Vote for Sojka’s Vision

Published in the Ventura County Star, October 20, 2010

Considering we are braving the worst economic environment in 75 years, in Simi Valley we are fortunate to have a fiscally sound city government with a consistently balanced budget and a prudent reserve for emergencies. For that and many other reasons, I believe it is sensible to elect Steve Sojka as the next Simi Valley Mayor.

There is much to be said about continuity in the experience in running the city of Simi Valley, considering the economic challenges immediately past, current and upcoming.

Certainly there are other challenges to face, among them attracting and retaining big employers, public employees’ union negotiations and some major land-use matters to resolve. However, the biggest issue has to be how the city delivers services during this historic recession while still respecting taxpayers.

The city of Simi Valley has handled it well, and Steve Sojka has been there the entire time. Steve Sojka has grown up in this community, gone through our school system, is running his own business here and now his children are in local schools.

Steve Sojka has a vision for greatness for Simi Valley, and I plan on voting for him to see it through. Please considering doing the same.

Denise A. Houghton,
Simi Valley