David Schlosser for Mayor of Flagstaff

Posted by Doug Craig at 1/11/2008 7:12 PM
Categories: David Schlosser

Schlosser Files Petitions, Paperwork for Flagstaff Mayor

Welcomes opportunity for vigorous debate among several candidates

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (January 11, 2008) – David Schlosser, one of the
country's most successful Libertarian candidates in 2006, today became
an official candidate for mayor of the city of Flagstaff by filing the
required nominating petitions and paperwork with the city clerk.

"In the process of gathering petition signatures, I had the
opportunity to visit with hundreds of our neighbors," Schlosser said.
"Many of them share my deep concern about the sustainability of
Flagstaff in the face of our affordable housing crisis.

"We cannot build a sustainable community if the people who make
Flagstaff work – our teachers, nurses, public safety professionals,
and retail and hospitality workers – cannot afford to buy or rent a
home," Schlosser continued. "It is impossible to build a sustainable
community if our children cannot stay here, or move back when they
decide to start their own families."

Running for mayor calls for candidates to gather the nominating
signatures of between 473 and 946 registered voters who live inside
the city of Flagstaff. Schlosser expressed gratitude for the
residents who helped gather petition signatures, saying, "I could not
have achieved this milestone without the support of people from across
our community who contributed their valuable time and energy to
collect signatures on my behalf."

At least five people started the process of gathering petitions to
become a candidate for mayor, and Flagstaff voters will choose among
the successful candidates in a mail-ballot primary election that
concludes on March 11, 2008. The top two vote getters will compete in
a mail-ballot general election that concludes in May.

"The large number of candidates suggests that people from all walks of
life understand that Flagstaff needs a change in leadership to cope
with our challenges," Schlosser said. "While most candidates share a
common goal of extending Flagstaff's heritage as a vibrant, diverse,
and sustainable community, I look forward to comparing all the
candidates' perspectives on the best way to achieve that goal.

"True public servants try to engage as many people as possible in our
shared civic life," Schlosser concluded. "Record voter participation
in the recent presidential nominating processes prove that a vigorous
debate among multiple candidates is the best way to involve our
community in choosing the representatives who will lead us toward the
solutions we need. That is why I challenge all the candidates to
participate in as many joint appearances as possible, so voters can
question, compare, and contrast the candidates for mayor."

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David Schlosser, 40, is a candidate for the non-partisan office of
mayor in Flagstaff, Ariz., where he is an award-winning writer and
editor and strategic management and communications consultant. A
former public servant, political activist, and international manager
for a Fortune 500 business, Schlosser is active in several community
organizations and has been a part-time instructor at Northern Arizona
University. He brings more than 15 years of public policy and
management experience to his campaign for responsive, accountable
civic leadership. He is a graduate of Trinity University and the
University of Texas. For more information about Schlosser and his
campaign for Flagstaff mayor, visit www.Schlosserforflagstall.com

 

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