"Candidate Voice of the People" Article
LaPorte Herald-Argus
Feb. 27, 2008
Scott Ford: Aggressively Pursue Growth
Over the last four years I've had the opportunity to work on bringing new jobs and investment to our county by serving on the La Porte County Economic Development Commission and La Porte County Redevelopment Commission. We've seen progress especially in the coordination of La Porte, Michigan City and La Porte County efforts with one voice/one message development efforts. These changes are beginning to show results in new jobs and investment.
Are you satisfied with the current state of the local economy of our county? I'm not satisfied because homeowners are struggling to pay their taxes, many parents struggle with poverty level wages, and wage growth is stagnant for most working people.
We can't continue to put our heads in the sand and tell people that everything is going to be fine. Please ask yourself these questions. What opportunities will your kids have in La Porte County? Are you satisfied with your own employment opportunities? Is your small business making money or struggling? What would you do if your job was eliminated? We have to embrace change and aggressively pursue growth.
Leadership requires taking a position, setting aggressive goals and communicating a vision for the future. I've done this by taking a position on the proposed logistics development.
I believe that our county can meet economic challenges by being upfront and giving people information early in the process. The future direction of our county shouldn't be a surprise to any of our citizens.
The only promise that I'll make to La Porte County voters is that I'll be upfront, honest, and tell you the truth regardless of the political winds. If you believe that this is the way our county should work, I ask for your support in the May 6 Democratic primary. My Web site address is http://scottyford.blogspot.com.
SCOTT FORD
Democratic Candidate for La Porte County Council At-Large
February 27, 2008
