TOM WAJDA
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Continue residential development
in a controlled manner. |
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Encourage commercial development
to increase services and revenue to the Village. |
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Update the Village Code,
ordinances and Comprehensive Plan to reflect mandated Affordable
housing and Galligan / Tyrrell Road realignments |
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Keep
the Village fiscally and financially sound. |
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Expand the police department in
order to provide better coverage and safety, than is currently
available with only one officer on many shifts. |
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Maintain the fire protection
district and help expand their sources of revenue by controlled and
continued commercial, industrial and residential growth. |
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Expand water and wastewater
capability to businesses and to the residents of the Windmill and
Gilberts Glen subdivisions. |
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Actively
work with the school district to have a school located within our
Village boundaries. |
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Determine
water and wastewater rates for the future to maintain and expand the
current municipal system. |
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Enhance the Village’s position with the County, State and surrounding municipalities. |
ANSWERS TO TOUGH QUESTIONS…
You’re a current Trustee, why are you running for Village President?
“The Village is at a critical point in its development and the decisions, that are being made now, are going to affect all residents forever. I bring to the position of Village President an atmosphere of participation, where the Village Board, the various committees, plan commission, village staff, as well as, residents can provide input to make our village the best place it can be. Growth and Transportation issues are both challenges and opportunities that are high on the list of priorities. The energy and dedication I have given as a trustee, will continue in the leadership role of President of the Village as I am committed to doing the right thing, at the right time and for the right reason. I bring to the table seven years of commitment to the community and look forward to expanding the spirit of cooperation, where teamwork can increase as we grow.”
Is the current contractor for the water / wastewater operations going to being replaced? Is this going to affect my water?
“There are some issues with the current contractor and I believe that they will be satisfactorily resolved in the near future. The quality of the water being delivered is of prime concern. This has never been an issue and given that the right decisions are made at the right time, water quality will not be an issue in the future.”
A CANDIDATE OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS
PREVIOUS ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
· Village Trustee for seven (7)-years.
· Chairperson of the finance, license and ordinance committee (6 years)
· Member of the public works committee (7 years).
· Member of the Police & Safety Committee (6 years).
· Member of the Board of Trustees for the Police Pension Fund (2 years)
· Lead Village representative in securing $46 million in municipal bonds to finance the water / Wastewater plant and infrastructure for the Big Timber projects.
CURRENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
· Chairperson of the Homeland Security Committee.
· Chairperson of Public Works and Water Oversight Committee.
· Member of the Economic Development Committee.
· Member of the Building, Zoning and Planning Committee.
· Lead committee person in the selection of the Village Auditor
· Member of the Committee in negotiating fees and contributions for the Gilberts Town Center Development.
· Attended numerous meetings with the County on sensible development and transportation.
· Member of the Committee on affordable housing.
“There are many issues to be addressed regarding the future growth and development of the Village. This is why I am running for the position of Village President. I bring to this office seven plus years of dedication, experience, and commitment having worked on all major and sometimes controversial issues, so that the Village will Grow with Vision and be a great place to live as we move forward.”
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