SERVICE ABOVE SELF
PRIORITIES
TACKLE VIOLENT CRIME
- Support the implementation and monitor the effectiveness of programs aimed at reducing violence (focus on young men)
- Fully staff Hopewell Police Department and review competitive wages
- Optimize technological advancements to aid HPD (traffic cameras, license plate readers, etc.)
PROVIDE STRONG – COMMON SENSE LEADERSHIP
- Partner with industry to maintain strong tax revenue and source of employment
- Foster the recruitment of new businesses and support existing businesses
- Coordinate with neighboring cities/counties and organizations to achieve greater strength in addressing common issues
GROW ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
- Work with local business and industry management to retain their presence in Hopewell
- Leverage city venues for new revenue sources to offset tax requirements of citizens (eg. fishing and sports tournaments, concerts)
- Collaborate with Chamber of Commerce (set mutual expectations to serve local business)
- Investigate conversion of rental property to home ownership
ENHANCE RESPECTABILITY OF HOPEWELL
- Complete corrections to city’s financial records and processes then publicize successes
- Create civil, respectful atmosphere at council meetings
- Repair relationship with Hopewell Manufacturing Association
- Improve infrastructure while beautifying our city
PREPARE FUTURE GENERATIONS
- Vocational school opportunity (within Hopewell or with neighboring schools)
- Support dual enrollment programs – Brightpoint, Richard Bland
- Public safety careers coaching with local push (Fire, EMT, TSA, etc.)
- Coordinate post high school scholarships with direct ties to employment
RONNIE ELLIS AND FAMILY
