Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce Report Card Centralia City Council Candidate District 1 Candidate Name: Cameron McGee Candidate Grade Card A=Excellent B=Good C=Acceptable D=Poor F=Reject Question 1:
Recently a sales tax increase was approved to fund road improvements and maintenance in Centralia. How do you feel this program is working so far and what do you feel the priorities regarding this funding should be if you are a council person. Grade:_____C+____ Comments: Question 2:
Utilities represent a significant expense for small business. In recent years electric rates have increased significantly. Additionally the local stormwater tax has increased this burden on small business. Did you or would you have voted for this increase in fees and why? Grade:_____B____ Comments: Question 3:
Hypothetically, a company is looking to locate in the City of Centralia and is willing to invest $50,000,000 into the project , will employ 250 family wage jobs and would bring in new annual tax revenue in excess of $500,000 a year. The project would require infrastructure investment around $2,000,000. Who should pay for the infrastructure work needed and why? Grade:____A-_____ Comments: Question 4:
Tell us what you think the role of the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber is for the City of Centralia and share your thoughts on a fully funded Chamber managed visitor’s center for the $40,000 that we request annually. Grade:____A-_____ Comments: Question 5:
What is The City of Centralia’s greatest strength and biggest weakness? Grade:____B+_____ Comments: *Well stated OVERALL AVERAGE: B+