Boone Town Councilwoman Lynne Mason released the following statement:
On July 1, 2011, I filed for reelection to the Boone Town Council. It has been an honor and privilege to serve on the Council for the past ten years. Though much has been accomplished, I remain committed to seeing several projects through to completion.
When I first ran ten years ago, I promised to represent our community’s interests. I am proud of my record of accomplishments during my three terms which include:
- Managing growth by adherence to our Comprehensive Plan
- Completing the Smart Growth Audit in 2007
- Adopting the 2030 Plan in 2009 (The community’s Vision Statement and Framework Plan for future growth and development)
- Updating the UDO (work in progress)
- Adopting the Urban Forestry Plan in 2010
- Guiding development by using community values
- Revitalizing our (historic) downtown as a vibrant retail and cultural center
- Serving as an advocate for Downtown Boone
- Advocating for our local businesses
- Protecting neighborhood integrity
- Promoting diverse and affordable housing
- Preserving green space and natural areas
- Ensuring openness in government
- Encouraging citizen participation
- Enhancing alternative transportation including the Walk Boone Initiative (Bike Boone Initiative in process)
- Supporting community sustainability
- Planning for a new water intake to meet the future water needs of Boone
- Cultivating more collaborative relations with ASU, Watauga County and other local governments
- Adhering to sound fiscal and resource management
I contribute vision, leadership, dedication and integrity to the Town Council, carefully and fairly considering all issues and basing decisions on objective information as well as input from citizens. I have been a leader on the Town Council that has abandoned the status quo and has been willing to take a stand on the many difficult issues facing our community. I am an active Council member that commits the time and energy required to get the job done. I represent no special interests, and I am strongly committed to enhancing the quality of life not only for the short term but for generations to come.
I bring a real passion for our community and a commitment to work on preserving and enhancing the quality of life so unique to this area. I would appreciate your support in my re-election campaign to continue this work. I hope you will join me as we continue to build a better Boone for today and generations to come. I welcome questions about my candidacy and can be reached at 265-3212 or masonlo@aol.com.
