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SEPTEMBER 14, 2018 THE FRIDAY FLYER A-3

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Kasey Castillo Dawn Haggerty Vicki Warren Jeremy Smith
Candidates answer question on business relationships

The four-year terms of council mem- munity together while showing off our Also, the city needs to continue to pro- businesses. One of the best things about
bers Dawn Haggerty and Vicki Warren Towne Center and making revenue for vide support in any way we can for the living, working and being a merchant in
end in November, leaving two seats the city. I’ve personally used their online chamber’s public activities such as Hal- a small city is having the city’s legisla-
open on the Canyon Lake City Coun- vendor application portal. It was user- loween, Octoberfest and others. tors within hand’s reach. If better sig-
cil. Four residents have announced their friendly and eliminated paper-applica- Working with those who own the nage is needed, let’s talk about what we
candidacy: Kasey Castillo, incumbent tion hassle. A regular weekly Market buildings that our small businesses are have, what we need and what obstacles
Dawn Haggerty, incumbent Vicki War- Night would keep the community home, in could possibly help in working to- need to come down to build better com-
ren and Jeremy Smith. instead of going to the city next door. wards proper maintenance of properties, merce. Maybe we can promote a job fair
The Friday Flyer invited the four can- I’ve reached out to our Canyon Lake grounds and resolving any issues the in the center or help the merchants with
didates to answer a series of questions business owners. I’ve learned that those business might have. a “welcome” package that is given to
leading up to the November election. in construction would especially ap- We dearly need our small businesses new homeowners.
During this period, residents will have a preciate a streamlined process between and the tax base they provide and should We, the city, can indeed help the busi-
chance to hear from the candidates and the city and the POA. I’ve mentioned it stay alert to any way the city can support nesses we love to become even better
learn more about them and what they before; expediting permits would be a them. than they are now by pursuing, develop-
hope to accomplish if elected to serve a great start. The easier and less frustrat- ing and maintaining partnerships with
four-year term on the City Council. ing the process, the better for the home- Vicki Warren those businesses. Together, small steps
Last week, The Friday Flyer asked the owner and the business. We don’t want Location, location, location. Our two become huge strides.
candidates what policies they would like to discourage homeowners from proj- main commercial areas are situated be- I would appreciate your vote on Nov.
to see the city implement in the near fu- ects due to red-tape delays. One of the tween two main freeways, and that is an 6, 2018, to help make that happen
ture. This week, The Friday Flyer asked best benefits of having our own city is awesome place to be. Yet Canyon Lake’s
each candidate to answer the following local control and the ability to make it limited commercial centers are under uti- Jeremy Smith
question in 350 words or less: happen for our businesses. lized which is a terrible shame. We have I’m running for our City Council race
How can the city improve its rela- When I look at our Towne Center, I some fabulous small businesses that are because I know we have one of the best
tionship with new and current busi- see a lot of great businesses. Where I being missed, like Bombshells, who the communities in Southern California and
ness owners? grew up, we had a local pharmacy and city just honored for their second year I want to keep it that way. As a business
The candidates are listed as they ap- soda fountain. That’d be a great addition as California Boutique of the Year. How owner, I bring a unique perspective to
pear on the ballot. to our city! Prescriptions could be filled many of those traveling Railroad Can- the Canyon Lake business community.
Kasey Castillo while customers shopped or ate and yon Rd. know about Bombshells? Not I understand the challenges business
owners face and I will work diligently to
shared a milkshake. Let’s embrace our
enough. “California’s Best Kept Secret”
Menifee, Lake Elsinore and Temecu- small town charm and encourage more is a fun catchphrase but it’s no good for keep business taxes low.
la are getting our dollars. I’d like to see local hangouts for Canyon Lakers and our local businesses. Sadly, we can all agree that Califor-
our Canyon Lake businesses flourish! visitors of all ages. So how do we, as a city, help the nia has one of the worst business cli-
Let’s reward them for choosing our city Dawn Haggerty businesses that we, the citizens are de- mates in the country. To help fix this,
and remaining loyal. As a small business voted to? Small steps count. Last year, one of my goals would be to implement
owner myself, I can appreciate the need There are several ways to work on a the city moved its annual tree lighting local level policies that will cut red tape,
to incentivize those who set up shop better relationship between the city and ceremony to coincide with Small Busi- reduce regulatory burdens, and encour-
here. our business owners. ness Saturday and from all accounts, age entrepreneurship in Canyon Lake.
Our city should promote, promote, We should be business friendly in any the change was a success. We will be It is crucial that our City Council
promote. It would be amazing to high- rules and regulations we pass. This could improving this opportunity for both the maintains a good relationship with the
light a “Business of the Month” to in- include any signage regulations. Cur- city and the Merchant Owners Associa- business community. We should work
troduce it and its staff to the community. rently, I feel some businesses who are tion. We’ll take that small success and directly with the Canyon Lake Chamber
A city-sponsored free local directory on “inside courts” or “around corners” make it greater. of Commerce to attract businesses to our
would be great, as would be an active from the main road through the center The city can also help by highlight- community.
online campaign. By marketing them, are restricted in how much they can ad- ing new businesses. If we make it an One of my priorities would be estab-
we are marketing us! Together, the city vertise. I feel we should be cognizant of easy and even pleasant process, give lishing an annual Business Roundtable.
and the chamber are a powerful coopera- this and work with them wherever pos- them better exposure and applaud their This would be an opportunity for local
tive. As a council member, I’d work hard sible to allow advertisement signage of efforts, other businesses looking for a business owners, Canyon Lake Cham-
to support that. their business. place to land are more likely to plant ber of Commerce, City Council and
If you’ve ever been to Redlands on Working closely with the Canyon themselves in Canyon Lake. members of the city’s staff to all come
a Thursday night, you know they have Lake Chamber of Commerce could We need to start grabbing more of together to discuss ways we can be a
an amazing Market Night. There is a help keep councilmembers cognizant those shopping dollars that are literally more business-friendly city.
waiting list every week! Vendors, food, of issues that might arise, enabling City passing us by on Railroad Canyon Rd. Additionally, we should focus on
bands...it’s a great way to get the com- Council to help in any way allowed. How? Again, by partnering with our uuCONTINUED PAGE A6

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