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Hi! My name is Mike Brown and I'm running for Mayor
of the city of Rome, located in the picturesque Mohawk Valley of
Central New York. I am running as a Democrat and will be primarying on
September 10, 2015. I have also been endorsed by the Working Families
Party.
If you had to pidgeonhole my politics, think of me as a social
liberal but a fiscal conservative. A man with a plan. And as such, I
believe I am the absolute right fit for the job of Mayor of Rome.
Rome is a beautiful city with so much potential; I love
living here. But like many upstate cities, Rome has some challenges
that need to be overcome.
Perhaps the most notorious challenge is the high tax burden that
Rome shares with much of upstate. As a result, we have a difficult
time attracting new business and residents and struggle to retain our
current tax base. Our revenue streams must increase without putting
further burden on our already over-taxed citizens. I have researched
this, and will offer many innovative, cutting-edge ideas.
I believe in solid planning and inviting public discourse in
order to understand the needs of our city. I have also begun work on a
Neighborhood Stabilization Project that I plan to implement as mayor
that will help address the community's concerns about crime, blight,
and city pride.
I also plan to:
• Lower taxes and get the budget under
control.
• Generate new revenue streams.
• Make Rome
business-friendly.
• Create new jobs.
• Improve the
economy.
• Clean up and beautify our city.
• Bring
ultra-high-speed broadband, increasing high technology and
modernization of Rome's infrastructure.
I offer multi-faceted areas of expertise to draw upon. I have a
Bachelor's degree in Communication; I worked as a high school teacher
for eight years; I've operated my own business for over twenty years;
I have served on the board at Rome's Capitol Theatre for over eight
years; and I served as Rome's Main Street Manager specializing in
economic development and shepherding new businesses.
Please see my website for more information about me and my
campaign: www.mikeformayor.vision.
Also like me on my facebook page for videos and day-to-day
community concerns. www.facebook.com/mikeformayorofrome
As an elected mayor, I plan to seek
transparency in government (something we sorely lack now), to plan
projects thoroughly and conscientously, to invite public dialogue, and
to do what's right for my city -- and yours.
Together, we will
develop
Rome's Vision for Rome's Future.
Eleven years ago, I adopted Rome as my new Home Town where I
live with my husband, Ken. I love it here -- and even brought my
Mother to live near me in the heart of Rome’s downtown. I serve on the
Board of Directors at the Capitol Theatre since 2006 as Chairman of
both the Governance and Restoration Committees. I remain a vigilant,
involved citizen of Rome, monitoring City Hall activities and
decisions, often speaking at Common Council Meetings and public forums
to offer suggestions about issues important to all of us Romans.
We have a really awesome home — a restoration in progress — with
a family of cats and one border collie. And lots of friends and
trusted colleagues throughout the city and region.
And life in Rome is GOOD!
Thank you for your donation and consideration!
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