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=== Presented by: Rep. Bryan Lamont Arrington ===
Role: Independent Candidate for Public Office; U.S. Army Veteran (E-5) Wendover_Proposed_Master_Policy…

Purpose: Public input, council review, legal evaluation, and a practical action plan.

==== Good evening Mayor, Councilmembers, staff, and residents. ====

My name is Bryan Lamont Arrington. I’m a U.S. Army Veteran and a candidate focused on serving Wendover with discipline, transparency, and real solutions. Wendover_Proposed_Master_Policy…

I’m here because Wendover is at a turning point. We can keep reacting to problems—or we can build a plan that is realistic, lawful, and measurable. I’m asking for three things tonight:
# A process: a structured way for the City to receive, review, and vet public proposals.
# A pilot mindset: start small, prove results, scale what works.
# Public accountability: clear goals, timelines, costs, and progress reporting so residents can see what’s real.

I’m not here to pick fights with residents or put people down. I’m here to raise standards. I want Wendover to work.

==== I am submitting a “Wendover Master Policy & Development” packet for: ====
* City Council review
* Public comment period
* Legal review
* Department feasibility review

I request that it be:
* Entered into the public record (if allowed)
* Referred to appropriate department heads
* Considered for placement on a future agenda for discussion

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A simple, legal process so citizens can submit ideas without chaos:
* Intake form + required details (problem, proposed fix, cost estimate, partners, risks)
* 30-day initial review window by staff
* Recommendation to Council: approve for workshop / pilot / reject with explanation

Why this matters: Right now, citizens feel unheard or the process is unclear. A pathway reduces confusion and increases professionalism.

===== A single workshop meeting where the city focuses only on: =====
* Utilities & infrastructure priorities
* Public safety and emergency service gaps
* Housing/shelter realities (including temporary and transitional)
* Economic development and workforce

Rules: no personal attacks, no rants, timed public comments, and summary notes published after.

===== Pilots should be small enough to complete without drama, big enough to prove value. =====

Pilot 1: “Wendover Winter Response Readiness”
* Identify current plow/salt capacity
* Identify choke points and dangerous zones
* Publish a public winter response map + call list

Pilot 2: “Crisis Response Link-Up”
* Local resource card + hotline access
* Basic coordination with county/state resources
* Publish “what to do” steps for residents

Pilot 3: “Downtown Clean + Light”
* Targeted lighting review
* Trash hotspots
* Volunteer + city day (with safety plan)

==== Below is the structure you can present as your “Master Policy Book” pillars. This is written so it sounds like City Hall, not social media. ====

===== Goal: Safer streets, faster response, fewer repeat incidents. =====

Plan:
* Conduct a public-facing “response capacity snapshot”: - Average response times (if available) - Staffing gaps - Equipment gaps
* Improve street lighting in targeted zones (crime prevention through visibility)
* Create a community safety partnership: - business owners - property managers - residents - law enforcement liaison

Deliverable (30–60 days):
* “Wendover Safety Map” identifying: - areas needing lights - high-risk intersections - common complaint locations
* A short “Safety & Reporting Guide” for residents

Non-negotiable: Public safety must be firm and lawful. No harassment, no discrimination, no reckless enforcement.

===== Goal: Reliable basics: water, sewer, roads, waste, power resilience. =====

Plan:
* Utilities audit review (what we have vs. what’s failing)
* Prioritize repairs based on risk: - water supply reliability - sewage/septic issues - road failure zones
* Identify state and federal grant opportunities only after we have a clear scope list.

Deliverables:
* 1-page “Top 10 Infrastructure Needs” list
* Capital plan draft with rough cost ranges (low/med/high)

===== Goal: Reduce public disruption and suffering while improving safety. =====

Plan:
* Create a “crisis referral ladder”: - what residents do - what businesses do - what police do - what county/state partners do
* Build a simple referral card system and posting plan: - City website - libraries - businesses - public bulletin locations

Deliverable:
* “Wendover Crisis Resource Sheet” published and distributed

===== Goal: Move people from stuck → working → trained → stable. =====

Plan:
* Partner mapping: - trade programs - workforce services - local employers
* Create a “Wendover Work Board”: - basic local openings - training opportunities - quick-start certifications

Deliverable:
* Monthly workforce update at City Council (5 minutes)

===== Goal: Reduce household vulnerability and increase local resilience. =====

Plan:
* Community garden pilot (small, fenced, water plan)
* Seed + starter program through partnerships (nonprofit/business)
* Identify legal land use options and water constraints first.

Deliverables:
* A pilot garden site recommendation
* A basic seasonal planting guide tailored to Wendover conditions

===== Important: A national AUBI is federal. But Wendover can still pilot local economic stability programs without pretending it’s federal law. =====

Local options that are legal and realistic:
* Utility relief programs through grants/partners
* “Earned benefits” programs tied to local service/workforce training
* Business incentive packages for hiring locally
* Tourism/event partnerships that create recurring revenue

Deliverable:
* A “Local Stability Options” memo: what we can do as a city vs. what is federal-only.

===== Goal: Bring innovation without hype, and protect residents. =====

Plan:
* A “Smart City Basics” approach: - traffic safety data (non-invasive) - infrastructure monitoring - emergency readiness tools
* Strong privacy guardrails: - no mass surveillance - no biometric collection without public approval - vendor transparency

Deliverable:
* “Innovation with Safety” policy outline for vendor contracts

===== Goal: Keep roads safe and predictable. =====

Plan:
* publish winter response routes (even if simple)
* identify equipment needs and backup arrangements
* coordinate with Nevada/Utah traffic impacts if applicable

Deliverable:
* Public winter response plan summary

===== Goal: Respect land, reduce waste, and avoid preventable conflict. =====

Plan:
* environmental impact mindset in every infrastructure decision
* consult tribal/heritage concerns when applicable
* protect air/water quality and stop dumping hotspots

Deliverable:
* “Environmental impact checklist” for city projects

===== Goal: Trust through receipts. =====

Plan:
* create a public dashboard format: - projects - costs - status - who is responsible
* tighten disclosure expectations for contracts and vendor selection

Deliverable:
* A simple public reporting page template

==== If elected, I will: ====
* publish a monthly progress report
* hold predictable public hours
* focus on measurable outcomes, not drama
* keep public meetings professional and lawful

==== Wendover doesn’t need noise. It needs structure. It needs a plan people can read, challenge, and improve. ====

I’m asking the City to adopt a process for proposals, hold a workshop, and approve three small pilots—so we stop talking in circles and start producing results.

Thank you.