My
philosophy for my life, my daily-work, and my community are the same:
To continue to generate maximum efforts each moment to ever
increasing the value and efficient function of every aspect of
the well being of my personal life and of my community. Long term planning is
important, but the careful considerations and ramifications of
each moment's decisions, each day, will create the actual quality of the
future for my life, my achievements, my level of being - and all else that
I am
allowed to affect by my actions and trust of my peers...All our future starts today....
Danville March 2005 ~ Why reelect Steve Foster
Historically, off year elections (non-Mayoral) get
low voter turnout and less interest. However, these off years elections are
of equal importance to our community. One half (7) of the fourteen City
Council members will be elected this April. Two times in previous elections
your Alderman for Ward 7 was elected with 19 votes separation. Your Vote is
essential. I believe that, while an Alderman should represent his or her
ward and address the needs of his constituents, an Alderman needs to
understand the over-all needs and goals of our entire city. Many of the
problems facing us require long term planning and real time
decision making. An understanding of finances and resources is
critical. A sound knowledge of past applications of our resources to problem
and needs solving is essential.
I believe that my experience and involvement in
our community on many boards and agencies, and prior presence as an Alderman
on both Public Service & Public Works Committees and Strategic Planning
lends an important understanding and experience in the applications of our
resources. I wish to continue to participate in our on-going efforts to
maximize use of our financial and human resources, to continue to bring
about an increasing rise in the quality of our community, and contribute
input into the present operations and plans for future development of our
assets. Working towards maximum efficiency and increased quality of results
continue to be my goal. I appreciate your vote for my reelection to Ward 7
Danville
Now April 21, 2003:
4/2003: The
recent elections hold much promise for Danville. I have met with
all the new Aldermen and they are intelligent, eager, qualified,
and committed to serve our community well. In particular, the
election of Scott Eisenhauer to Mayor represents many positive
changes, and an extraordinary opportunity for betterment of our
community in virtually all areas of concern.
Having served on the
council for three terms with Mayor Jones and the departing
former Aldermen this should in no way imply that many
achievements of Mayor Bob Jones, this past Council, and his
administration were not important. On the contrary, under Mayor
Jones, and the new form of Aldermanic Government, we have seen
unparalleled advancements and accomplishment in many aspects of
our community. In just one example: Even with the loss of major
companies the past fifteen years, through the efforts of Jones
and the Vermilion Advantage (EDC), we have seen an actual net
increase of over 3,000 new jobs brought to our city. For
another example, an enormous amount of blight has been removed
from neighborhoods and the downtown thru demolition and clean
up.
Mayor Eisenhauer has
a strong foundation from which to launch his proactive community
development plans, phase by phase. His knowledge, understanding,
and involvement in our prior efforts allows him the "hit the
ground running".
For those that say
“it’s business as usual”, you maybe certain that this will
be business by no means as usual. We have entered
a new age of opportunity, progress, and community involvement
that will cause our city to prosper and grow. “Business as
usual” departed Danville this April 2003 figuratively and
perhaps literally.
In my meetings with
Mayor Eisenhauer before, and especially since being elected, I
can assure you that his involvement, dedication, and
understanding of what needs to be done, and how, exceeds
my expectations.
This is a good
time for Danville, and a good time to live in our community. Get
involved, get on the train, we’re going on a great journey;
don’t leave your seat vacant, there’s a place for everyone……Steve
Foster
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for Alderman
Stephen E Foster Ward 7 Danville Illinois