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Luke Diaz

Verona City Mayor

Top Issues

Economy Support development that includes good jobs. Economy Support development that includes both residential and commercial retail. Putting people by businesses means the businesses are close to potential customers or employees. Environment / Energy Invest in renewal energy – not only is this cleaner energy, it can even return some money to the city. Taxes / Budget Keep the city’s aa1 bond rating – the city achieved this improved rating in 2023, and I am proud of this accomplishment and plan to keep it. Education Maintaining our good relationship with the Verona school district. Environment / Energy Expand the use of electric vehicles. Environment / Energy Conserve energy – this is the responsible thing to do and it can help us save money. Taxes / Budget Prudent budgeting – this includes appropriately funding equipment replacement funds and contingency funds. Economy Our downtown is important and all Verona residents benefit when our downtown does well. Taxes / Budget Minimize city borrowing. Infrastructure / Transportation Building new pickleball courts. Environment / Energy Protect Verona’s natural areas.

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