Scrub the budget of lower priority and wasteful spending so that the line can be held on higher taxes that hurt all citizens.

Encourage establishment of new and retention of existing businesses. Nurture and support businesses that are struggling because of the severe economic downturn.

Encourage the establishment of workforce development programs that help lower our unemployment rate while increasing the supply of fully qualified workers.

Ensure we have quality education and make ours "The Education City".

Ensure that our first responders from the Fire, Rescue, and Police are well funded and demand more money from Washington as part of the Homeland Security Act.

Pat has a plan to decrease gang activities by young people by establishing mentorships by disabled Vets and encouraging volunteer Public Service.