Reasons to Vote for Chris
It matters who you vote for on Nov 7. Below are some of the key reasons to vote for Chris.
Servant Leadership
Servant leadership is essential to the success of any community.
It’s a lesson I first learned while in college at The Ohio State University. Back then I lived in an apartment on 16th avenue, not far from a government housing project. It was a humbling experience to see the children who lived there as I passed by on my way to school or work every day. I decided to try to make a positive impact on their lives by volunteering with Big Brothers/Big Sisters. That’s where I met my “little sister” LaShelle, and the time I spent with her continues to affect the way I view the world today.
That experience taught me the importance of humility in leadership. Active, engaged, servant leaders put others first. Servant leaders don’t tell others what is best for them; they engage others, treating them with dignity and respect. And a servant leader allows room for criticism, and views it as a challenge to become better in their sphere of influence.
With these lessons as the basis for my continuing community service, I will continue to be a servant leader who demands quality, commits to a process without shortcuts, works to improve the lives of others, and puts community first.
It’s a lesson I first learned while in college at The Ohio State University. Back then I lived in an apartment on 16th avenue, not far from a government housing project. It was a humbling experience to see the children who lived there as I passed by on my way to school or work every day. I decided to try to make a positive impact on their lives by volunteering with Big Brothers/Big Sisters. That’s where I met my “little sister” LaShelle, and the time I spent with her continues to affect the way I view the world today.
That experience taught me the importance of humility in leadership. Active, engaged, servant leaders put others first. Servant leaders don’t tell others what is best for them; they engage others, treating them with dignity and respect. And a servant leader allows room for criticism, and views it as a challenge to become better in their sphere of influence.
With these lessons as the basis for my continuing community service, I will continue to be a servant leader who demands quality, commits to a process without shortcuts, works to improve the lives of others, and puts community first.
Transparency and Open Process
I believe government should be transparent. I believe that difficult conversations should happen in the public realm and that new ideas, if they are truly for the greater good, should withstand public scrutiny. In my years on the Planning and Zoning Commission, public involvement was among my highest priorities and something I worked very hard to encourage in my service as Chairperson. That has continued as a member of City Council.
My goal for every public meeting is to give every interested party an equal opportunity to express their opinions in a respectful and open format. I believe that every governing body’s job in serving the public is to seek an understanding of all parties’ perspectives. That doesn’t mean everyone must always agree – but different viewpoints must to be valued and acknowledged. Competing ideas often result in better outcomes.
I also believe that government functions best when there are clear checks and balances in place. No one individual or body – including City Council – should have the power to minimize the authority of other public bodies.
I will work diligently to make our government more transparent, to fully engage the public, and to respect the authority of our city’s citizen-led boards and commissions.
My goal for every public meeting is to give every interested party an equal opportunity to express their opinions in a respectful and open format. I believe that every governing body’s job in serving the public is to seek an understanding of all parties’ perspectives. That doesn’t mean everyone must always agree – but different viewpoints must to be valued and acknowledged. Competing ideas often result in better outcomes.
I also believe that government functions best when there are clear checks and balances in place. No one individual or body – including City Council – should have the power to minimize the authority of other public bodies.
I will work diligently to make our government more transparent, to fully engage the public, and to respect the authority of our city’s citizen-led boards and commissions.
Long-Term Vision for Quality
The Amorose family moved to Dublin in 1946 when the village had fewer than 250 residents. When I attended Indian Run, it was the only elementary school, and when I graduated from Dublin (now Coffman) High school, it was the only high school in town. To say that I have seen a lot of change in our community would be an understatement.
I welcome growth in our community, but it must be balanced and must maintain the high standards that have become the hallmark of Dublin.
My experience has taught me to carefully consider every decision, with a close eye to the “unintended consequences”. When our elected officials make decisions that will affect the community for decades, we expect them to look beyond the immediate benefits and uncover the potential drawbacks. Those that know me well know that I am not afraid to ask the difficult questions to expose issues that may not be obvious on the surface.
Asking hard questions is an essential part of evaluating the lasting impacts of the decisions our government makes. Whether those decisions affect the safety of our citizens, the function of our roadway network, the excellence of our school system, the use of our tax dollars, or the quality of our environment, our vision must be focused on the long-term health of the community we leave our children.
My vision for our community includes, a government that encourages and engages public participation at every level, and careful consideration of how the decisions we make today impact us for years to come.
I welcome growth in our community, but it must be balanced and must maintain the high standards that have become the hallmark of Dublin.
My experience has taught me to carefully consider every decision, with a close eye to the “unintended consequences”. When our elected officials make decisions that will affect the community for decades, we expect them to look beyond the immediate benefits and uncover the potential drawbacks. Those that know me well know that I am not afraid to ask the difficult questions to expose issues that may not be obvious on the surface.
Asking hard questions is an essential part of evaluating the lasting impacts of the decisions our government makes. Whether those decisions affect the safety of our citizens, the function of our roadway network, the excellence of our school system, the use of our tax dollars, or the quality of our environment, our vision must be focused on the long-term health of the community we leave our children.
My vision for our community includes, a government that encourages and engages public participation at every level, and careful consideration of how the decisions we make today impact us for years to come.