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 DIANE'S
STRATEGY FOR A BETTER CITY FUTURE
I am a 45-year
resident and community activist. My business, Total Tax Service,
provides bookkeeping and tax preparation services. I have actively
served in a leadership capacity with many local and city organizations
and committees. I am a National spokesperson on equal pay, care
and support of abused women, and issues concerning administrative
and judicial support for victims of domestic abuse.
It is my goal
to improve on the approach our government takes to address city
issues, that is, a proactive rather than reactive approach for
handling the City's resources. Strong growth makes it imperative
that all decisions be made based on long-range planning and a
coordinated five and ten-year Capital Improvements Program. Strategies
are necessary to assure adequate and orderly development of future
capital improvements and support services. While I support a move
to self-determination and zoning, the City must be aggressive
in establishing its own programs and policies for its future growth
and development. Increased participation in determining use of
our public resources, including those of police, fire, emergency
services and schools is mandatory for the City to manage the quality
of life preferred by its citizens.
Community
service and helping other individuals to develop the skills to
improve their lives has always been my priority. I feel that I
have the experience and vision to make a real contribution to
our City.
Bowie Accomplishments:
Legislative Chair, Greater Bowie Chamber of Commerce
Secretary,
City of Bowie's Community Outreach Committee
Treasurer,
Richard's House for troubled teens
Treasurer,
Governor Oden Bowie Political Club
Treasurer
and Trustee, Calvary Baptist Church Board of Trustees
Treasurer
for a State Delegate
Producer, Choices,
an award-winning local cable television program that aired over
100 shows on women in nontraditional employment roles, health,
and political issues
Mentor,
Bowie High School and City of Bowie, providing developmental guidance
for disadvantaged youth
Moderator,
televised round table discussions on Equal Pay with State Congressmen
Trainer,
American Cancer Society Special Touch Program
Organizer,
clothing and food drives for displaced homemakers
Notary
Public
Her willingness
to serve the community is evidenced by the following:
- Produced
and directed her own television show on women's issues for 9
years;
- Was instrumental
in obtaining a $100,000 Congressional grant for a program providing
developmental guidance for disadvantaged children;
- Mentor
for disadvantaged children for 10 years;
- Mentor
for Bowie High School S.O.C.'s program;
- Chair of
Choices and Challenges youth program;
- Well-known
as a Political Activist for state and local affairs;
- Serves
as Trustee/Treasurer for her church;
- Serves
as Governor Oden Bowie Political Club Treasurer;
- Serves
as City of Bowie Community Outreach Committee Secretary;
- Serves
as Legislation Chair for the Greater Bowie Chamber of Commerce;
and
- Testified
to keep the Trash Transfer Station out of Bowie
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