Matzke Declares Candidacy for Mayor of the City of Oneida

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

There's an old adage that says: 'Those who fail to plan, plan to fail.' No where is this more evident than the present condition of the City.

Today, I am declaring my candidacy for Mayor of the City of Oneida. I do so with a plan to get us back on track towards a City where we work together to make a better tomorrow:

          *Get back on track with revitalizing downtown. To do this, I will work closely with those people who want to see downtown thrive once again. Pedestrian traffic will be encouraged and promoted, present business supported and new ones encouraged.

          *Get back on track with our City wide economic plan. We need to partner with our residential, commercial, manufacturing, agricultural, educational, and health service providers to create a marketing program that is business friendly and attracts people and business to our area.

          *Finally, get back on track with our City's finances. This present year's budget of an 8% increase in taxes is irresponsible.  It shows a total lack of concern in today's struggling economy.

I have always taken pride in our City, and still believe that Oneida is "A Bit of America at its Best". That vision has been lost by this present administration and we need to take it back.

Because I was the previous Mayor, the citizens of Oneida have the right to see me initiate changes from day one.  I will:

          - Work to provide a Pro-business environment to protect the businesses we now have and to foster job creation.

          - Look for ways to initiate our City wide economic plan with emphasis on revitalizing downtown and to work hard at marketing our City.

          - Have a fiscally responsible City budget that once again supports our City's quality of life and brings down our debt.

          - Support a safe community for all Oneida Residents.

          - Foster a service-attitude in government.