Having been raised in the heart of the Trolley District I feel that the revitalization is extremely vital to the City of Ogden.  The Trolley District playes such a pivotal roll that I don't think one can happen without the other.  The City Administration and Council need to work in unison to achieve the best possible outcome for the trolley district.  More home need to be rehabilitated, not just the 10 to 12 per year.  We should elevate that number to 50 to 60 per year.  More incentive programs need to created and implemented to entice home owners to reinvest into the district.  Community and City leaders need to work with the local schools to improve the quality and caliber of the education provided.  We need to make a concerted effort to implement local Youth Centers and programs that establish community ownership and pride.  As a City Councilman I would actively pursue and lead the community workshops to help build the community spirit, and pride.  I will work with civic and faith based organizations to find and seek out grant opportunities that can be directed and earmarked for improvements and ownership programs in the Trolley District.  If we work together and create the opportunity for a Community to thrive, I believe it will.

2.     The importance is great to have the proposed transportation scheme that includes the Trolley District, but also needs to  include the historic 25th Street as well as the University and the hospital.  Perhaps we should propose a route that includes all of the elements.  I envision a trolley system that starts out at the inter-modal hub, then easterly to Grant Avenue then South to historic 25th street, then east to Quincy Ave., then South to 28th Street then east to Taylor then south past the Mt. Ogden Park and Golf Course onto the University District, the events center and on to the hospital.  continuing down through the south neighborhoods to 36th and Quincy and then north to 30th and west to Grant then north to 25th street where it started.   Lets look at a loop system rather than a direct to and adirect back using the same corridor.  We can serve more people and prevent restriction to our main points of travel

3.   I believe that the expansion of Harrison Blvd. would not be in the best interest of the Harrison residents and or the residents of the Trolley District.  I would work with property owners and other governmental entities to ind an alternative solution to this situation.  Thus eliminating the need to displace so many residents.  

4.   Yes, we need to work continuously with local police and fire personnel to bring to their attention any suspicious activity that might e harmful to our community.  We need to include them in our discussions and seek their input as we continue to go and nurture our Community.  We all need to take an active roll in being the eye's and ears of out Public Safety Staff.  This will strengthen our and their tie to the Trolley District.  It will also show that we care and we won't take it anymore.....  Lets Stand and Be Heard....!!!!

Thanks Again for the opportunity to discuss the issues with you......

Patrick "Pat" Dean