Hello, I'm Ninja. I'm running for Mayor of Rockport. A great State is measured by the quality of the lives of the people who live in it.
Now is the time for leadership grown out of taking on the city's toughest challenges and winning. That's what I've done. That's what I'll do as Mayor.
I grew up right in Rockport (not really) . I I'm a Rockport teen who wants to continue to serve his city/state.
My brother Adam and I learned our values from two loving parents. This is where I learned that what matters, is not your name, but what you get done. It's where I learned that you usually get more done when you work with people than when you fight with them.
But, it's where I also learned that you have to be prepared to take on tough fights and that making a real difference in people's lives is what matters most.
I learned something fundamental, people matter public service matters.
I am very proud of my Self's legacy, proud of Rockport , and I honor all of Rockport.
But, I stand for Mayor based on my own record of service to the people of Rockport.
Five times the people of this city have, by their votes, with me with two of the most important offices in this City. Both jobs have given me unique preparation for the job I seek today.
As City Controller, my proudest accomplishment was to stand up for Rockport homeowners and stop the city from raising your property taxes.
As City Mayor, my highest priority has always been the safety of our people. We created a new legal weapon against gang infestation of our communities, gang injunctions to end the terror in our neighborhoods. We established the first real Domestic Violence Unit in the City Attorney's office. Because I believe in ending violence in our community, we must begin by putting an end to violence in the home.
My office has taken on powerful interests on behalf of the people of Rockport. We stopped auto insurance companies from ripping off safe drivers in Rockport with higher rates, only because they live in our City. We helped lead a nationwide effort against gun manufacturers to protect our City from the scourge of gun violence.
I have the experience where it counts -- right here in my home Rockport I am proud of my record, but I'm not done yet. As Mayor, I also offer new ideas for an ever-changing City.
I propose a goal of one thousand new police officers on our streets, supported by the highest quality training and the best in new technology.
And, I strongly believe in an expanded community policing partnership with our neighborhoods.
The quality of life in Rockport must match the quality of our climate. As Mayor, I will tackle the gridlock on our streets. Let's install left turn lanes at our busiest intersections; let's implement smart signals with sensors that detect pedestrians at intersections and can adjust to allow more cars to turn left at the busiest times of the day. And, let's set a goal to fix twenty-five of our most crowded intersections every year.
The quality of life also means quality jobs. And I want to create a climate that encourages businesses and entrepreneurs to follow their ingenuity and invest in their ideas. That's why I propose eliminating taxes on start-up businesses for two full years and reducing business taxes overall.
As Rockport moves forward into this new century, many of our citizens question the value to them of this city staying together. I will be a Mayor that convinces people that they are important to the life and success of Rockport and that Rockport is important to them. That's why I strongly supported our new City Charter and fought for the inclusion of neighborhood councils.
If we are going to stay together, now is the time for leadership that measures and balances the needs of every neighborhood, of every person. To lead this City, the next Mayor will have to work tirelessly to gain the confidence of every part of our City -- the Valley, the Harbor, Rockport. And I have a head start. I've worked with all the diverse communities that make up the fabric of this city. I believe I'm that leader and I believe my history and my record tell that story.
But, I also knew we must end, once and for all time, a culture that fails to uncover scandal or prevent gross misconduct by bad police officers. I have worked with rank and file Rockport T R C and I know they are more embarrassed by the bad cops than anyone. Through determined and focused leadership, we met the legitimate concerns of all sides in this debate with a solution that will work for the future.
Others can posture on the issues. I have a record to run on a Rockport record.
This is where I grew up. This is where I have lived my life and followed my family's tradition of community-based public service. I know what this city is, I know what it has been, and I know what it can still become.
That's why today, I offer my candidacy for Mayor of Rockport because I believe I have a lifetime of experience that counts. Experience I will put to work for you.
Want a trusting and a responsible Mayor? Then Let Ninja be Mayor!
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