Nov. 1, 2009
The South Oakland Eccentric newspaper has endorsed Dr. Phil O'Dwyer for re-election to Berkley City Council.
"He has been active in the city on the public safety committee and with the Berkley school district on the strategic planning committee," wrote the editors. "Voters should place the future of the city in the hands of Phil O'Dwyer."
Dr. O'Dwyer, resident for 29 years and current City Council Member, said the three leading challenges that he will confront on the next City Council are managing diminishing resources, delivering quality services, and investing in our infrastructure.
"I will continue to ensure the prudent management of our community funds and I will seek to attract valued businesses to fill our empty buildings. Financial security is key to our future. Careful budgeting accompanied by spending restraint will deliver that security. I am committed to excellence in management so that quality services will continue to be available to all our families," he said.
"I will work to encourage property enhancement initiatives and tap the pool of talented people in our community to donate their technical expertise in meaningful projects. Our neighborhood spirit is a valuable asset that contributes to making Berkley distinctive. We all value that quality of life and I seek to preserve it by investing in our parks and improving our downtown parking."
Endorsement source: www.hometownlife.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009911010391
