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Local Candidate
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Posted by Florida Greens
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Friday, 23 October 2009 09:19 |
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Javier is a member of the Green Party of Florida and has devoted over 30 years of energy and vision to creating a more sustainable Lake Worth for today’s and tomorrow’s generations. His current campaign for mayor is just another leg in that journey.
A Message from Javier: I want to personally thank everyone for the encouragement and support I have received since announcing my campaign for mayor. I intend to earn every vote by running a campaign that puts values and issues before fundraising and political favors. My campaign will be based on humanitarian values and fueled by elbow grease. I believe in your vote and look forward to serving as Mayor. I hope you will join us in what we intend to be the most progressive campaign in Lake Worth’s history.
A Different Kind of Campaign- We will take to the streets on bikes and on foot.
- We will be conscious of the carbon footprint and the true costs of the products purchased for the campaign.
- We will run an ethical campaign and accept only individual donations.
- We will self limit all donations to less than the legal limit.
- We will encourage all the candidates to join us in a series of forums where the public can hear from the citizens and what they want.
- We will encourage our volunteers and supporters to join us in community service projects.
- We will strive to inspire, educate, and uplift the citizens of Lake Worth.
- We will have fun doing it.
My Platform:Wise and Equitable Use of Land and Resources- Ensure that publicly owned assets, including the beach, benefit all the community
- Develop and support land trusts to clean up and stabilize our neighborhoods
- Establish our city as an energy independent city by the ocean. Conserving energy is the first step to citywide obtainable/sustainable energy reliance.
- Reestablish our beach’s protected dunes, prevent dredging, and create an educational nature center
Green Economics- Replace empty store fronts with incubator businesses, cooperatives, and cottage industries
- Create green jobs by providing incentives to businesses that implement sustainable practices and offer a living wage
- Advocate for a downtown arts center for all residents
Future Focus- Maintain diverse and consistent recreation, arts, and sports programs for residents of all ages
- Focus on youth by addressing social problems with humanitarian solutions
- Promote family planning and crime prevention through education
Participatory Democracy- Keep citizens informed and involved through town meetings held throughout the city
- Encourage participation from all citizens regardless of nationality, gender, sexual orientation and economic status - All must shoulder their civic responsibility
To contact Javier, send him a message at
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. To volunteer or contribute, visit his website at www.JavierForMayor.com. |
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Last Updated on Friday, 23 October 2009 09:24 |