Note: As part of The Sentinel’s 2024 coverage of local elections, we have asked a series of five identical questions to each of the District 1 candidates running for Citrus Heights City Council. The questions are designed to give each of the candidates an opportunity to introduce themselves to the community and give voters an opportunity to learn more about each candidate. Candidates replied via email, and those who responded to each question in less than 100 words have their answers published word-for-word. Answers exceeding 100 words were edited for length.
Amie Burgundy Brown:
What are two budget allocations in the current city budget that you would advocate changing, if elected?
I have gone over the current budget allocations and I don’t see anything that really could be changed. I think the City Council has made sure to put the funding according to the current needs for our city and I agree with their current budget.
What are two votes the city council has made that you disagree with, and why?
One ordinance that has passed which is the inclusion of sleeping in vehicles in the City of Citrus Heights, I do not agree with, since these people are usually working and need to be able to sleep somewhere so they can continue to make it to work and try to better their living situation, yet now they will be ticketed for it when there is no place for them to be able to sleep. Other than that there hasn’t been anything else that the City Council has voted on that I disagree with.
How do you envision the city in 5 or 10 years? What specific steps will you take to achieve this vision?
I envision the city 5 or 10 years from now with the new Sunrise Tomorrow hopefully being completed and attracting new businesses and more people that will be able to stay in one of the new hotels and enjoy the City of Citrus Heights. It will bring in more revenue and update Citrus Heights to something more useful for our city. I will vote to continue pushing forward with all necessary steps to make Sunrise Tomorrow a reality.
For residents who are concerned about the condition of local roads, how would you address such concerns if elected?
I would ensure that the funds available for our roads are used to fix the areas that need it most and I would try to get more funding to be able to fix more areas at once since our roads desperately need repairs.
For residents who are concerned about homelessness, how would you address such concerns if elected?
For residents concerned about homelessness, I would let them know about the new ordinances and state orders in place and what is being done, for example the Nuisance Offender Program and the Beautification Crew. I would also let them know they can report any issues they have online through the Citrus Heights Police Department and that there is a link on the City Council website which has information on what is being done about homelessness.
Find out more about Amie Burgundy Brown on her campaign website here.
To read more about each candidate, see article: Election 2024: Who’s running for Citrus Heights City Council?
