I was invited to meet the Brookside Square Homeowners Association tonight. There were about a dozen folks there along with the other candidate.
We were given an opportunity to provide an opening statement and answer about a half-dozen or so questions ranging from concerns about the amount of litter on the roadsides in and around the Second Ward to curiosity about our positions on things from the City of Columbia's commitment to renewable energy and of course the fight to reduce crime.
I believe it is going to be important to focus on more community involvement as our City continues to become larger and begins to face bigger city issues. Maintaining a healthy relationship with Homeowner Associations is a great way to do that.
If elected to Council I will work to promote the acceptance and use of Neighborhood Watch programs by all active homeowner associations. I believe the importance of an active and involved homeowner association cannot be underestimated. Streets full of folks who are not only interested, but actively involved in the care, management and health of their neighborhood can be the difference between an area that is unsafe and neglected versus well-kept and vibrant.
I applaud these folks for being involved and look forward to the opportunity to work with them and others like them throughout the ward.
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