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Campaign Platform:
City Government that Delivers.
As a Certified Public Accountant, Stacy Cummings knows that any individual, family, business or government that spends beyond their means is on the way to ruin.
In this economic environment, Virginia Beach must reign in spending, must provide well-deserved tax relief while continuing to fund the essential services our citizens depend upon.
A Safe & Affordable Virginia Beach
It is great that Virginia Beach has some of the lowest property taxes in Hampton Roads, but many times these are offset by never-ending increases in Public Utilities such as fees for trash, city water and storm water charges.
Lowering Taxes
Fighting Inflation with Lower Taxes -
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Allowing citizens to keep more of their money is a proven way to stimulate economic growth.
Our Veterans
A Home for Veterans & Their Families -
Virginia Beach should strive to be the best place for members of our armed forces to serve, raise their families and choose to spend their retirement, becoming a "Hometown for Heroes."
Public Safety
Fully Funding Public Safety -
Public Safety should be one of our highest priorities.
We must modernize our E-911 technology, increase the number of 911 operators while offering pay and benefits that attract and retain the best talent to join our municipal workforce.
Better Jobs
Attracting Great Jobs & Keeping Them -
Our city's tax base is only as strong as our job market.
A high tax rate and unfavorable tax policies encourage employers to locate elsewhere.
Housing Affordability
Stacy Cummings proposes a reexamination of zoning and the approval process to identify under-performing commercial properties and programs aimed at making quality housing more affordable for everyone.
Education
School Funding & Vocational Training -
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Public Schools have always been a high priority in Virginia Beach and that should continue.
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But we should also increase vocational training for kids who might be inclined towards a career as a tradesman.
