My name is Michael John Carter and I would like to take the time to discuss with the voters of ward one and all the citizens of Revere proposals I would set forth if chosen to represent my neighbors as Ward One City Councilor. These proposals reflect my views that despite the current economic climate, Revere can continue to become a safe city for families without burdening taxpayers. Revere is struggling with maintaining essential community services like Police and Fire as well as teachers. As the City continues to seek revenue for these services the first place they look is at taxpayers. I believe in order to fulfill the obligation to the citizens of Revere, the city council must first look within and cut the over generous spending.  I aim to achieve this with the following core proposals:

·        50% Reduction in pay for all city council members.

·        Immediate Freeze on council member’s $7,000 expense accounts.

·      The sale of abandoned assets which only burden taxpayers. The point of pines fire station and the former police station can provide revenue for the city as well as jobs for citizens if commercially developed.

·     The council pursues the Commonwealth and Mass Port for greater sound proofing for the residents of ward one who have had to deal with increased air traffic and decreased support from the Commonwealth.

The savings from these cuts is the equivalent of the base pay of a teacher, police officer or firefighter. Just as all of us have had to adapt to the times so must the city government. I will be an independent voice on the council with no commercial interests in the city. If elected I intend to play a vital role increasing the quality of life for the citizens of ward one and the City of Revere.

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