Welcome to Robert Connors for Polk County Commission On-Line Campaign Headquarters Here you can find information critical to the important choice facing every Polk County voter in 1998. As taxpayers, we cannot afford to allow political in-fighting and personal vendettas disrupt the work of government. Robert Connors is determined to advance an agenda for change in Bartow. Connors supports: A renewed spirit of cooperation on the commission, and an emphasis on working together Re-ordering priorities for lean, efficient county government, using existing revenues An increased focus on improving parks and recreation for youth and families A solid road maintenance and improvement program, without sales taxes An organized program of sidewalk construction in school areas Improved and sustained funding for our county-wide library system An end to "spot zoning" and intrusive commercial building in residential neighborhoods Rapid adoption of a balanced Unified Development Code Strengthened maintenance codes and enforcement Development of a curbside recycling program Continued air quality monitoring and protection Attention to protecting Polk's threatened land and water resources Connors opposes: Additional sales taxes, or property tax increases Continued wasting of tax dollars on vendettas and witch-hunts Continued personal attacks by commissioners on each other, and other public officials Robert Connors is the best choice to help set a forward-looking agenda for Polk County as we enter a new century. He has proven himself capable and consistent, just when we need these qualities the most. This is a county-wide election, open to all voters. We invite your support. Meet Robert Connors Live Online on Polk County's Front Porch Thursday, May 28, 8:00 p.m. Robert will be the special guest host of Polk County's own chat forum, the Front Porch. Step onto the virtual front porch at www.polk-county.com, and pull up a chair. There you can discuss issues that are important to you, and share your ideas with the candidate in real time. Please read Robert's open letter to the voters of Polk County Essays on the State of the County Biographical Information on Robert Connors Upcoming events -- Volunteer meetings, campaign appearances, voter petition drive, more Logo Shirts and Stickers -- Sharp sport shirts, clever campaign tees, and great stickers Voter Survey and information sheet Visit the Polk Democratic Party web site Send email to Robert Connors Visit at www.polk-county.com A comprehensive guide to area resources Paid political advertisement, paid for and approved by Robert Connors campaign fund.