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Issues
Taxes
Streamline City departments through the use of technological efficiencies and innovative practices.
Identify and implement any government services that can be Internet-provided.
Limit government services and spending to only the most critical areas.
Limit the use of tax increment financing (TIF) to projects that meet the strict application of statutory and local guidelines.
Ease reliance on debt issuance as a means of funding.
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Traffic
Provide strict oversight of the Manchester Bridge project
Require developers to meet the City's full parking space requirements or pay fee-in-lieu of spaces
Support PACE and Metra programs that seek a full, frequent, and fast public transportation system
Make Wheaton more bicycle-friendly
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Development
Provide strict oversight and encourage resident input for Hubble redevelopment.
Address stormwater and flooding issues in the Hubble area and along Winfield Creek
Support the Wheaton Grand Theater Project.
Replace the downtown Jewel grocery store.
Attract diverse businesses to Downtown.
Limit the use of tax increment financing (TIF) to projects that meet the strict application of statutory and local guidelines.
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Safety
Support participation in County-wide fire and police communication system
Support technology that enforces traffic laws, but protects traditional civil liberties expectations
Support internet-crime prevention programs
Develop volunteer programs with the police and fire departments
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Housing
Seek neighborhood input before and during the planning affordable projects.
Encourage developers to set aside a small percentage of middle-class units for single parents, beginner families, government employees, young adults, and empty nesters.
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Environment
Government
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