Ron Lurie campaign materials and resume, item 04

Elect Ron Lurie Mayor of Las Vegas TOTAL DEDICATION...........PROVEN LEADERSHIPWorking to Provide Protection and Opportunity for All the People of Las Vegas The Fight Against Crime... For 13 years Ron Lurie has served as a firm, outspoken member of the Metro Fiscal Affairs Committee (formerly Police Commission). In his efforts to help win the battles against crime Ron... ? Personally initiated the Park Ranger Program for increased park security and protection of our children and surrounding neighbors ? Always fought to secure the dollars necessary to fund Metro?s all-out assault on crime in Las Vegas ? Constantly pushed for more police officers in our neighborhoods and on the streets to protect our families and our homes ? Worked to get extra police sub-stations throughout the city to speed police response time on emergency calls ? Strongly supported the recent jail renovation project that allowed Metro to keep dangerous criminals behind bars instead of on our city streets ? Worked hard with Sheriff Moran to secure our vital new Metro communica?tions system ? Pushed hard for the installation of the E-911 emergency telephone number ? Vigorously supported programs that allow misdemeanants to work off their fines?this saves city taxpayers thousands of dollars every year ? Has been a strong advocate of the Secret Witness Program, Neighborhood Watch and was instrumental in organizing the D.U.I. Task Force to help curb drug and alcohol abuse With Ron Lurie you can be certain that public safety always has and always will?get immediate attention and top dollar. LAS VEGAS DEMANDS AND DESERVES.....TOTAL DEDICATION...PROVEN LEADERSHIPRON LURIE CARES ABOUT PEOPLE Ron has a tremendous compassion for our elderly and handicapped citizens, especially those living on fixed incomes?facing higher costs everyday. Since 1973, Ron has served on the Senior Citizen Advisory Board, working on solutions to the many challenges seniors must face. He actively supported the Sartini Plaza, the expansion of the Las Vegas Senior Citizen Center, funding for RSVP, Meals on Wheels and many other pro?grams that would improve the living conditions of those in our community so often in need of special services. Ron led the City?s fight that stopped secret shipments of nuclear waste from rolling right through the heart of our city. Traditional values really count with Ron Lurie?Ron has always voted against pom shops, topless bars and other establishments that would erode the very fibre of our community. Ron?s attitude on these places is simple??I never have and never will vote to support a business of that type.? Ron Knows How to Cut the ?Fat? and Waste in City Government Ron enjoys a strong working relationship with thousands of senior citizens...an active, vital force in our growing community. Let?s face it?we?d all like government to solve our problems, ?right now.? But...Ron Lurie knows there are only so many hard- earned tax dollars available to pay the bills. During his term on the City Council he?s had to make hundreds of tough budget decisions...he?s often accused of being tightfisted. Yet, while cities throughout the country face severe budget deficits ? some even going bankrupt?Las Vegas en?joys one of the lowest tax rates in Ron Lurie discusses tough America while still maintaining a budget decisions with , ? . . .,. ? Sheriff Moran. strong financial position. LAS VEGAS DEMANDS AND DESERVES.....TOTAL DEDICATION...PROVEN LEADERSHIP Sound Fiscal Management Pavs BIG DIVIDENDS Supporting the Boy Scouts of America is another community activity Ron is proud of. Ron is determined our city parks can and must provide a clean, wholesome environment for neighborhood family activities. Ron personally brought the Park Ranger program to our city. A Team Effort... A unified City Council...an excellent staff...com?bined with solid input from the Citizens Priority Advisory Committee have helped to keep Las Vegas in a strong financial position. For the past six years, the City of Las Vegas has received the national certificate of achievement award for excellence in financial planning and ac?countability. The fact is...less than 5%...of all U.S. cities even qualify for this prestigious award. Working to Improve the Quality of Life for Others. Ron personally led the fight to bring the Paramedic Program to the City of Las Vegas. The paramedics are part of our city fire de- partment-which is one of America?s finest. ?I don?t think we can say enough good things about our fire fighters-they?re #1 in my book.? ? Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Fiscal Affairs Committee ? Chairman of the Regional Transportation Commission ? Clark County Regional Flood Control District Board Senior Citizens Advisory Board Nevada League of Cities March of Dimes Boys and Girls Club of Clark County Board of Directors? United WayThe downtown transportation center will contribute to solving the city?s traffic problems and is the start of an exciting new progressive look for the downtown area. When it Comes to Expanding our Economy... Ron Lurie Gets the Job Done Ron worked diligently to help bring Citicorp to Las Vegas...Citicorp has meant over 800 jobs already and 700 more on line. He strongly sup?ported the development of the City?s new high tech park which will bring hundreds of new businesses to our city. Ron has also been a moving force in the revitalization of our down?town neighborhoods and establishing the tremendous new downtown transportation center (with much of the cost paid by private corporations). Ron believes we must carefully plan and develop our new growth areas while maintaining a safe, pleasing environment in our mature, established neighborhoods. According to Ron, ?For real economic growth and continued financial security for our residents, we must restrain taxes and provide a climate where business can flourish. Expanding our economic base is vital and Las Vegas is moving ahead with an exciting new vigor.?