CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE

MAYOR, CITY OF PEKIN

4. What is your vision for the community and how are you going to get us there?

Mark A. Luft: My vision would be to get the City fiscally sound, our city government transparent to the community and growing economically in a positive direction. We can do this by putting the right people in the right positions that are committed to developing a 5, 10 and 15 year comprehensive city plan and taking the necessary steps to achieve those goals.

John McCabe: In the time that I have served on the city council, a lot of progress has been made, but more can be done. It is my desire to see our community become a destination for people to live, work and play. We can get there by all the different stakeholders, both public and private, working together. This means listening to the ideas and concerns of all members of the community; then putting together a plan or set of plans that can turn these ideas and wishes into reality. However; we need a well thought out strategic plan to get us there. I see that as my primary goal. That is what the city has been lacking for too long. This will not be easy, but I see it as an absolute if we are to move our city forward.