Here are the facts!

By Steffen J. Bartschat

Don't be misled by the recent TVIC newsletter. Steffen supports Judy Chapman (incumbent) and Linda Johnson for TCSD Director. Vote for Chapman, Bartschat, and Johnson on Nov. 4.

- Steffen Bartschat

"Beware of false campaign promises and inaccurate statements. Be aware and vote Nov. 4 for Judy Chapman, Steffen Bartschat and Linda Johnson."

- Linda Johnson

Allegations in a recent TVIC newsletter are FALSE AND MISLEADING. VOTERS NEED TO KNOW THE FACTS!

While Judy Chapman has served on the Board, the TCSD has...

· Achieved balanced budgets over the past 12 years and without rate increases the last 3 years, despite rising costs and inflation

· Retained in-house garbage collection, instead of paying higher outsourced rates

· Completed 10-year Capital Improvement Plan for sewer system

- first section constructed in the Fall 2003

- new pump station, main and laterals on Flamingo Road

· Negotiated new contract for better sewage treatment rates at Sausalito-Marin City Sanitary District and currently exploring ways to further reduce long-term costs

· Approved funding and total renovation of the Tam Valley Community Center and approved current building upgrades, including landscaping

· Obtained Special Districts Award for Recycling Program

- new blue single-stream cans and green cans

· Initiated Master Plan process for District parks and obtained funding for improvements for Kay Park

· Obtained competitive State grant funds for Parks and Recreation

· Held salaries and labor costs in-line with, or less than, those of other districts

· Received successful independent financial audits every year

· Changed workers' comp insurance for significant cost savings

· Supported community events such as Rhubarb Review, ice cream socials, annual Arts & Crafts Fairs, golf tournament, movie nights, picnics and other events

· Improved TCSD Newsletter

· Minimized expenses on legal matters; initiated no litigation during Judy's tenure

· Supported Gateway Coalition which is a TCSD committee that works with the County, GGNRA, Caltrans, and other agencies to advise on transportation, trails, and beautification of the area

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On November 4, Vote CHAPMAN (Incumbent), BARTSCHAT, and JOHNSON TCSD Directors