Loves their community

Volunteers their time

• Review and approve the annual budget;
• Establish long- and short-term objectives and priorities;
• Oversee effectiveness of programs;
• Establish tax rates
• Enter into legal contracts;
• Borrow funds;
• Pass ordinances and resolutions;
• Modify the city’s charter;
• Regulate land use through zoning laws;
• Regulate business activity through licensing and regulations;
• Regulate public health and safety;
• Exercise the power of eminent domain;
• Communicate policies and programs to residents;
• Respond to constituent needs and complaints
• Represent the community to other levels of government.