Wednesday, May 9, 2007
Thanks
Take care.
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Question Submission Reminder
Please email your questions to SEllenJonesNA@msn.com
Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner
If you can't attend or have questions in general please feel free to send me an email @ Charlie.harshfield@gmail.com
Sunday, April 15, 2007
S. Ellen Jones and East Spring Street Neighborhood Associations to Host 3rd District City Council Candidates in Question and Answer Session
The S. Ellen Jones and East Spring Street Neighborhood Associations are proud to host a Question and Answer Session with the three candidates vying to represent the 3rd District of New Albany. The candidates are:
Steve Price (D) Incumbent
Maury Goldberg (D) Challenger
Charlie Harshfield (D) Challenger
When: Tuesday, May 1st –
Where: S. Ellen Jones Elementary School,
(Meeting to take place in the cafeteria)
Format/Agenda:
Each Candidate will have 10 minutes to introduce himself to attendees (30 minutes)
Questions and Answers (60 minutes)
Resident Questions are to be submitted prior to the meeting*
Email Questions to SEllenJonesNA@msn.com or call 812-941-0466 and leave a voice mail
A Moderator will read questions aloud and each candidate will have 3 minutes to respond
Candidate rebuttals of 1 minute will be allowed
If submitted questions are exhausted then the Moderator will facilitate questions from the audience
*Because time is limited, there is no guarantee that all submitted questions will be asked.
For more information, please call 812.941.0466, email at SEllenJonesNA@msn.com or visit www.SEllenJones.org.
Friday, March 16, 2007
Meet-N-Greet and Campaign Fund Raiser
at
Treets Bakery and Cafe, 133 E. Market St, Downtown New Albany
on
Saturday March 24th from 9am-11am
$15/per person, $8 kids 1o and under
Pay at the door
Monday, March 12, 2007
CHARLIE HARSHFIELD
CANDIDATE FOR 3rd DISTRICT COUNCILMAN
PLATFORM
GOAL: Enhance and expand Code Enforcement in all areas, including a Rental Inspection Program.
Action: Do research on other cities successful with code enforcement to find answers applicable to New Albany’s current situation. Utilize the resources and research previously provided by neighborhood forums.
GOAL: Work to maintain Historic Preservation and Revitalization of downtown.
Action: Keep open communication with the New Albany Historic Preservation Commission, and make every effort to participate in available preservation programs.
GOAL: Examine the feasibility of a City Court.
Action: Research other city courts to find answers for New Albany. Utilize the resources and research previously provided by neighborhood forums. Explore budgets and work with the code enforcement department.
GOAL: Promote Neighborhood Associations.
Action: Attend neighborhood meetings as much as possible, especially when invited. Address issues, participate in projects, and promote goings-on throughout the district to other city officials and the media.
GOAL: Study Street Department issues in relation to regular trash/debris pick up and disposal.
Action: Discover exactly what issues/challenges face the Street Department with its ability to adhere to a regular schedule. Work with the department and the budget to eliminate these challenges.
GOAL: Work to make the city of New Albany a more viable, receptive location for businesses, as well as new economic development.
Action: Take a hard look at tax abatements. Should a company apply and be granted a tax abatement, there should be a commitment from the company to give back to the city. Should commitments not be met, there should be consequences. Not only will incoming tax money from these businesses be put to use improving the city, the improvements will draw more business development to our community.
GOAL: Encourage all citizens to communicate their issues and concerns to their council representatives and City Hall. Expect or demand more than the status quo.
Action: By establishing regular town hall meetings, I will be accessible and I will listen to everyone. We are all equal and entitled to be heard. In addition to being reachable by phone and email, I will hold monthly or quarterly district forums.