Thank you to everyone who voted for me in the May 2006 primary elections. By receiving 65% of the votes cast, my name is the only one shown under the “Mayor of Salem” position on your ballot. Your vote for me this November will reconfirm that our community wants strong leadership that represents a positive, balanced approach to issues.

Salem has accomplished many things in the last four years - downtown revitalization, a new conference center, major reduction in crime, more family wage jobs, and urban renewal projects underway. The Salvation Army Kroc Community Center will add recreational choices in addition to the new Geer Community Park ball fields.

There has also been good progress on the next steps to obtaining a third bridge for vehicles to cross the Willamette River and for bike and pedestrian access from Riverfront Park to Wallace Marine Park using the Union Street railroad bridge. As part of the City Council decision process, we are developing a program for expanded environmental protection of our air and water.

During my four years as your Mayor, I have worked to form partnerships with individuals and organizations, bringing our collective energy, ideas, and resources together. Your vote for me will continue our progress of working together to lead us into an even more successful future.