Norcross Times Questionaire
The following questionnaire was submitted to the Norcross Times for their candidate information insert.Norcross Times Candidate Questionnaire:
Profile:
Keith Shewbert
786 Sunset Drive
(678) 429 – 6039
Age – 47
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Masters of Business Administration
10 years in Restaurant Management
15 years in Information Technology
Gwinnett Technical College Instructor (Math and Computer Science)
Board Member Norcross Downtown Development Authority
Board Member Gwinnett Village CID
Board Member Gwinnett Village Community Alliance
Questions:
#1. What made you decide to run?
I have been given the opportunuity to serve the city on the Gwinnett Village CID board and the DDA. As a council member I can do even more to help improve the quality of life in Norcross. I have tremendous respect for Bruce Smith and the service he has provided the city. We need leadership that will continue and extend the work that Bruce and the current council have started.
#2. Now that we have a City Administrator, what would you see as your role on the council?
The City Administrator reports to and follows the direction of the council. The council reports to the people. It is important for citizens to know that the city administrator is a professional manager responsible for carrying out the strategy and vision of the council. The council’s job is to engage the community, interpret their wishes, and create a strategy that preserves our history, plans for growth, and protects our community.
#3. What are the most pressing issues facing the City and what should the council do about them?
I believe the City of Norcross is at a crossroads. We are the beneficiaries of over one hundred years of inspired leadership that created the town we love so much. Growth now threatens the fabric of that city.
To manage growth we should remember the three P’s Preserve, Plan, and Partner. We must aggressively preserve and protect our history. We should plan for growth that fits the character of our community. When outside interest proposes development that does not fit “our plan” the council must learn to say “NO”. Once the community has decided how it wants to grow we should partner with folks who can make “our plan” a reality.
The council must remember its basic duty of protecting the city, and husbanding its resources. We live in a safe city, surrounded by challenges. Our Police need the entire communities support. Finally the council must spend smart. We can lower the millage rate while maintaining services.
posted by Norcross2020 @ 6:48 AM
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