Will Raymond

1. Downtown. Realize remaining recommendations of Parking task force. Champion practical amenities: directory of services, fixed sidewalks, family-friendly pocket park, better lighting and signage, public bathrooms.
2. Streamline University Square redevelopment using successful Carolina North public process.
3. Centralize business recruitment/retention under one office; coordinated by clear strategic/tactical plans. Define short/long term, objectively measurable, growth targets. Tie performance goals to Council policies (realign previous policy). Commit to publicly assessing progress (including quarterly report cards).