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CANDIDATE STATEMENT FOR CANDIDATE STATEMENT FOR CITY COUNCIL MEMBER, CITY COUNCIL MEMBER, CITY OF RIVERSIDE, WARD 7 CITY OF RIVERSIDE, WARD 7 JOHN BRANDRIFF AGE: 55 STEVEN K. ADAMS AGE: 58 OCCUPATION: Delivery Professional- Commissioner OCCUPATION: Councilman / Retired Policeman EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS: Having spent most of my adult life in service to others in both my career, I first moved to Riverside in 1958 and am a product of its public schools. 29 years at UPS, and to Community organizations I have a unique My wife and I are proud residents of La Sierra. We have three daughters. perspective into people's expectations of City Leaders. I have a For 15 years I served the people of Riverside as a Police Officer. combined 18 years of leadership experience on six different Commissions, Boards and Community groups representing Ward7. It's been my honor these past few years to serve as your City Councilman. Working together we've accomplished much. Mine is a grassroots Campaign and I am not obligated to any Special More of our tax dollars are being invested in our community than ever Interest group. My goal is to represent the people of Ward7 and take your before. This has repaved streets, added sidewalks, renovated parks, and voice to City Hall. is making railroad crossings safer and quieter. What I bring to this office is a new, fresh, dynamic approach to serving my Our area once had Riverside's highest crime rates - now they're one of constituents and I will: the lowest. Always be accessible and will always listen. Commit to serving my full The City's budget is balanced and has a reserve fund of over $40 million. term without seeking another office. Defend your property against Eminent Domain abuse. Protect our open space laws. See that your tax I voted to create Riverside's Code of Ethics to hold City officials accountable. dollars are spent wisely. Support our Schools and Community Groups. I have never accepted a pay raise and cut City Council compensation 10 %. I have lived and raised my family in this Ward continuously since 1994; If re- elected I will fight to: my residency is not politically motivated. Bring good paying jobs to Riverside. When elected as your Council Representative I will work tirelessly to Keep residents and families safe. strengthen ethics, not vote against it, and create transparency and accountability for our residents. Support our children and schools. Vote for Change! Control city spending and fight new taxes. I respectfully request your vote. Ensure City Hall is accountable to the people. www.JohnForWardl @gmail.com I'd be honored to have your vote and continue serving you on the City Council. (951)313-3315 (951) 790 -7791 www.SteveAdamsforCityCouncil.com ' 33- 3877 -20