| Contra Costa County, CA | November 2, 2004 Election |
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EnvironmentBy Tom ButtCandidate for Member, City Council; City of Richmond |
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The Richmond ENVIRONMENT is the second of the "Three E's" that makes for a healthy Richmond.The environment is not just about nature; it's about our entire quality of life # the overall health of our city. Clean air and water, and a healthy natural environment are a critical component of our quality of life. But there is more. The built environment includes buildings, streets and parking lots. Are they aesthetically pleasing or ugly? Are new developments compatible with existing neighborhoods? Are new streets and parking lots seas of asphalt, or are they landscaped with trees, flowers and shrubs? Are they maintained or left to deteriorate? Is art an integral part of our community? What about healthy neighborhoods? Do fear of crime, speeding traffic and unpleasant surroundings keep us and our families prisoners in our homes? Can we walk to neighborhood stores, services and parks, or does every necessity require an automobile trip? As a Richmond City Council member, I will take action that will make Richmond a city where fear of crime recedes, where pedestrians are safe and welcome, where new developments are well-designed and compatible with what is already here. I will provide leadership to expand and improve parks, recreational opportunities, historic preservation, public art, trails, public transportation and the urban forest. These thing will not only improve the quality of life for residents, they will attract new businesses and enhance expansion opportunities for existing businesses. |
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