Three Points for a First-Class
DC
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A superior school system. I see the District as an “Education First” City. Education is the
key to ensuring families will want to live here and businesses will want to work here.
I’m committed to trimming the fat from school administration and raising the bar for
student standards. I will push for well-maintained buildings, school-based management,
greater accountability, and a fresh look at how our schools are run. How do you know I can do this? I've worked with parent groups citywide to keep good schools from closing and
to plan for the future of our children’s schools. |
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A safe, clean, city. Crime is still what worries us most. They say it’s on the decline. But
to make DC a First-Class City, we must do more. Not just stop crimes, but solve them,
since many criminals are repeat offenders. Also, we must make our city beautiful. We
cannot be a “dumping” ground for trash from other states. We need efficient
trash pickup, better free maintenance, and collective accountability for maintaining the
environment. How do you know I can do
this? Safe—I’ve worked
with my Police District to make community policing more effective, efficient, and
community-friendly. Clean—I’ve helped citizens clamp
down on trash transfer stations. I’ve fought for better public transit and helped
save Grover Archibold Park. |
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A growing, vibrant economy. Jobs, jobs, jobs. We need to retain them and create them for the people who
live in DC. We need to enhance our city’s business climate to give businesses and our
residents a reason to stay here. My plan includes fairer, lower taxes, and more public
support for neighborhood businesses. How
do you know I can do this? I’ve been an
advocate for streamlining the city’s maze of permit and zoning regulations. I’ve
helped structure fairer taxes when I worked for the late city council Chairman Dave
Clarke. |
Vote for Your Vision....
| “My plan can work if our City Council has the
courage to exercise its authority and oversight of government—to trim the fat from
inefficient government, produce balanced budgets that fund the right programs, and lead
the city with forward-thinking legislation. Please join me in voting for our shared
vision.” |
 Vote September
15th! #1 on the Ballot — #1 for DC
Phil and his wife Connie
Vote for your vision...
DC’s voters with vision—including the Metropolitan
Labor Council, the DC Nurses’ Association, DC Tenants Advocacy
Coalition, and the Sierra Club—support the City council candidate
with vision...
Phil Mendelson
“I’m running for City Council because the city I see
is a First-Class City. I see coalitions working together to help the
District reach its highest potential—a prime place to live, to work, to run a
business, and to raise children.
I’m a fighter. I’m passionate about
the issues confronting our city. I will work with you—and for you—to hold our
government accountable for the well-being of its citizens. I’m a believer.
I believe that together, we can achieve our vision of the city we love—a safe,
vibrant, and beautiful place to live. Please join me!”
...for City Council At-Large
#1 on the Ballot—#1 for DC
Paid for by the “Mendelson for
Council” Committee, Helen Epps, Treasurer; Beverley Wheeler, Chairman.
A copy of our report is filed with the Director of Campaign Finance of the D.C.
Board of Elections and Ethics. |
