STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES

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1. All residents of our county are deserving of inclusion, justice, compassion and human dignity and should have a voice in decisions that affect our community, regardless of race, gender, or faith.

2. We have a duty to support a vibrant local economy that encourages good corporate citizenship, balancing protection of our environment with livable wages for our citizens.

3. All children in our county are deserving of a quality, public education and safe places to be during out-of-school time.

4. All citizens should be encouraged and allowed to vote in every election. Registration should be simple and impediments should be minimal. 

5. Our waterways are the basis for both our economic life and our citizens' health.  Public policy should reflect this by prioritizing a healthy ecology. 

6. Young adults should be mentored in community involvement to ensure their voice is heard and to provide future continuity of these principles.