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James Woodke

Salem Lakes Village Board

Top Issues

Taxes / Budget Every public sector organization must be fiscally responsible. The governing body must be responsible and be accountable to the public. I would try to bring Common Sense and Integrity to make sure the tough decisions are made to benefit the entire community. Infrastructure / Transportation The Village of Salem Lakes is not a small town anymore. It is made up of parts or all the following - Camp Lake, Lake Shangrila, Salem, Silver Lake, Trevor, Wilmot. Each part of the Village is unique and has its own priorities. We need to have a plan that addresses growth and expansion for the entire community. Change is unavoidable, if we actively plan for the future, we can manage how our community grows. Taxes / Budget We can't continue to have increases in our Taxes by 15 - 25%.

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