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Douglas DeRito

Alpharetta City Council - Post 3

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Education Support, coordinate and work in concert with the Board of Education initiatives and involve their input and insights on any potential decision that comes before the City Council that could impact our educational system in Alpharetta. Economy Aggressively maintain a focus on attracting continuous investment by both corporate and small businesses to sustain and improve the economic environment required of every successful City. Infrastructure / Transportation Implement a Strategic Plan to Utilize Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Protections to Enhance Efficiencies, Create Cost Savings and Security Protections Across all City Departments/Operations. Taxes / Budget I will manage your tax dollars and the City budget to make certain we maintain a high level of services across every City Department and keep Alpharetta fiscally strong by maintaining the City's AAA Bond rating. Infrastructure / Transportation Maintain our Award Winning Parks and Recreational Programs and Assets, while continuing to Support the Expansion of Public Greenspace and Pocket Parks. Education Support and build around the Youth Advisory Council implemented during my current term to engage our youth in local government. Infrastructure / Transportation I will support ongoing investments in the City’s existing signal interconnect initiative, make needed intersection improvements, continue to support sidewalk connectivity, support the ongoing enhancements to our Greenway System and Alpha Loop and support improved mobility options around the City. Infrastructure / Transportation Insuring quality growth within the requirements of our tough zoning laws, including addressing head on the requirement of City government to fund the necessary stormwater management needs. Arts / Culture Support the ongoing efforts to enhance cultural arts in the City; whether that be theatre, music, sculpture or art work. Social Services Support programs to continue to enhance the quality of life in Alpharetta for both our Seniors and Youth. Taxes / Budget I will also lead on maintaining a stabilized tax base, which my record reflects a 100% record in supporting tax relief and increases in the City’s residential homestead exemption.

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