Cynthia Brock for First Ward Common Council

What is the top issue facing first ward residents and how do you propose to address it? (Ithaca Journal Sept. 8, 2011)

Cynthia — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 16:46:28 +0000

Traffic and road maintenance.

Although parts of our Ward face zoning, development and contamination issues, First Ward residents are affected by Routes 96, 89, 79 and 13 which run through our neighborhoods and bring congestion, disruption and inhospitable conditions.

We must work with the Town to develop a comprehensive plan, focusing on sustainable

How would you handle the $3.5 million deficit the city estimates going into the 2012 budget? (Ithaca Journal Sept. 8, 2011)

Cynthia — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 16:42:03 +0000

To better control expenses and increase revenues, I support four strategies:

First, expanding shared services among city departments, neighboring municipalities, and ICSD;

Second, retaining a full-time staff person to aggressively pursue operating and capital grants (which brought in $7.6 million in 2009), thereby reducing the burden on our general fund and

What improvements to city services are at the top of your agenda? (Ithaca Journal Sept. 8, 2011)

Cynthia — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 16:39:28 +0000

I am committed to improving services which not only improve the livability, vitality, and uniqueness of our community for our residents, but also promote Ithaca as a tourist destination.

By actively promoting infrastructure enhancements to our roads, sidewalks, trails and parks; careful management of events, parking and transportation resources and zoning; coordination with the Tompkins

What makes you the best candidate to represent the First Ward? (Ithaca Journal Sept. 8, 2011)

Cynthia — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 16:36:56 +0000

My experiences as Commissioner of the Board of Public Works, community organizer and businesswoman give me the skills needed to be an effective Common Council representative for the First Ward.

As Commissioner, I understand our City’s management, organization, staffing, and budgetary environment.

As a community organizer experienced in building community playgrounds,

Requiring Emerson to Clean up South Hill

Cynthia — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:10:53 +0000

I wholeheartedly support, and stand with, the Community Advisory Group (CAG) in its efforts to compel Common Council to withhold approval of an easement to Emerson Power Transmission. The easement would facilitate the replacement of 300 feet of sewer and the simultaneous installation of an underground passive venting system along East Spencer Street as part

Endorsements by Appointed and Elected City Officials

Cynthia — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 20:30:35 +0000

Joel Zumoff, Common Council 3rd Ward Alderperson

I urge Democrats in the City’s First Ward to vote for Cynthia Brock for Common Council in the September 13th primary. Cynthia is smart, hard working, conscientious, diligent, and dedicated to the improvement of the quality of life in Ithaca, as her past service on the Board of

General Endorsements

Cynthia — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:55:35 +0000

Pete Meyers, Community Organizer, City of Ithaca

Cynthia has a demonstrated and longstanding commitment to the community and its’ workers. She has served in a variety of volunteer and organizational capacities throughout the community as well as serving on the Board of Public Works, which gives her insight, perspective and experience with issues that an

Improving City Infrastructure, Parks and Recreation

Cynthia — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 20:18:22 +0000

Ithaca is Gorges! Along with its wonderful natural beauty, Ithaca is bridges, streams, parks, streets, parking, sidewalks, water and sewer, and the Commons. Since Ithaca’s incorporation as a city in 1888, our residents and businesses have invested in the creation and maintenance of our infrastructure and recreational resources. It is this investment that has facilitated

Responsible Financial Management

Cynthia — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 19:56:31 +0000

One of the most important responsibilities of Council is the management of City resources. All management, planning and budget decisions must be grounded in a firm and collective understanding of the essential mission of City government, its priorities, and a strategy as how to best accomplish these with the resources at our disposal.

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