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tee, who overcame tremendous odds; and areas of Canyon Country. There are also of Santa Clarita.
the few who contributed to my cam- other areas where neighbors have been Special interest groups will know that
paign, knowing I had a race to run, while left out of the city. They want to be being a good neighbor to Santa Clarita
also raising money for the City Forma- incorporated, and we should move as does not mean that contributing to local
tion Committee with nothing to gain for rapidly as possible to accomplish their charities will be accepted in lieu of the
themselves except the pride of knowing desires. roads, schools, parks and pure air that
they had helped. A temporary city hall where people are necessary for a good quality of life.
will be able to come and meet with I will do my very best to understand
Howard P. "Buck" McKeon members of the city council and the city and educate myself on all issues facing
My goals and objectives for the City of manager. I want a truly responsive local the City of Santa Clarita.
Santa Clarita in 1988 include ... government.
Continued cooperation and effective, A budget that is sound, gives us a con- Dennis Koontz
resultful communication among city tingency against emergencies, and pro-
council members. We have had excellent vides the services that meet the needs of We, on the city council, have a lot to
relations and communications thus far, the community. look forward to in 1988. High on my list is
enabling us to move rapidly in preparing The year 1988 will be very important the establishment of open government
for incorporation. for the people of our valley and the City through appointed commissions and
Having the best full-time city manager of Santa Clarita. It will be the first year advisory groups. As I see it, there are five
we can afford. We hired, and have on the of our city. We are building a foundation critical issues to be addressed. There-
job already, an outstanding interim man- that will determine our future for years fore, I resolve to . ..
ager who will be with us for three to six to come. It is vitally important that we See the area expand through a care-
months and will help in the recruiting build well and that we move forward fully monitored, valley-wide plan cover-
and hiring of his full-time replacement. with thoughtful deliberation. ing such issues as roads, schools, emer-
Open, well-attended meetings, where It is exciting to be a part of this great gency services, water, and housing and
we will be able to get the maximum input venture. There has been such a tre- business development.
from the community in our decision- mendous outpouring of enthusiasm and Support existing youth organizations,
making process. commitment from everyone, that I know including the Scouts, American Youth
The appointment of a planning com- we will be successful in making this a Soccer, YMCA, and Boys and Girls Club.
mission comprised of competent, con- city to be proud of. Preserve our valley's heritage - its
cerned citizens. Their task will be to hillsides, historical markers, and oak
approve real estate development based Jan Heidt trees.
on the interim plan adopted by the coun- Looking ahead to 1988, I see many Bring more jobs to the City of Santa
cil, and to work with the community in tasks waiting for me. I resolve, therefore, Clarita by attracting manufacturers and
creating a General Plan for our valley. that, at the very least ... major retailers to the area.
The establishment of our "sphere of The city council members will not Support our senior citizens and their
influence" with LAFCO and the annexa- accept any perks, gifts or donations from needs for housing, transportation, social
tion of the Pinetree and Timberlane any source doing business with the City services, and health care.