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Elections! Elections! Elections: Here’s the candidate statement for Maria Kelly, who’s running for the LOCSD. As noted in my previous blog entry, for those wishing to send them in, I’ll be posting candidate statements for those running for the Los Osos CSD Board in November. The posting are for information purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement of any kind.



Campaign Statement for candidate, Maria Kelly, Los Osos CSD

Strengthen local control of financial issues:
Ensure that a forensic audit begin immediately after the election to resolve financial conflict and proceed accordingly
Work towards restoring the Districts financial credibility by hiring qualified professionals who understand our unique challenges and our community’s financial needs
Hire professionals who support the concept of global community through local responsibility and COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAW
Restructure management at the District level that will allow for effectiveness and frugality

Create positive working relationships within the community, the District’s staff and other governmental agencies:
· Establish a professional and positive relationship with all outside agencies
· Support District staff by ensuring stable budgeting, providing equipment needs and adequate staffing
· Engage in ongoing dialogue with any outside agency who may be vital to resolving our community debts

Progressively support needed services for our Community’s evolving needs:
Work with community members, grant writers and the county to help us establish;
· Parks and a pool
· Funds and guidelines for our neighbors who need financial assistance for services
· Address and create a plan for potential ongoing water issues including aggressive conservation and continued exploration of all options

I believe in the Constitution of the United States of America and the State of California. I believe in the Democratic process of government entities and the trust that they hold. I believe in the prudent use of our burdened judicial system. I believe that it is the duty of an Administrative Agency to uphold the public trust and respect the responsibilities that the community has entrusted to them and to behave accordingly.

Respect for Local Control
Environment and our Future
Sensibility and our Safety
Truth
Order of Business
Reliability of Representation
Elect Maria Kelly for Los Osos CSD Further info: mariakelley@charter.net