Lizanich newcomer to Inverness politics; calls for younger voice | Local News

The prevailing council has introduced many successes to Inverness and Lizanich applauded its members for his or her work, however mentioned town would profit from a youthful council member who might work on attracting younger professionals to town.

“I wish to construct upon issues. I don’t wish to tear issues down,” the 40-year-old, medical workplace supervisor informed the Chronicle.

Higher communication between the council and town’s residents, in addition to the Citrus County Fee members, can be excessive on Lizanich’s record.

She mentioned she would encourage metropolis council members to attend county fee conferences and invite commissioners to metropolis conferences.

Lizanich mentioned that higher communication between town council and its residents can be achieved in numerous methods.

The council members want to talk extra typically throughout council conferences with members of the general public who attend, she mentioned.

The council additionally must publish its minutes on-line on town’s web site in addition to broadcast council conferences dwell on the web.

“It appears so easy to repair,” she mentioned.

At the moment, video and audio recordings of the council conferences can be found upon request. Metropolis officers informed the Chronicle that posting the minutes and recordings would require Individuals with Disabilities Act compliance and town doesn’t have the sources to supply that service. However the metropolis emphasised it might present recordings and different assist materials up request.

Lizanich mentioned the council wanted to do extra to draw and maintain younger adults and professionals.

Requested by the Chronicle what town ought to do to make that occur, Lizanich replied “I want I had the reply to that query.”

However begin can be to supply higher cellphone reception within the metropolis in addition to Wi-Fi, she mentioned.

Lizanich mentioned town ought to pay to erect a tower for communication firms to make use of, in addition to lay fiber optics round Inverness.

She applauded town council for just lately working with a developer to construct inexpensive housing within the metropolis, and now planning to construct inexpensive housing for residents 55 years outdated and older.

“It’s one thing that’s undoubtedly wanted, however not only for 55 and above, but in addition younger professionals,” she mentioned.

Lizanich mentioned the council wanted illustration from a youthful perspective.

“I hate to say this, however I’m youthful (than the present council members),” she mentioned. “I might be sort of the brand new voice, as a result of I’m youthful.”

However she counseled the council for its work making town’s downtown a vacation spot for each vacationers and residents and their accomplishments in internet hosting downtown occasions.

Lizanich mentioned she can be working to encourage different individuals to run for elected workplace sooner or later.

Inverness Metropolis Council members have run unopposed in the course of the previous a number of years.

Lizanich mentioned that even when she wins not a single vote, her marketing campaign exhibits “that anybody can put their hat within the ring and never be afraid.”