Mercer for City Council

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TO BUILD A CITY OF EXCELLENCE

The only sure bulwark of continuing liberty is a government strong enough to protect the interests of the people, and a people strong enough and well enough informed to maintain its sovereign control over the government.

–Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Mercer "... demonstrates a command of issues like public safety, economic development and transportation needs. He is one of the most open council members in communicating with his constituents, even those who strongly disagree with his positions. And while he is focused on issues important to his district, he also keeps the interests of the whole city in mind as he weighs decisions."
--The Daily Reflector, 10/22/09

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Fellow Citizens of Greenville,

I am running for reelection to the Greenville City Council in the upcoming election, and I value your help as we continue working together to build a city of excellence.

In this very challenging economic environment, I am proud to have worked on developing a prudent city budget, which required no cuts in essential services and no increases in taxes. Indeed, the city has been able to hire, or has budgeted for, 14 new police officers, 12 new fire and rescue workers, and a neighborhood ombudsman, and we have significantly upgraded our law enforcement technology. Crime in Greenville is at a 10-year low, and violent crime has decreased 15% since 2006, although I hasten to add that some of the factors impacting crime are beyond the city's control. We are continuing, in a fiscally careful way, with critical transportation, center city, greenway, bike, sidewalk, and other revitalization projects.

In my time on City Council, Forbes magazine ranked Greenville #2 in the nation in its list of "Best Small Places for Business and Careers," citing our high job and income growth and low cost of doing business. The Financial Times fDi Magazine recently ranked Greenville in the top 10 in four "American Cities of the Future" categories, which indicate the best prospects for inward investment, economic development, and business expansion.

With your help I will continue to work for:

Jobs that come because companies are attracted to our quality of life and favorable business climate.
Smart, planned growth that benefits all our citizens, small and large businesses, and neighborhoods.
Quality of life initiatives that build a city where people can live, work, and play safely.
An informed, active citizenry that fosters open, responsible government.

I have a vision of Greenville as a vibrant business, educational, health, and cultural leader in North Carolina; a powerful economic center with many biotech, green, ecotourism, and other industries; a beautiful, walkable, bikeable, inclusive, safe city with a dynamic uptown; and a city famous for its towering oak trees, flowered parks, clean air, and healthy citizens who know their neighbors. We must act today to make sure our city is a place where we and our children and our grandchildren will enjoy living, working, and serving.

As exemplified in my Town Hall meetings and my twice-monthly newsletter—sent by request to interested citizens—I will keep you informed about your city government and explain my votes on important issues. Send me your email address if you would like this occasional newsletter where I give my comments on important and controversial city issues.

I was born and raised in eastern North Carolina and understand the issues and challenges of people and municipalities in our part of the state. I will run a fair and vigorous campaign, and I appreciate your support.

Thank you,

Calvin Mercer

mercerc99@yahoo.com

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