HP Bond Subcommittee member states case for voting yes on all 7 propositions

[Submitted by: Michael Nowakowski, District 7 Resident] -- As Vice Chair of the Historic Preservation Bond Subcommittee, and first-time participant in the bond process, my eyes were opened to the tremendous effort put forth by our Mayor, City Council, and city staff to ensure that this Bond Election reflected the needs of our city and reflected a common community vision. This was accomplished by bringing over 700 caring and passionate Phoenix residents together with an outstanding and knowledgeable city staff.

On March 14, I encourage voters to vote "YES" for ALL seven bond propositions.

Voting YES on Proposition 6 provides the city with the necessary resources to maintain efforts for safe, clean and decent neighborhoods. Our neighborhoods are the fundamental building blocks of our city and we shouldn't have to move to live in a better neighborhood.

Proposition 6 addresses efforts to provide affordable homes to families in a time when the Federal Government is allocating less each year to meet our growing housing needs. The challenge of our elected officials and Housing Department is figuring out how to stretch our funds in this economic climate. The alternative is lost hope and despair.

Proposition 6 addresses our need to preserve our historical sites. As the Mayor has stated, "Phoenix is a better place every time we are able to save a piece of our past. What historic preservation gives us that new construction does not is a magnificent variety of product, or style, of architecture, or craftsmen."

Your YES vote on ALL seven propositions allows our city officials to address our current and future needs and ensure that Phoenix remains an attractive place to live, work, learn and play. It's about improving our public safety, expanding economic development opportunities, strengthening neighborhoods, providing services for youth and seniors, and enhancing the life of all Phoenix residences.