Your Questions, Answered
Your Questions, Answered
Straightforward explanations of what we propose, how we’ll accomplish it, and how you can measure the results.
These opening questions reflect the conversations behind our draft plans. They are not presented as submissions from named residents.
Would you rebuild every road, or use less expensive resurfacing?
We would choose the treatment based on documented conditions. A study of water and sewer infrastructure, coordinated with the responsible utility owners, would help identify where underground work is needed and where milling and resurfacing is sufficient. Each project should explain the reason for its scope, the alternatives considered, and the expected lifespan of the work.
How would you explain where the road money comes from?
We would show the estimated cost and the proposed funding sources for each project: existing funds, grants, identified savings or reallocations, and any borrowing. If money is moved, residents should know what is being deferred. If bonding is proposed, the explanation should include repayment and estimated interest costs. An application for a grant is not the same as an awarded grant.
How would we know whether your approach saved money?
We would establish a baseline using the prior year and three-year period, then publish completed road mileage and actual cost per mile each year. Resurfacing, reconstruction, and utility work should be reported separately, with consistent measurements and comparable scope. We would also show estimates versus final costs and explain changes, so residents can assess both value and the amount of work completed.
Does making road repairs cheaper mean putting off necessary water or sewer work?
No. The purpose of the study is to justify the right work at the right time. Necessary replacement should be planned alongside road repairs to protect service reliability and avoid repeatedly opening a newly paved street. The choice should account for condition, safety, remaining useful life, and long-term cost.
Will the tracker distinguish a promise from a completed result?
Yes. A campaign statement, a study, a funding vote, a contract award, and completed work are different stages. Each entry should identify the original dated commitment, later documented actions, and what remains unresolved. The same evidence standard should apply to both campaigns.
Will asking a question sign me up for campaign updates?
The proposed form separates the two choices. You can request an email when your question is answered without subscribing to ongoing updates. General updates would require a separate, optional choice that starts unchecked. Your email address would not appear with a public answer.
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What would you like to ask?
Form preview — not accepting submissions yet. We are setting up a shared inbox, answer review, and email delivery. The fields below are a draft of what we would ask; nothing is collected or sent from this preview.
Proposed process: the shared inbox receives the question, the team reviews an answer, and an email goes to residents who requested a reply. Public answers would omit contact details and use only questions approved for publication.