Linda Nanko-Yeager running for re-election

Hi. My name is Linda Nanko Yeager and I’m a candidate for re-election to the Wyoming City Council. I am running again so I can continue working to make city government accessible, accountable, and affordable. I'm YOUR representative to the city government, not the government’s representative to you. You can contact me any time with your questions, comments, and concerns.

I will make every effort to respond promptly and if I can’t answer your question, I will direct you to someone who can. However, it is not enough for Council members to be personally accessible; residents have a right to expect that when they call City Hall they will receive a prompt, courteous response. To help with this, staff has begun using an on-line program to track citizens’ concerns and complaints. Since government works best with the consent of the governed, the city needs to listen to the voice of the public, especially when considering major projects or policy changes. Public hearings and open houses should not be looked upon as a burden, but rather as valuable opportunities to gather input from our residents and business owners. When folks come to any city meeting, they should be made to feel that they are welcome and that their opinions matter. Like many cities, Wyoming faces the challenge of paying for road and infrastructure maintenance and improvements, while at the same time attracting and retaining businesses. City government must meet these challenges in such a way that folks can afford to live or own a business here. Wyoming made a good start by keeping the 2011 levy the same as 2010. I will continue to promote responsible spending and low taxes because Wyoming needs to be affordable. I don’t believe in simply rubberstamping someone else’s decision.

I research issues that come before Council. I also ask questions during the Council meetings because, after all, good ideas can withstand questioning. This way, I can thoroughly weigh the issues and separate good ideas from bad ones, such as the city’s recent effort to purchase the Riverbank building. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to get in touch with me. My contact information can be found on the city website, or you can email me at Linda4Wyoming @gmail.com. My Facebook page, which is accessible to non-Facebook users too, is www.facebook.com/Linda4Wyoming. I would very much appreciate your vote on November 6.