VISION

Denice Traina - Candidate for Commissioner District 1  
Augusta-Richmond County Commission

Building Community

Stimulate business and job creation by negotiating with industries to train and hire local employees for new jobs. (switch grass energy development, Urban Outfitters)

Expand Augusta public transit to meet the needs of a our employed and under employed residents including Veterans, active duty, students, and the elderly so that we may begin to function as a vibrant City that is attractive to new investment and tourism markets.

Create more family friendly opportunities for public recreation such as neighborhood community centers and parks along the riverfront including  (paddle boats and canoes)

Support affordable housing needs by offering incentives for rehabilitation of existing housing stock.
(Take Back the Block, Habitat and others)

                Preserving our Quality of Life

Enforce  existing code regulations that protect our property values and promote the growth of healthy neighborhoods.

Ensure  Augusta taxpayers they will receive the public services they expect from Augusta local government officials.

Revitalize and Expand the Neighborhood Watch Program

Prevent more superfund sites from being created in Augusta.

Mandate that all businesses  be held responsible for the waste they produce.

Stimulate economic investment by looking at business opportunities that will bring employers who pay a living wage and advancement opportunities to their employees. (Walmart is not considered one of them.) Kroger is!

Support community police with incentives to live in their beat neighborhoods.

Transform vacant lots into orchards and wildflower preserves which will be maintained by local guardians.

"Your Kitchen is my Headquarters"

Denice

Electric Bus System. Why not in Augusta?