Wendy Carver-Herbert On The Issues
List of Services
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Good GrowthGood Growth
- Advance sustainable urban planning through an updated, community-driven comprehensive plan and adopt zoning that reflects our shared vision, and supports a variety of housing options.
- Support balanced economic development that enhances quality of life, builds on Garden City’s arts, brewery, and winery community, and streamlines regulations to make it easier to do business.
- Preserve the Boise River and Greenbelt as community treasures by promoting safe, courteous use and exploring improvements that enhance safety and protect the natural environment.
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Good GovernmentGood Government
- Promote transparency by making it easier to find and access public information, creating two-way dialogue opportunities, and ensuring an open-door policy.
- Practice fiscal responsibility—living within our means, even as a small city with big ideas. That requires clear priorities and the courage to make tough choices.
- Champion greater efficiency in managing city processes by streamlining operations, reducing delays, and improving customer service for residents and businesses.
- Strengthen intergovernmental collaboration, fostering cooperation and fresh ideas to tackle shared challenges and opportunities.
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Strong CommunityStrong Community
- Champion civic engagement by ensuring all voices are heard as Garden City grows. Encourage neighborhood forums, make city information easier to understand, and create more opportunities for residents to weigh in before big decisions are made.