Kathleen Abaie

Infrastructure / Transportation We live in the desert. Water is critical for our survival. Roughly 90% of Cave Creek's water supply comes from the Colorado River thru the Central Arizona Project (CAP). The seven (7) states that are beneficiaries of the Colorado River water have not come to an agreement as to how to move forward equitably with the diminishing supply. This effects all in Cave Creek and Arizona as a whole. There are many educated and talented individuals fighting hard for Arizona's right to water. I will be right alongside looking for solutions. Although systems have been put in place for the mechanical functions, water sources and allocations have not been sufficiently secured. Reducing the water allocations or, heaven forbid, shutting the tap off totally effects us all and our real estate values would diminish dramatically. The effort cannot stop and we must continue to conserve and secure water for all here in Cave Creek. Government Reform Cave Creek deserves to be protected for many reasons; among them, our history and western culture, our vibey eclectic style, our modern day saloons and restaurants, the rodeo grounds, the talented artists that capture who we are, the many local business owners and commercial core that helps support us, all who live here and our quaint personality. We are like Old Arizona only a cooler hippie chic variant. Join me to ensure that Phoenix and Scottsdale respect our town borders. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Highly flammable stinknet weeds, lack of rain, high heat and human carelessness. The perfect storm for wildfires, which affect us all. I support the use of CodeRed to obtain emergency information and updates. Being Firewise is critical and it helps everyone, our own self and our neighbors. I support getting the word out, maintaining a 30 foot buffer on the perimeter of your home and accessory structures. Help your neighbors. I support working with Town officials, the Fire Marshal and the Maricopa Sheriff's Department to keep us safe and fire free. Government Reform 4,005 acres Think about that for a minute. Let that settle in and ponder on what it would mean for our beautiful Town of Cave Creek to acquire the entire 4,005 acres of open space currently owned by the Arizona State Land Department. I fully support this purchase!