Letter: Shirks lays out priorities

Jim Shirk, candidate for mayor of Carson City.

What makes me uniquely qualified for this position is my 20 years of private business experience, my service as a Navy veteran and I previously served on the board of supervisors. As a former supervisor, I am familiar with operations of city government and staff.

Some of today’s top issues are our local roads and maintenance, promoting a business-friendly atmosphere and we need to become money-wise with the city’s budget.

As your mayor we will reassess our priorities, we can no longer defer making decisions. No more kicking the can down the road.

Budgeting is the single most important thing local government does. As it reflects the vision, strategies, and priorities for the future of our community.

City government must be held to: openness, transparency and accountability. I am very mindful of these facts and firmly believe in this philosophy. The money within the city budget comes directly from you the citizens. City government is here to serve you the citizens and as your mayor I will.

As your mayor, working together with citizens on agenda items; setting up priorities and action plans for the betterment of the community will be conducted during my term.

There is a strong attachment to our slower pace of life, we are a close-knit community. Our rural small-town charm must prevail. It is family first and foremost.

Vote Jim Shirk for mayor this will be a vote for the much-needed change for a better tomorrow.

Jim Shirk

Carson City

Mayor Candidate