City of Plattsburgh Democratic Party

Chris Jackson (email)

54 Oak Street

Plattsburgh, NY 12901

518-563-7653

My name is Chris Jackson.  I feel I am the best candidate to represent Ward 6. If you agree that I have the education, work experience, dedication and knowledge of the issues confronting the City of Plattsburgh I ask for your support and vote on November 6th 2007.

FISCAL EXPERIENCE
Bachelors’ Degree in Accounting, 15 years experience overseeing multi-million dollar budgets for Corporations, not-for-profits and governmental agencies.

DEDICATION
I have attended the City Council meetings for the last 3 years and City Budget hearings for the last 2 years and understand the issues.  I will be able to hit the ground running, working for the residents of Ward 6.

ACTIVE IN THE COMMUNITY

• On the Board of Directors for The Champlain Valley Transportation Museum
• Taken part in Muscular Dystrophy’s “Jail for Bail” program
• Taken part in “Santa Night” to raise funds for the Christmas Bureau
• Member of St. Peter’s Church for 12 years

UNDERSTANDING WARD 6
Property owner in the Center City for 12 years.  As an employee of SUNY Plattsburgh and your Councilor I will work towards finding solutions that will protect property owners.

FELLOW WARD 6 RESIDENTS
I hope that this brief introduction gives you some idea of who I am and what I will do as your Councilor.  I am committed to improving the quality of life for all city residents.  If you agree with the vision and issues that I feel are important then I ask for your support on Election Day. If you would like to discuss the issues I have outlined or any issue that is important to you, please feel free to contact me.

AS YOUR COUNCILOR I PLEDGE

• Work with the College, the Police Department, and the City Court to ensure that the concerns of City Center residents are being heard and acted upon.
• To make sure the City is getting its fair share of sales tax reimburse-ment from the County.
• Work to negotiate economically balanced and fair union contracts for city employees and city tax payers
• Work to convert the Compost Plant into a regional producer of alternative bio-fuels.