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Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Why I'm Running- Amanda


I've lived in University Heights for 10 years, the first three as a renter, the last seven as a landlord. I have an extensive background in finance, with nine years of experience in public accounting and having served on several non-profit boards as Treasurer.

I admit to not having paid a great deal of attention to the St. Andrews project. It was only after I visited the model in the City office that I started to delve into the issues and became aware of the deep divide in the community over this project.

I am running for City Council because I think my financial expertise would be a beneficial addition. We are currently paying for outside assistance in this area, and while I believe having a source of unbiased advice is valuable, I also believe that having someone on the Council with this background is essential.

I am interested in helping move the community past the division, and do what is best for the City. If the development is built, I want to help ensure that the City is enriched by the addition, both financially and evolutionary. If this development is not built, then I would like to add my experience in budgeting and cash flow analysis to help alleviate the choice to forgo a source of revenue.