Refocus
May 11, 2005
As the election fanfare fades away, we must refocus ourselves on the tasks ahead. Cedar Hill has been so richly blessed. We should not take our successes for granted, and we must never be content. We must set new goals — new standards. We must make an honest assessment of the state of our city. We must confirm our vision and work tirelessly toward that ideal.
In the upcoming year, we face many challenges. We must continue to protect our citizens through reinforcements to our police and fire departments. We must bolster our aging infrastructure by expanding vital thoroughfares, improving old roadways, and rebuilding old sewer and drainage systems.
And let us not forget our neighborhoods. The retail growth we have enjoyed has been a blessing, influenced by the hard work of the men and women who have gone before me. But it is not the end of the journey. It is not the finish line. Rather, it is the catalyst to improving our neighborhoods.
Our neighborhoods are the city. We are invested in our neighborhoods. Our neighborhoods are the foundations of our lives. We live in neighborhoods. Our children play and grow in neighborhoods. At the end of the day, our neighborhoods are a reflection of who we are as a city. To neglect our neighborhoods is to neglect our potential.
And so, I look forward with anticipation to the challenges of this year. Let us come together as a community to answer the call. Let us rally to the greater good that we all might prosper.
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My name is Wade Emmert and I am a Council Member for the City of Cedar Hill. This web site is a way for me to share with you some of my thoughts about issues important to the City.
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