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CANDIDATE STATEMENT FOR <br />CITY COUNCIL MEMBER, <br />CITY OF RIVERSIDE, WARD 2 <br />ANDY MELENDREZ AGE: 59 <br />OCCUPATION: Councilmember 1 Businessman <br />EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS: <br />It has been a privilege serving as your Ward 2 City Council Member for <br />the past 8 years and I look to your continued support. Over my past two <br />terms we have made significant progress and overcome many <br />challenges to remain financially secure while improving our quality of life. <br />I am proud of improvements made on University Avenue by removing <br />unhealthy businesses, blight, and promoting public safety while <br />maintaining its integrity and promoting our small businesses. <br />Improvements to our local parks, protecting open space, promoting the <br />arts and our historic past are equally important. <br />I continue to support the UCR Medical School, promote a walkable and <br />bicycle friendly community, healthy living, and safe neighborhoods. <br />As we move forward, seeking alternative forms of energy, promoting <br />sustainable communities, public transportation through rapid transit and <br />streetcar options, and protecting our water quality are vitally important to <br />our City's future. <br />As our school districts and upper educational programs continue to grow <br />we must continue our partnership to ensure quality educational <br />opportunities for our entire community. <br />I will continue my commitment of promoting public safety, quality of life, <br />educational opportunities, new businesses and will work to maintain a <br />strong fiscal foundation. <br />Andy Melendrez <br />Councilmember <br />33- 3872 - Ballot Type 2 -1 <br />