Bruce Delgado Priorities

In fiscal year 2007-2008 officials overspent by $2 million and burned off $2 million of our savings (fund balance) to cover the deficit. In the fiscal year 2008-2009 officials plan to overspend by $10 million, which is a record deficit; the largest in city history. Ten million dollars in savings will be burned off covering this year's planned deficit. Given the current economic trends it is highly unlikely to secure anywhere near $10 million in new on-going revenues to cover our on-going expenses. This on-going $10 million budget deficit will burn off our entire savings by 2011. Fort Ord development won't be the miracle cure because revenues from the planned new Fort Ord hotel, offices and strip mall won't happen until well after 2011. This dangerous trend is a financial train wreck that can't be avoided without major cuts to city staff and services, coupled with new taxes on Marina businesses and residents. Officials' reckless budget strategy is a tax measure in disguise, which they want to keep a secret until after all the votes are cast in this November's election.

ACCELERATING DOWNTOWN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

• Quality jobs within walking distance of most Marina residents
• Leveling the playing field so that locally-owned businesses can prosper
• Stimulating our local economy by supporting locally-owned businesses, which keep their profits in town and hire local professionals like doctors, attorneys, accountants.
• Affordable housing in the town center where it minimizes costs to owners and City Hall.
• Create our own town center and central plaza where citizens can gather and celebrate.
• Preserving Reservation Road's 4-lane configuration, which is in the best interests of existing and future Central Marina businesses and residents. Transforming Reservation Road into a safe and vibrant main boulevard.

OPEN AND RESPONSIVE GOVERNMENT

Quarterly town meetings with unlimited interactive dialogue between the Mayor, citizens and business representatives. All questions and comments on any Marina topic are welcome.

SCHOOLS AND RECREATION

Fully funding school, youth and recreation programs while balancing the budget.

PUBLIC SAFETY

Fully funding public safety operations and facilities while balancing the budget.

AFFORDABLE SENIOR HOUSING AND MOBILE HOME OWNERS

Preserving existing senior affordable housing and mobile home owners' property values.