Working for Goshen
As successful entrepreneurs, respected community leaders and committed public servants, our team of Democrat candidates – some new and some seasoned – is passionate about continuing to build a city offering:
A Balanced Budget
Year after year – even in tough economic times – Goshen’s Democrat leaders have balanced the budget. Careful financial management keeps our city strong, beautiful and prepared for the future. Sound and responsible stewardship has led to increased cash balances, even as revenues decline.
Job Growth
This is a critical time in Goshen’s employment history. While Goshen has experienced unprecedented business growth in recent years, we will continue to pursue all opportunities to attract and retain diverse industries and capital investments that will lead to more and better jobs.
A Beautiful Place
to Call Home
Goshen’s family-friendly parks, our vibrant, healthy neighborhoods and our thriving downtown reflect this team’s ongoing commitment to smart planning and wise financial management of all community resources.
Elect City Democrats
Leadership Working For You
Goshen offers so much more to residents than it did a decade ago. With Mayor Kauffman’s leadership, Goshen now has vastly-improved neighborhoods and a vibrant, revitalized downtown. The city has seen unprecedented business growth during this time and all essential city services have been protected.
All around Goshen, you can see demonstrated proof that experienced leadership and responsible management of your tax dollars is Working for Goshen.
City Democrats will continue to:
Create a healthy climate for business growth, jobs and ongoing economic/community development by:
- using prudent tax phase-ins to attract and retain quality jobs
- working with developers to create shovel-ready business sites
- supporting existing businesses, Goshen Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Corporation
- diversifying the local business culture
- planning and providing needed infrastructure for smart growth
Manage your tax dollars by:
- protecting and delivering all essential city services
- continuing to enact balanced and disciplined budgets. Expenses have not exceeded income in any year for the past decade.
- finding budget efficiencies
- evaluating priorities with public input and discussion
Prioritize traffic flow improvements and infrastructure renewal plans by:
- building the overpass on the south side of town and work with INDOT to build an overpass or underpass for U.S. 33 within the next five years
- finishing the Waterford Mills Parkway project to balance east/west traffic with Kercher Road and connecting industrial areas with the toll road via C.R. 17 link
- continue moving forward with our aggressive sidewalk improvement program
Make neighborhood improvements and attractive community spaces by:
- reclaiming former industrial sites for redevelopment
- finding solutions to minimize vacant properties
- improving neighborhoods to protect property values
- supporting the efforts of the Redevelopment Commission
- constructing and maintaining bike paths, parks and other community amenities
Cooperate with community partnerships that support healthy families by:
- supporting our multicultural community and building unity
- celebrating the efforts of neighborhood associations
- promoting our schools, social services and healthcare organizations
Ensure city-wide public safety by:
- fostering safe and inviting neighborhoods
- continuing to support the needs of Goshen Police, Fire and Ambulance