North Canton must position itself for future growth and prosperity. I would like to see a Comprehensive Plan completed for North Canton much like what I found on the Internet for the City of Wooster.

North Canton must identify its strengths and it weaknesses and then develop a plan. North Canton must set goals for itself and then take the needed steps to achieve those goals.

As the next Mayor of North Canton, I would direct my time to solving problems in the following areas.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:

	Meet with existing business owners for ideas and offer any assistance needed.
	Meet with residents for input on how to improve their neighborhoods
	Meet with local city, county, state and federal officials to enlist their help
	I will work to expand existing business and facilitate new business.
	I will seek out land annexations that are needed to bring opportunity and revenue to North Canton.

REVENUE GENERATION:

	I would encourage City Council to keep fees up to date for city services.
	Facilitate grant writing in house.

CITIZEN ASSISTANCE

I would support:

	Gas Aggregation program for the citizens of North Canton.
	Educate eligible citizens on benefits of signing up for the Homestead Exemption.
	Discounted rates on city utilities for citizens seventy and older.
	Program to vacuum leaves each fall.
	Begin street projects sooner and minimize the time streets are closed.

INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS

I would support:

	Complete replacement of inferior water lines without delay
	Immediate studies to rectify storm and sewer
	Comprehensive traffic study to improve traffic flows through the city
	Improve city sidewalks around all city schools.
	Plans for a new safety center

INFORMATION ACCESS

I would support:

	Development of a more functional and informative city Web site and intranet.
	Explore creation of city-wide wireless internet access.

Chuck Osborne
Candidate for Mayor of North Canton
October 15, 2003