Candidate Position Statement: Wanda Lee Rohlfs

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[February 14, 2015]  LINCOLN - I am Wanda Lee Rohlfs and I am a Candidate for Alderman for Ward 3 of the City of Lincoln.

I delayed my formal announcement letter to the press until after I completed walking the ward and hearing the concerns of the people in Ward 3. This campaign is not about me, it is about you, the residents of Lincoln. Do the citizens of Lincoln share the same visions as those who are setting policies and spending the taxpayers’ money? Do the citizens of Lincoln want taxation without representation? Does it appear that when there are often unanimous or nearly unanimous votes with little discussion, that our wishes are being ignored or not even considered? We need a voice, a voice that is not tainted by the current “powers that be.” We need questions asked and we need due diligence and accountability. I am committed to being that voice.
 


During my previous term as alderman on our city council, I had experience with budgets, committees, and working with city employees. It was a right to express my opinions on the floor of the chambers before a vote so the citizens could see why I was voting the way I did. It may not always have been the popular vote but it was always a vote based on my research and fiscal responsibility. All citizens should have a voice and not be considered “barriers” to uncontrollable spending and ever higher taxes; such as the municipal utility tax. It is not just the taxes, but also the fines and the fees and other deterrents placed on individuals and businesses by our current administration that causes a lack of trust that is conducive to an unhealthy business economy.

A majority of citizens that talk to me are saying that we need to take care of what we have. They say the streets, alleys, sidewalks, and other infrastructure are really important. We need to prioritize spending for our infrastructure and police and fire pensions rather than carelessly spending our precious dollars on a new public safety building. Citizens have real concerns over the Logan County Alliance, previously known as the Chamber of Commerce, and their relationship with our city government. Taking over Tourism and Main Street and putting the control of their funding and operations into the hands of a very few has caused a great deal of turmoil. Those few have completely broken up and changed the Art and Balloon Festival. The city is giving a lot of public money to this private organization with little or no accountability. Is that what you want?

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Residents need to understand who they are voting for. Please read my Letters to the Editor. You can find them on my web site www.wandalee rohlfs.com.  They are written for you.

There are huge differences between my philosophy and that of my opponent. My goals for Lincoln are simple: turn things around in city government by keeping you informed, demanding accountability, financial responsibility, and open communication with citizens. This community has a vision for Lincoln. It is frequently stated that people like this area because of the small-town feel. I identify with that and believe we can maintain that feel if we hold the finances of our local government in check and seek resources from within all citizen groups and job markets to progress economically.

As a proven leader, doing what is right to allow for sustainable growth means we need to oppose the current practices of excessive spending and questionable alliances. Due diligence requires study of more common-sense and cost effective options in all expenditure areas.

The bottom line in decision making as it relates to the community as a whole, is “Doing what is right.” Equally important is having the ability to know what’s wrong and stand up against it. Please start by electing an experienced, practical, and free thinking candidate for Ward 3 Alderman, Wanda Lee Rohlfs. Vote February 24, 2015, at the Logan County Courthouse.
 

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