Candidates clarify campaign questions

This Tuesday, November 8, Canyon Lake citizens will decide the fates of three City Council seats set to change occupants in December. All Canyon Lake citizens registered to vote are eligible to vote for candidates to fill the three available City Council seats. The five candidates running for City Council are Jordan Ehrenkranz, David Eilers, Larry Greene, George Middle and Randy Bonner.

Voting polls will be open at City Hall on Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The deadline to return absentee ballots by mail is November 8. November 14 is the deadline to return vote-by-mail ballots postmarked no later than November 8.

In The Friday Flyer’s weekly Q&A series that began on September 23, residents have had the chance to learn how much the City Council candidates understand the City’s current and future challenges, what each candidate hopes to accomplish if elected to serve a four-year term on City Council, where candidates stand on fire safety, BLM land development and what the candidates believe is most important to the citizens of Canyon Lake.

The Friday Flyer’s Q&A series wraps up today with one final question for the candidates. George Middle decided to not participate in this week’s question. Last week candidates were listed in alphabetical order according to their last names. This week the candidates are listed as they appear on the ballots.

Question

Have any questions been asked during your campaign that you would like to answer or provide further clarification?  

 

Jordan Ehrenkranzcand1-3

The Friday Flyer has asked a series of questions and all of the candidates have given fair and honest answers. I do not think they require further clarification. The question I am most often asked is if I think he City will survive. My response is YES. The reason I am seeking re-election is because I have had the experience the last eight years to serve as a councilman and mayor and I understand our  problems, which gives me the ability to know where to go for answers to difficult questions and what action may be required. This experience  is what is necessary to keep the City moving forward, and I am the most qualified to do that.

David Eilers

cand1-1I would first like to thank Donna Ritchie and The Friday Flyer for providing the questions to the candidates the past few weeks. Hopefully the answers have been informational and have given direction to the voters of the City of Canyon Lake regarding their choices for City Council.

Next I would like to encourage all registered voters in Canyon Lake to get out and VOTE! There are only four days left until the election.  We live in the greatest country in the world and it is our constitutional right and our duty to vote for our elected officials.  This year is especially important as we are voting for the President of the United States, California state officials, seventeen propositions and your local Canyon Lake City Council members. It seems there is a great deal of apathy in our community when it comes to voting. Two years ago, only about 39 percent of registered voters went to the polls. Please prove me wrong about the number of people who vote.  In my opinion, if we don’t vote, we don’t have the right to complain. We all complain, so that is even more reason to get out there and vote, vote, vote!

Very soon all the signs and political ads will be gone – just in time for our “Bit of Paradise” to enjoy the holidays with family and friends.

Finally, I thank you in advance for voting for me to be your representative to the Canyon Lake City Council.

Larry Greenecand1-4

This is the last time I will be heard from in print. I wish to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of the many citizens of Canyon Lake who have given their support and input to me during my campaign.

As you have seen on my political signs posted around our community, I am running for Council with the statement “Integrity”, “Fairness” and “Honesty”. Dealing with issues which demand integrity is of utmost importance to me. My position on providing the citizens of Canyon Lake with fire and EMS coverage, which rises to the standards of compliance to this community’s needs, remains a priority to me. I understand, from years of participating and interacting with different agencies involved with this issue, the need for developing a system of fire and medical coverage which delivers the response needed in a time-sensitive manner. I will work to make this happen.

What is also important to me is listening to all our citizens and their many divergent viewpoints regarding the health of this community.  I understand there exists a lot of interest on the development of BLM land surrounding our City. I wish to be transparent and honest on this issue. I have limited knowledge about this, but, if elected, I will educate myself to be able to answer the citizen’s concerns, and apply solutions which benefit our future as a City. I will, with an open mind, carefully consider all ramifications surrounding this development with a commitment to a beneficial outcome for our City now and in the future. I ask to be given the chance to do this.

I will strive, if elected, to be as fair to all the citizens of Canyon Lake as possible.  I will encourage open and constructive input from every person living here. I will listen to you with an unbiased ear and work with my fellow Council members to arrive at solutions and effect changes that will become positive outcomes.

I have no other political agenda but to work for my fellow citizens of Canyon Lake and I ask for your vote on November 8th.  With fairness, honesty and integrity and my sincerest thanks, I ask for your consideration.

Randy Bonnercand1-5

BLM Development has been a hot issue in The Friday Flyer and on social media (Facebook) the last couple of months. Most facts are true; some result of misinformation and a small percentage arouses emotion without checking the accuracy first.

The decision to dispose BLM land will be made within the Department of Interior in Washington D.C. – NOT Canyon Lake. The first offer would be for the City of Canyon Lake to purchase. Another alternative is for a developer to buy land to extend existing BLM property and then “transfer” the extended BLM land for development of the BLM land in the City.

The time plan to dispose BLM land is unknown. The presentation at the last City Council meeting mentioned much less than 1,000 homes.

The essence is for Canyon Lake to remain as a City. The City would take the lead on how and when the property is developed – roads, parks, schools, etc. paid by the new home owners.

The BLM property that can be developed for new homes and new property taxes for the City is east of the north causeway. Entrance to this would be roads along Goetz Rd., which would be within the City. For it to become part of the POA it would take a vote of the POA members and a vote of the people in the new project.

The BLM land west of the North Causeway is rugged terrain and not conducive for building new homes. This property could be used for horse and bicycle riding, hiking trails and other adventure activities, which already exist.

The election is coming next Tuesday, November 8. I would like to thank the Committee to Elect Randy Bonner City Council 2016 members. They have been giving me insight and encouragement throughout. I appreciate three “Meet and Greets.” I appreciate that The Friday Flyer allows us to advertise, include a full page of over 150 citizens of “Some of My Canyon Lake Supporters” and a flyer inserted last Friday (October 28).

Now is the time to have a councilman who has true POA and City Council experience, demonstrates the ability to get results, and a history of being a leader – military, business and local government.

I have been proud to call this “Bit of Paradise” home for over 20 years and I’m asking for your vote so I can serve you on your City Council.




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