Thursday, May 22, 2008

Mike Pastor Discusses Issues At Recent Democratic Women Meeting

Mike Pastor, Democratic Candidate for the Office of Gila County Supervisor, District 2, spoke about his candidacy at the regular monthly meeting of Democratic Women at Joe’s Broadstreet Grill. Candidate Pastor pledges to serve his district & all of Gila County each day of his term by being available for constituents to have the opportunity to meet with him on a regular basis in his office or at community meetings.

Pastor addressed County issues including: Specific concerns in his District, such as flood control, the Tonto Bridge & sewer development. Budget management which includes consideration for the looming $1 billion plus State budget shortfall. Partnerships between the Towns & Cities & Gila County to support economic development & infrastructure development & improvement. Continuation of our efforts to make the State Legislature aware of rural county needs. Support for the Gila Community College which translates directly into economic help to the people of our County as an educated population is an economically viable population.

The next meeting of the Democratic Women will feature candidates for Gila County Sheriff. All meetings are open to the public & are held in the dining room of Joe’s Broadstreet Grill on the second Wednesday of each month at Noon.