Alan Autry

Leadership demands that we make tough choices.

I am convinced that your Mayor must take the leadership role in education too.

Leadership requires the courage to make decisions that will benefit the next generation.

We need innovation in education and dedication to the task before us.

I support public and private partnerships whenever appropriate in order to achieve our goal of a prosperous and vibrant downtown.

I do not believe that defending traditional marriage between one man and one woman excludes anybody or usurps anybody's civil rights and denies anybody their civil rights.

There has been much talk referencing what I consider conceptual reports like the Landscape of Choice and documents created as a result of the Great Valley Center.

A multi-purpose stadium is an absolute must in order to invigorate our downtown and, simultaneously, let the rest of the country witness that we can get things done.

It cannot take decades to resurrect, we must act immediately with purpose and enthusiasm to rebuild.

In fact, even the perception of a resurgence in crime can be enough to paralyze business momentum and destroy the sense of security that a vibrant and progressive city requires.

While it is true that we must seek value added industries like food processing plants and call center operations, we must do what is necessary to expand and develop our economic profile.

Nothing is more devastating to a community than out-of-control crime.