Question #2: What is your vision for Fillmore if elected? What do you perceive as the 5 most important
priorities for the city?

Patti Walker: I believe in a Fillmore where we live, work, and play; a Fillmore that flourishes and thrives. A vision centering on our quality of life:
environment, housing, transportation, and preservation of all we hold dear.
We have public lands and a scenic river corridor we have not tapped into.
Many priorities Fillmore faces are placed by regulatory agencies - Regional Water Quality Control Board and state and federal legislation.
. RWQCB recently issued a county-wide stormwater permit. The first of many phases requires us to test the stormwater estimated to cost $150,000 a year.
. As co-chair on the Compact for a Sustainable Ventura County we need to comply with SB375 and AB32 to reduce greenhouse gases.
. In spite of my votes against building in the floodplain, building happened. FEMA now certifies levees every five years. Not all Fillmore's levees were in compliance and many residents may need to purchase flood insurance. I was part of the discussions with FEMA and successfully obtained a two-year extension to provide additional data to support our position the levees should be certified. Data is presently being compiled with the help of the County.
. Fillmore continues in its crusade to keep our sales tax revenue earned from businesses with offices in Fillmore. Without these taxes we will be hard-pressed in achieving a strong economy.
We need to focus attention on a plan to promote a strong economic development policy that provides a balanced, sustainable economy so Fillmore prospers well into the future.

Brian Sipes: My vision for Fillmore focuses on our quality of life and fiscal prudence. I strongly believe in a sustainable community that promotes small business growth, communication, customer service, anti-blight initiatives, and improving our work force. My vision also endorses the City of Fillmore's Vision 2020 plan.
My vision does NOT include high density development with three and four story buildings that have been advocated by a few current and past City Council members. Being a native of Fillmore, I respect and adhere to the concept of keeping Fillmore the last, best, small town, in Southern California.
Having attended the City Council's Goals Setting Workshops that were offered to the public in March of 2010, I provided input to the City Council on what citizens have expressed to me. I feel to be an effective leader, you must be able to reach out to all citizens of our community and include all suggestions, concerns and comments.
My vision for Fillmore is universal. I am confident that my leadership and vision will move our City forward so we can adapt to progress for the betterment of this great town.