Donna Mazur, Candidate for Hoover City Council, Pl. 4

From Donna Mazur

I, Donna Mazur, am excited to announce my candidacy for the Hoover City Council, Place 4.

As a long time resident of this wonderful city for 40 years, and a former council member, I am committed to running a platform of responsible growth. government transparency and community focused leadership.

I believe that strong leadership prioritizes smart development, public safety, and fiscal responsibility. My experience in city government and community service has equipped me with the strategic forward thinking vision necessary to serve on the council once again.

During my previous tenure on the Hoover City Council from 2000 to 2004, I played a pivotal role in several major initiatives that shaped our city including:

• The development of the Preserve and Ross Bridge including the Robert Trent Jones Golf Course.
• The expansion of Patten Creek Shopping Center enhancing Hoover's retail and dining landscape.
• Securing the establishment of the Public Safety Center, which houses the Alabama Department Forensic Sciences' Birmingham Laboratory.
• Championing the Hoover Library Expansion to enhance our educational community resources.
• Contributing to the development of the RV Park at the Hoover Met, helping to retain SEC Baseball Tournament and attract revenue-generating events.

Beyond my council experience I have been a small business owner in the city of Hoover.  I have also served on the board of the Alabama Head Injury Foundation, served on the Hoover City Schools steering committee, and was the first president of the Hoover Beautification Board to serve two consecutive terms..

Even after leaving public office, I have remained actively engaged, closely monitoring our city's direction.  What I have witnessed over the past year has been extremely eye-opening.  It seems some of our elected officials have forgotten that they are here to serve the citizens of Hoover and not the other way around.

Decisions are made behind closed doors, priorities are skewed, and residents are often left in the dark.

This is not how government should operate.

Tax dollars must be spent responsibly, and people of Hoover deserve leaders who are open, honest and accountable.  I am committed to making Hoover safer, more efficient and community driven.

My campaign will focus on addressing storm-water issues, ensuring responsible development and restoring trust in local government.