My Interview with Julia Peters

Q:  What do you feel are the 3 most important issues facing Port Royal and how would you approach those issues?

A: Top issue is that the citizens are allowing things to happen without getting involved.  PUDs are a concern because if we dont control them, in 10 years, we will be a town of transients.  A town is only as good as the citizens are willing to make it.  Get involved.

Second, the health of the estuary is critical.  We have a very large number of sea life that can thrive here.  We must keep it clean.

Finally, we keep saying "the port, the port, the port".  We need to have a plan for the town now. I would like to see a public library at the old Butterbeans.  Would be wonderful to have an art studio. 

Q:  How would you attract new business?
A:  Incentives.  Two year break on taxes.  Perhaps a break on rent from the owner of the building.  We need to work together to jump start new businesses. 

Q:  If you could change one thing about the town, what would it be?
A:  The apathy.  People are tired, and dont want to worry about it.  Community involvement is key.  Church youth groups may help our citizens clean up yards.  We need to change our zoning.  Commercial on the main streets, residential on the side streets. 

Q:  What do you feel is the best attribute you would bring to this job?
A: I raised 4 children, have done a lot of volunteer work, have lots of degrees, been in business for 15 years.  But my number one attribute is, that I work well with people. 

Q:  What three words best describe you?
A:  Positive, enthusiastic, and I love life!!!

"You aren't here long... you better enjoy it"!!!

You can contact Julia at jspeters@embarqmail.com