Inclusive Tolbert has a solid plan

One of my favorite parts of being on City Council so far has been the Public Safety Sustainability committee we just finished. This was the first group I have worked with that was all inclusive. Mayor Barb Tolbert coordinated this group to include council members, senior managers, captains, firefighters and police. Because of this, we were able to come up with several great recommendations that were well vetted and reviewed by many points of view. We now have a solid plan moving forward.

I appreciate Mayor Barb’s collaborative approach to solving problems. She believes in getting as many people involved as possible and coming up with a viable solution together.

She also started a new budget process. Now all the senior managers and directors work together to balance the whole city budget, rather than battle for the same funds. Projects that overlap in different departments are being done together to save resources.

I’m proud to serve with Mayor Barb. I believe her determination and collaborative work ethic are just what this city needs for the next four years moving forward. I urge you to vote for Barbara Tolbert this November, so we can continue to go in the right direction.

Jesica Stickles

Arlington