Marney Babbitt-Pierce

Infrastructure / Transportation SMALL TOWN FEEL - Clarkdale will always be a small, historic town because of the people who choose to call Clarkdale home. We need to channel that community spirit as we plan for modest growth into the future. Smart growth includes historic preservation, appropriate zoning, investment in our infrastructure, and preparing for the Clarkdale we want in 50 years. This balance takes all of us, and I encourage the public to keep sharing their views with me, coming to meetings, and serving on Town Boards and Commissions. Infrastructure / Transportation INFRASTRUCTURE - Deferred maintenance cannot continue. Over the last four years, we have initiated the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), a five-year rolling document that looks at the infrastructure (roads, water, historic buildings, etc.) needs of the town and prioritizes them for planning and funding. I am incredibly proud of this plan and everything we have accomplished since 2020. Taxes / Budget TAXES - I am committed to maintaining or lowering property taxes. We have access to many funding opportunities to ensure that we provide a high level of service to all residents. Environment / Energy WATER - Water is our most precious and limited resource. We have an aging infrastructure, rulings are coming down from the federal government regarding lead and copper, and we need redundancy in our water production and sanitation. My focus is on ensuring we have adequate water and we continue to plan for the future with re-use, including purple pipe. Economy GROWTH - We all know what a fantastic place Clarkdale is to live; the secret is out, and more and more people would also like to call Clarkdale home. We must plan for this growth to ensure we have adequate resources for our community and do not lose our small-town charm.