Issues

Please help elect Romaine Robert Quinn on Tuesday April 6th for Mayor of Rice Lake.

• Sidewalks

Sidewalks are important and necessary, but not everywhere. I support “NO” special assessments for new neighborhood sidewalks.

• Engineering Costs

As budgets become harder to balance, all possibilities of potential savings must be explored. We spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on engineering, yet we never consider this area as a potential money saver. Now is the time to review our contract with Cooper Engineering and examine the possibility of bidding out these services.

• City Administrator

During these trying economic times it can to have a new set of eyes reviewing the city’s finances. Now is the time for a new city administrator and to reevaluate the job title and job description.

• Community Center

I support the building of a new community center at the UW Barron County site once the resources are available. The city has explored many options and should take advantage of the offer that is on the table.

• Storm Water Control

The city will soon be facing a mandate from the DNR requiring us to spend substantial amounts of new money on storm water control and retention. We must make sure this spending is transparent and absolutely necessary, and that we are not wasting resources on frivolous projects.

• Fiscal Responsibility

1. Automatic pay raises are no longer automatic.
2. We cannot afford to mismanage any more investigations.
3. We must increase tax revenue by expanding the tax base, not by raising taxes.
4. Constantly seek out businesses to develop in Rice Lake in order to create greater economic opportunities for our citizens.

• Is My Age an Issue?

I once heard a quote, “Wisdom has no age…. and age is not the key to wisdom.” Although I respect and admire the experiences and knowledge that may come with age, age does not guarantee the common sense and quality of character that is necessary to lead.

Fell free to contact me with any questions or concerns. Contact Romaine