Ryan Carter for Placerville CITY COUNCIL
REMEMBER OUR HISTORY
EMBRACE OUR FUTURE
Placerville City Council Election
Dedication to the City of Placerville
A Little About Me
I am a father of six and a grandfather of two. Four generations of my family live in city limits, my
passion for Placerville runs deep. I am an El Dorado High School graduate and a 22 year
veteran state Peace Officer. I believe that all governments are instituted to protect the people,
not make their lives as difficult and expensive as possible.
As your City Councilman, I will fight to reduce spending, maintain our quality of life, and keep
the cost of living in our beautiful city as low as possible. I understand that every dollar the city
spends comes from its citizens. I believe that debt is a generational hardship for our citizens, I
will work to ensure that the city does not burden us with additional debt.
I will decline the CalPers benefits that are offered to members of the city council, saving the city about $30,000 per year.
As a business owner, I know how difficult it is to stay afloat in this difficult business climate. I will
work to reduce the overbearing burden placed on our business community.
As a member of the Placerville Planning Commission, I have worked to protect our historic
districts. I believe that with thoughtful and principled leadership we can remember our history
and embrace our future.
MY TOP PRIORITIES FOR THE CITY OF pLACERVILLE
Top 3 Priorities:
- Keep the city out of a deficit. Our 2 biggest neighbors (El Dorado County and Folsom) are both in deficits. Cameron Park is talking about closing a fire station. We need to keep our budget in control so we can provide the essential services that we all depend on.
- Preserve our history. I am involved with a number of local historic groups that work to preserve Placerville's amazing history. I want to make it easier to repair and maintain our historic buildings so we can show the world the wonderful role Placerville played in the Gold Rush and California history.
- Reduce the burdens on our local business owners. The city is pretty rough on business owners and we can see the results on Main Street and beyond. Lots of empty store fronts and broken dreams. I would work to reduce overbearing regulations and make running a business in Placerville more affordable.
We do not have government by the majority. We have government by the majority who participate.
Thomas Jefferson
