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Donald Weyhrauch

Porterville City Council - District 4

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About Me

Safety Manager

Why I am Running

Listens first to understand. Validated statements through rigorous evaluation of the information and position. Financial analysis. Use of real estate development skills. Implementation of health and safety standards, knowledge and use of MUTCD requirements. Transit: Advocated for fiscal transparency and sustainability with the TCRTA Board. Supported Porterville's withdraw from Agency to re-establish Porterville Transit. prioritized protecting our valuable taxpayer resources through rigorous budget analysis and developing priority projects. I've championed initiatives for better streets and future water security. We've maintained balanced budgets while making critical decisions to add more police and fire professionals, improve and build new facilities that all support keeping our community safe. Supported reasonable and safe development that ensures traffic relief.. Serving on numerous committees, many with responsibilities for City commitment and decision making authority. Member of Ad Hoc committee -proposition 64 Regulation of Marijuana. Member of the Tule River Groundwater Sustainability Agency Joint Powers Agency (JPA). Porterville Area Development Authority (PADA). Member of the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District's City Selection Committee, Tulare County Regional Transit Agency, Tule River Improvement JPA,

Top Issues

Criminal Justice / Public Safety Improve pedestrian and bike safety measures. Infrastructure / Transportation Upgrading Westfield and Westwood intersection. Infrastructure / Transportation Reduce traffic congestion and improve more roads. Infrastructure / Transportation Budgeted sewer lift station upgrade on Westfield Ave. Infrastructure / Transportation Conduct a thorough assessment of road conditions across the district. Infrastructure / Transportation Widening Lombardi Street. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Prioritize continuing professional development for police and fire departments. Taxes / Budget Preparing the closure of the 2030 General Plan while working with the community to establish our 2050 General Plan. Taxes / Budget Increase the annual budget for road maintenance and repairs. Social Services Enhance the homeless "SMART Team" to better serve vulnerable populations.

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