City of Fillmore

Carrie Broggie
My vision for Fillmore is to build upon the aspects of Fillmore life that we enjoy, which is a beautiful, historic community that has managed to maintain its small-town Americana feel in spite of its proximity to the sprawling Los Angeles metropolis. To achieve this, I believe the following issues are key:
PUBLIC SAFETY
If businesses and individuals do not feel safe in Fillmore, we will not achieve the business expansion and increased tax base we need to fully recover from the economic turmoil of the recent past. I will work fervently to make sure our law enforcement officers, fire fighters, and EMT/paramedics, have the support they need to make Fillmore a safer place for us to live and work.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT / BUSINESS REVITALIZATION
There is not a magic solution or an easy "fix" to recover from the recent economic downturn Fillmore experienced. A healthy, economically sound budget can only be obtained through careful planning and the close monitoring of all expenditures and a well-run City Hall. Key to this is the Council being good stewards of the funds entrusted to the City by the citizens they serve. This includes being prepared for future economic crises by maintaining a healthy “rainy day” fund. I support the City’s current goal to maintain a reserve of 40 percent.
OUR YOUTH
My husband and I raised three children, and we have an appreciation for programs that help build a child's character and self-esteem. I believe in keeping children and teens active and focused as a deterrent to bad choices and irresponsible behavior that can often times have life-long consequences. As a council member, I will focus on ways to support and enhance our community-based groups that serve our kids, and I will advocate for the needs of our school district.

Tim Holmgren
I envision a strong economic future for Fillmore. We’ve been through some challenges in recent years but we made it through them and are beginning to see a light at the end of the tunnel. The current council has worked hard to lead the city toward economic stability and now it’s time to focus on economic prosperity. I see a strong Fillmore with a thriving economy, which brings me to my first priority.
The economic well being of Fillmore and her citizens is my top priority. Thanks to the leadership of the council, we are beginning to see stability. We transition that into economic prosperity by promoting a business-friendly atmosphere to attract more jobs to Fillmore, raising everyone’s standard of living. When built, the business park will revitalize our community by creating a positive cycle of jobs, leading to prosperity, leading to jobs. It’s also important to work in conjunction with our schools, preparing our students for the jobs the business park will bring.
Public safety is another priority and I strongly support our police and fire fighters. Fillmore police and fire fighters are always going way above the call of duty to serve our community and they deserve our support. I’ve watched the current council support our police and fire departments. I will add my support to theirs.
Another priority is finding a way to bring down the sewer rates. Everyone I talk with wants to know about the sewer rates and what the city is going to do about them. I know that the council is doing everything they can and looking into every possible way to bring down those rates. A solution needs to be found and I’m committed to doing whatever is necessary to bring some relief to Fillmore citizens’ sewer bills.

Diane McCall
One of my priorities for Fillmore has always been, and will remain, job creation for our local residents. Being a small town with minimal industrial development and retailers makes finding employment within Fillmore difficult, if not impossible. As a mentor to several “at risk” youths I have found that the key to their success is securing viable employment opportunities. Quite often these individuals must leave Fillmore to find work. This example is representative of the larger issue for Fillmore, we have become a bedroom community to our neighboring cities. This vision of job creation leads me to my next goal which is moving the business park forward as we work to creatively reduce the development impact fees for initial construction, thereby attracting viable industry to our city. I’m committed to foster the current relationships with land owners and local brokers who can introduce their clients to our community and the diverse workforce we offer. Getting this business park underway is a two fold solution to my visions for Fillmore which is providing viable jobs for our residents and an additional tax base stream coming back from the sale of goods. Lastly, while there are many tasks on my agenda as we move Fillmore forward, one item I feel needs attention is the communication between the City and our School District. As a city we must be able to openly communicate with our school district in order to see where we as a community can work together to improve for our youth. As a current councilmember, I recommended a committee to be formed between city council and the school board to meet on a quarterly basis and bring back that missing communication. I would welcome your support so I can continue working to making my visions a reality for Fillmore.