Notes about Rodney Glassman, Ward II Candidate

City council candidate Rodney Glassman answers our questions below:
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Q1)  What would your first priorities be as a Ward II council member?

Providing everyone with an equal seat at the table and tackling our City's issues of water, curbing sprawl, increasing funding for public safety, transportation, investing in seniors and children and creating quality jobs. Overall, taking better care of those of us that are already here.

Q2) What do you see as the main need or needs in Ward II?

Road conditions and crime are two of the biggest problems in Ward 2 and I believe we need a City Council with strong leadership that will prioritize and begin by investing appropriately in those of us Tucsonans who are already here.

Q3) How would you approach the Rio Nuevo situation?

I am excited about the opportunity to assist in providing leadership towards creating a vibrant and successful Downtown. I believe the City needs to work with the University of Arizona to bring student-housing opportunities downtown as well as more private sector jobs. Downtown must not only be a great place to live and a great place to invest but it must also have an appeal that entices Tucsonans from throughout our entire community to travel downtown.

Q4) What is your feeling about open vs closed meetings?  Would you have a strong policy in this regard, especially for subcommittees that are currently sometimes meeting behind closed doors?

I support open meetings and participation by citizens at all levels of government.

Q5) Is there aything you feel needs to be changed in the way the current council operates?

We should work as a City Council to involve as many Tucsonans as possible and provide everyone with an equal seat at the table.
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