• Taxes: Proper tax fund management; support "No-Tax" holiday; fiscal responsibility.
  
  
• Balanced, Smart Development: Strive for optimum development mix; support Downtown Lee's Summit; keep and grow jobs in Lee's Summit.
  
  
• Schools: Support school initiatives and promote continued excellence.
  
  
• Infrastructure: Support road and utility enhancements; improve sewer systems.
  

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Hello,

I would like to share with you my commitment to Lee's Summit. As a candidate for Lee's Summit City Council, I care deeply about the city and citizens. The decision to run for elected office has come over time. Two years ago I was barely short in my ambition to be as City Council Member. Out of roughly 1,800 votes cast I missed by merely 24 votes.

My civic experience as a member of the Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Adjustments, Charter Commission, LS 360 and R-7 Boundary Study Team provide me the tools to lead. I have been exposed to many city opertations and activities. This exposure allows me to understand operations within the city and how they impact business and citizens.

City operations impact all of us, sometimes positively and sometimes negatively. Some of the impacts are good, such as continued economic success of the downtown area, which is the heart of the city. Our schools rival the highest quality in the state, one of the major reasons people move to Lee's Summit. Also, our parks system continues its excellence and growth.

Some city development has been beneficial; unfortunately some has caused problems. At times, unwise and unbalanced development has occurred, as well as inadequate infrastructure planning. There are recurring problmes with our storm water and sanitarty sewers, which impact our neighborhoods. Additionally, we have had innapropriate implementation of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and continued excessive taxes.

The impacts can be countered with a change in city government. I have not taken the decision to run lightly. My family and I know that campaigns are very costly, grueling, require sacrifice and dedication. However, if you believe in the future of Lee's Summit as I do and you believe we must have change in City Hall, I will be honored to receive your support and vote!!

I represent "YOUR VOICE IN LEE'S SUMMIT".

My family and I are dedicated. Election day is April 6. I look forward to serving as your city council member.

Warm personal regards,

Dave Mosby
Candidate for Lee's Summit City Council, 4th District.