Here is another survey I received - the toughest part was stating a platform and comparing to current city policies - nonetheless, it is below, unedited, as submitted.
Have a great day all.
Information will be posted at Calgaryvotesonline.com
CANDIDATE QUESTIONAIRE
1. Candidate Profile - Please provide a candidates profile, to a maximum of 200 words that accurately introduces yourself to the citizens of Calgary. Recommended subjects could include;
- Career, business and or professional experience
- Service to the community - past and present
- Reason for running for office
- Will you serve full or part time?
I am an IT professional of 30 years, working in all aspects of support from Mainframe operations to Help Desk support and management. My community service has ranged from a community association board member, to the sports fields of the city. Becoming a soccer referee, then referee coordinator, and then changing from flat fields to flat water, I have been actively involved in the competitive swimming world for the last 5 years. I am running for Alderman, as I want to take it to the next level. Community to City. It is my goal to be a full time alderman, and that is my commitment to Ward 4.
2. Top 3 Issues/Personal Commitment/Accountability - what are your top 3 issues, on which you are willing to be held accountable to the citizens of Calgary at the next civic election, should you be elected or reelected? How does this differ from current city policy? (Please limit answer to 200 words)
The first issue is the 60M shortfall. I will find the money without cutting key services to the citizens – Police, Fire, Transit, and Library. These services are the face of the city. I will not borrow from capital budget to offset the legislated “non-deficit” operational budget. Another personal issue, closer to the community, is the kids right to play. Whether it be sports or the arts, I firmly believe the kids have a right to play. Finally, city services need to be expanded to all of the taxpayer base. Is it fair that a business in an industrial park which pays property and business taxes do not have the same city services as the base property owner / downtown employee.
3. Financial Responsibility - What is your policy on taxation, and specifically would you support limiting tax increases to the rate of inflation? How does this differ from current city policy? (Please limit answer to 75 words)
If the city wants increases services, the only solution is a tax increase. More snow removal, more recycling, more roads, no potholes, etc. All services have a cost, without a tax increase, how are these to be implemented. On that note, if there is an increase and no proof of service, we will have failed.
4. Public Transparency- What is your position on public business being done in the public and not behind closed doors? How does this differ from current city policy? (Please limit answer to 75 words)
Transparency is the word of the election. Is transparency operation in a fish bowl, or making issue pass through being completely invisible? All city decisions should be open to the public. There are specific issues that require “in camera” discussions, and this is the case with any board. My goal: community participation on all key issues.
5. Citizen Engagement-Please describe your personal philosophy towards active citizen engagement and participation? How does this differ from current city policy? (Please limit answer to 75 words)
Community residents will have access to participate in all decisions. We have the technology, but Ward 4 is an established community. All residents must have access. Legacy technology must be available so ALL constituents have a voice. I will be participating in community board meetings, and informing the community with all media forms possible, from web, to the community newsletter. This is and has always been an integral part of my platform.
6. Sustainability and Quality of life - What do you propose to support the philosophy of sustainability to maintain and improve the quality of life? How does this differ from current city policy? (Please limit answer to 75 words)
The residents are smart, and want to protect their neighborhoods. They do not want increased traffic; as well as they want it to be safe. Through a basic concept of lighting a flood rink, you can expand this to making sure all pedestrian walkways have lighting, if parks have lighting, then everything becomes safer. Our neighborhood is also blessed with Nose Hill Park. These park areas should remain protected for the benefit of all.
6. Contact Information- Please provide the following;
• phone number- (587) 999-2542
• email- Curtis@ck4a.ca
• website- www.ck4a.ca
• facebook- http://www.facebook.com/people/Curtis-Kruschel/100001428487430
• twitter- http://www.twitter.com/ck4a
• rss feed- http://ck4a.blogspot.com/
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