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I am ready willing and able to serve the citizens of District 2 and Shasta County. Born and raised in Shasta County and being involved in the process of Shasta County government thru boards and commissions gives me the perspective to be a decision maker.
My preparation to run did not start yesterday, It started in my early 20’s serving on over 15 advisory boards and commissions, appointed by Supervisors, City Council members and Judges. They gave me their trust to make informed recommendations on the boards for the betterment of Shasta County. Now it is my time to make wise decisions as a County Supervisor. I have extremely broad background knowledge of the County because I have been a working person, and business owner and community activist for 40 years. I bring the perspective of private business, not government employment to the office of Supervisor.
My education includes: Shasta High School
Chico State University
I have experiences at: Shasta County Planning Commission
Shasta County Grand Jury
I was on the Committee that formed the General Plan in 1984, It needs a major update to prepare for the growth that we all know we cannot stop. Growth should and will occur in the area where infrastructure can support. We have a lull in growth because of the economy, We need to develop a plan that will protect property rights and incorporate regional planning so we do not get spral as happened so much in California. We can stop some of the fighting over land use with a long term plan that defines use so we all know what is coming.
We are and will continue to have a tight budget in our county. Some hard decisions will have to be made. Paying attention all these years makes me well aware of the cycle of Shasta County economy. I know we cannot spend what we do not have. We need 80 million in capital improvements right now, jail, juvenile hall and animal facility. Where are we going to get these monies to build and maintain these facilities?
We must pursue a tax sharing agreement with the all the cities in the county. A sharing agreement will stop the fight as to who gets the tax generating big boxes. A retail store built in the county doing 100 million in sales will generate about ½ million more money if built in the county. This why all cities and counties want things built in their jurisdiction and not necessarily where the best location as far as traffic and other infrastructures might be located.
Presently the city does not pay its fair share of what I call the ugly stuff Jail, Juvenile Hall, DA and human services, With their 100,000 citizens use along with the 80,000 people in the county the facilities are overcrowded and overused with little compensation to the county. This impacts the city as well as the county in that we have many that belong in jail, need prosecution and have mental issues that are not being addressed.
John Wilson Will: Protect our WATER RIGHTS: bigger issue than we thing.
- Maintain our PUBLIC SAFETY
Have STEWARDSHIP FOR OUR NATURAL BEAUTY
WORK FOR YOU: we must never we are public servants
A vote for John Wilson is a vote for responsible government run by a person who has served his community since his early twenties, watching government from the outside, not as product of the system. With your input and openness in government I will study the issues and make informed decisions that will benefit the citizens of Shasta County.
Thank You for Your Vote JOHN WILSON
Contact 945-9996 www.electjohnwilson.com
