Transparency & Community Engagement

Trust in local government relies on open communication. This section focuses on how candidates would increase transparency and invite more public input in city decision-making.

How would you improve transparency in city decision-making? 

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    Andrea Faust Booth

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    Jack Burrell

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    Jimmy Conyers

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    George Ferniany

  • "I would ensure that all city meetings and boards are streamed live online."

    Joshua N. Gammon

    Place 2

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    Tracy Gatewood

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    Howell Gibbons

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    David Luc

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    Corey Martin

  • "We currently livestream all of our City Council meetings and work sessions, and those recordings are made available to the public on YouTube. It’s an important step in making sure residents can stay informed, even if they can’t attend meetings in person. We try to be as open as possible about the decisions we make on behalf of this community. I always encourage residents to reach out to the Council or the Mayor directly with any questions or concerns. I’m happy to meet one-on-one or talk through any issue to help people better understand the reasoning behind a decision or policy. At the end of the day, transparency comes down to two things: communication and availability. I believe being present, responsive, and willing to have honest conversations is what helps build trust and keeps government accountable to the people it serves."

    Jay Robinson

    Place 4

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    Troy Vickers

What would you do to better engage residents in public input processes?

  • Awaiting response from candidate.

    Andrea Faust Booth

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    Jack Burrell

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    Jimmy Conyers

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    George Ferniany

  • "I intend on holding frequent townhall meetings throughout the year should I be elected. This will allow citizens to engage with me in a more longform format than a 3-minute comment during council meetings allows. In order to be an effective leader you have to elicit feedback from your constituents. When I am approached with a problem or concern, I intend to respond as quickly as possible to the inquiry. Sometimes that can mean we need to research the matter more, but a lack of response is unacceptable."

    Joshua N. Gammon

    Place 2

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    Tracy Gatewood

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    Howell Gibbons

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    David Luc

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    Corey Martin

  • "The more voices we hear, the better decisions we can make—and public input is a vital part of good government. While we already livestream and record all Council meetings and work sessions, I believe we should continue expanding outreach beyond formal settings. That includes using tools like community surveys, social media, and email updates to make it easier for residents to stay informed and share their feedback. Just as important, I believe in meeting people where they are—whether that’s answering questions at the ballfield, listening at community events, or having conversations over coffee. As a council member, I make it a priority to listen, respond, and be available to anyone who wants to talk. If we want people to stay engaged, we need to stay accessible, communicate clearly, and show that their voices truly matter in the decisions we make."

    Jay Robinson

    Place 4

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    Troy Vickers