New Ideas

I'm Art Boyett. I'm running for Greensboro City Council from District Five. This is the first time that I have sought an elective public office. I'm sure that some people will look at my being a newcomer to the political arena as a detrement. I see it as an asset.
Some will say, "You don't know how we do things in Greensboro." I say, "Is the 'old Greesboro way' the best way to get a job done?" By being new to Greensboro's City Council, I can bring a different perspective to solving the city's problems. I have heard that some aeornautical engineers said that it is impossible for the bumble bee to fly. But since the bumble bee doesen't know that, it flies merrily along. I am too inexperienced to know that I souldn't ask about certain things. So, I will ask probing questions and demand factual and reasoned responses. I will suggest that we look at the experiences of other cities of similar size, both inside and outside North Carolina, in dealing with similar problems to ours, and then choose the best approach from among those surveyed.
We can make Greensboro a city of innovation and change, but we can still maintain its finest traditional qualities. I want to make Greensboro a model of governmental effectiveness and efficiency, while maintaining its culture and heritage. Effective governments meet the needs of their citizens. Efficient governments meet those needs without excessive spending because of waste and a lack of clear goals and proirities to be reached.
I believe that there are no topics that should not be open to public sctutiny. We must bring the discussion of all issues affecting the City into the light of day and discuss them openly and honestly. We must establish a clear set of priorities for city action and follow them until such time as we determine that they should be changed.
In the four years that I have lived here, I have developed a deep love for Greensboro and its citizens. I will serve it to the best of my ability. Please give me the chance to serve by electing me, Art Boyett, your City Council member from District Five.