Cut property taxes
“I will cut the tax rate by eliminating the Alvarez tax increases. Our government is just too big and too expensive. Taxpayers want and deserve a government we can afford. We need to eliminate duplication, eliminate unfilled positions and focus on essential services.”
Cut the mayor's salary and benefits
"I'm going to cut the salary and benefits of the mayor by 50 percent."
No layoffs for police; no closed fire stations
Gimenez "pledged to maintain services and not lay off police officers" or close fire stations.
Post mayor's calendar on the Internet
"I would also post my calendar on the Internet. Everyone should be able to see who I am meeting with and what we are discussing."
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