What will Fredericksburg be like in the future – say 10 years, 20 years, or even 100 years from now?

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I envision an even more dynamic, welcoming, and diverse community in which to live, visit, work, learn, and play.

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But to strengthen and ensure Fredericksburg’s future,

we need to start now

by properly employing 21st Century solutions to challenges we are and will be facing in the near future.

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While making decisions that shape our future, we must keep in mind the vision of what we want our City to be. It will be complicated and challenging, given the development pressures that are coming down I-95. We will build, of course, but we can’t let that destroy what we all love about this place.

I think most of us can agree on our goals:

Robust economic development creating a dynamic workforce that attracts well-paying jobs, and re-ignites a focus on our tourism assets

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First-rate education that not only prepares our youth for the future, but positions our schools as vital community hubs

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Equitable housing that provides a diverse socio-economic population with places to work, live, learn and play

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Transportation solutions that incorporate 21st Century thinking

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Healthy, clean, and sustainable environmental practices that make Fredericksburg a model for Virginia

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Development that enhances our City’s sense of place

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We must leverage our amazing community assets while being fiscally responsible. Our goals must all be balanced and handled conscientiously and intentionally to reach the results we want.

It won’t be easy but it is achievable – as long as we remember that all of the key issues are interrelated: they overlap like a Venn Diagram. Moving forward on solutions for these issues will depend greatly upon community engagement, transparent decision-making, and strong leadership.

Audio of Jon Gerlach's Vision of the Future

English

as read by the candidate, Jon Gerlach

español

leída por el coordinador de voluntarios de la campaña, Joan Díaz-Méndez

Here's what others have to say about Jon:

Marguerite Bailey Young

Educator, Health Care Advocate and Fredericksburg Change-Maker

Jon Gerlach would be outstanding on City Council, and he has my vote. Through my close involvement with the NAACP,

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Beth Black

Co-Owner, Foode Small Business Community Leader

There are a lot of reasons why I like and support Jon - I believe he's an excellent attorney and a brilliant advocate for the underserved.

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Gaye Todd Adegbalola

Activist, Musician, Educator, Life-Long Fredericksburg Resident

I am supporting Jon Gerlach for Fredericksburg’s City Council. I support him for the following reasons...

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Eric Bonds Ph.D.

Co-Founder of Fossil Free Fredericksburg Professor of Sociology at UMW

I'm excited to support Jon Gerlach for city council for several reasons.

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Jeff Small

City of Fredericksburg Circuit Court Clerk

For several years, I have had many opportunities to work with and engage with Jon Gerlach. He approaches his work and advocacy with intelligence, diligence and dedication.

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La Bravia Jenkins

City of Fredericksburg Commonwealth's Attorney

Jon Gerlach has my vote. He is a truly gifted lawyer who is hardworking, kind, and has a great vision for Fredericksburg.

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Bill Beck

Former Mayor, City of Fredericksburg, Co-Owner Beck Antiques

I have always thought that some of our very best citizens are folks who could live anywhere but choose to call Fredericksburg home.

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