to answer this citizen concern. Some of the older streets in Ward 3 are still without curbs or adequate drainage and this is 2008. I am well aware that this is primarily a budget issue and must be addressed in that manner prior to taking any action planning.
Additionally we face a challenge with our youth. While there are many groups that provide an athletic outlet for our youth we must as a community get youth involved in other positive activities as well. Idle bodies and minds create activities that aren't wholesome. While there are a few options out there, we must ensure that we do not short change them, and work towards developing them into responsible NLR citizens.
Other issues are out there too, such as swift passage of important items through City Council meetings, city department staffing, neighborhood associations partnering with the city and responsible spending of the tax payers' dollar.
A little bio information on me...
I was born and raised here in NLR graduating from NLR Ole Main in 1978 having lived in Ward 3 until entry into the United States Air Force. I served my country proudly for almost 10 years before being early released in a reduction in force program by the Air Force. There was only one place to go back to in my mind and that was here in NLR. When it came time to purchase a home I looked only in Ward 3 because to me it firmly planted my roots in the area I knew growing up.Once I returned I began watching the NLR City Council meetings and watched closely as I wanted to know what was happening in my community. It was during this time that I got an inkling that I would someday like to serve my community as an Alderman. I had served my country and was serving my state as a member of the Air National Guard and reasoned that the next step was to take that desire to serve to the most direct level, locally. I am currently employed as an avionics technician with the Arkansas Air National Guard. I am married to the former Susan Marsh of Denver, Colorado and have two adult sons.
What issues am I most concerned with...
First and foremost is the public safety of citizens. The city MUST take care of the folks who serve us in that capacity. While recent raises were a step in the right direction we must continue to take steps to make NLR THE city of choice for those who wish to pursue this type of service to others.
I am also concerned about the streets and drainage issues that are down the city expenditure list. Ward money for this infrastructure has been drastically reduced and should be at least taken back to the level it was previously to answer this citizen concern. Some of the older streets in Ward 3 are still without curbs or adequate drainage and this is 2008. I am well aware that this is primarily a budget issue and must be addressed in that manner prior to taking any action planning.
Additionally we face a challenge with our youth. While there are many groups that provide an athletic outlet for our youth we must as a community get youth involved in other positive activities as well. Idle bodies and minds create activities that aren't wholesome. While there are a few options out there, we must ensure that we do not short change them, and work towards developing them into responsible NLR citizens.
Other issues are out there too, such as swift passage of important items through City Council meetings, city department staffing, neighborhood associations partnering with the city and responsible spending of the tax payers' dollar.
These are issues that directly affect Ward 3, and as a Ward 3 resident, as a concerned citizen, and as your neighbor, I am asking for your support... BECAUSE WARD 3 MATTERS!
Thanks for visiting my site, and if you have any questions, would like to volunteer on my behalf or contribute to my campaign please contact me.
Thanks for visiting my site, and if you have any questions, would like to volunteer on my behalf or contribute to my campaign please contact me.
4 comments:
I am loving it!
Steve- You have my support and I have a check for your campaign. I will send the check along.
Regards and good luck,
Steve Nawojczyk
Thank you for the support!
Steve I have a real issue question for you. Where do you stand on the issue of the Police and fire depts.
They say that both depts are stretched thin and I'de like to hear your take on this and what you might be able to do to solve this problem. I think it also involves some of the frivolous spending habits of the current administration too, on travel and Boats and RV parks.
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