Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce Report Card Centralia City Council Candidate District 2 Candidate Name: John Elmore 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:___B+____ 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:___C+___ 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:___B+____ Comments: *I like that he’s concerned about the jobs! 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: *Has shown great support to the Visitors Center for years. Question 5:
What is The City of Centralia’s greatest strength and biggest weakness? Grade:___B___ Comments: OVERALL GRADE: B+