Position on Balancing the Budget

By James "Jim" Franklin

The following is a brief outline of why I am running for the Palm springs City Council

Things have changed over the fifteen years that I have lived here. We have seen an influx of new, younger people that have come to call Palm Springs their home. The summers are no longer a time of year for everyone to close down and go to the beach. Our downtown has experienced a burst of energy that will only be enhanced by the opening of the new casino.

Before joining Tarbell Realtors I owned and operated my own business. I worked to balance our budget, meet our payroll and make a profit in the end. While government is not a business, there are many similarities. I will make the tough decisions, but at the same time have compassion for our city employees and my fellow residents.

I will also work to improve the involvement of our neighborhoods. Over the last few years the current administration has failed at improving communications with the residents who pay the taxes. I feel that we need to be more responsive to the concerns of citizens. I am in favor of changing the city council meetings so that concerned citizens can receive an answer to their issue at the time they are addressing the council. I will not sit and ignore your concerns.

We can continue to move our city forward, but I can't do it alone; I need your vote. I will work hard to build a strong City Council and promise to always tell you the truth, good or bad. I also promise to represent all of the residents of Palm Springs, not special interest groups who are looking for a handout from the taxpayers. Let's keep our city moving forward. Jim Franklin 325-5618, http://www.franklinforcouncil.com