Chris Louras for Mayor
Chris Louras for Mayor
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CHRISTOPHER LOURAS is:

• American Legion Post 31 - Gulf War Veteran
• Six-Term Rutland City Alderman
• Former Vermont State House Legislator
• Rutland Creative Economy Steering Committee
• Marble Valley Regional Transit District Board
• Rutland Veterans Assistance Office/Dodge House Board
• Governor’s Veterans’ Advisory Council Member
• Dedicated husband to his wife, Judy, and proud father
to his four sons, Chris, Justin, Ian and Augie

A strong and uncompromising citizen’s advocate who has proved that he has the experience and the know-how to properly administer taxpayer dollars.

A successful third-generation local businessman who understands firsthand what Rutland business owners need from City government in order to prosper and thrive.

A ten-year active duty U.S. Army Aviation veteran who possesses keenly-developed skills in leadership and decision making, honed while serving in a combat environment.

Dedicated to reducing City spending through increased efficiencies and cost controls and will reduce the tax burden by building our tax base through aggressive business recruitment and retention.

Tax Burden
The strain being placed upon many property owners is becoming unbearable and it will take bold, decisive leadership to control spending. Staffing levels must be reviewed and adjusted within select City Hall departments, such as the attorney’s office and the recreation department, to ensure operations are efficient and cost effective.

Downtown Revitalization
My ideas include: creating upper-story, middle/upper income housing; establishing a wireless internet “hotspot” serving the entire downtown; entering into public/private partnerships to develop the infamous parking “pit”; and providing tax stabilization or grants/loans to businesses that will work to brings jobs and industry to the City.

City Finances
Responsibility for all Rutland City governance and financial management must lie with the Mayor. Rutland needs someone without a learning curve and someone who can walk into the Mayor’s office and not suffer the trials of on-the-job-training.

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A Genuine Leader For Your City.