not be used to supplant existing local resources. To budget local dollars for programs that might be funded by federal money could be a bar to the city's eligibility for federal money in that program area. Certainly, the City will aggressively pursue federal funding in all areas in which it will be eligible. The 1990 Executive Budget for the City of Columbus is still in process, so it is not possible to pinpoint what programs might be funded through the general fund. It seems probable that any new expeditures will require the shifting of resources. Several new revenue streams are mentioned in the plan, notably the Columbus Drug Fund donation campaign and the 10% surcharge on drug offense fines. There are no baseline data from which to project what income might be derived from these sources, although it is reasonable to expect that it would lessen the impact on the City's resources. Major assumptions in the analysis are: New programs would be started only where no State law revisions would have no practical Where applicable, benefits were calculated Call the Mayor's Action Center and sign up to be a block marshall. Here's how it works: You, and hundreds like you around the City, will be called and invited to a neighborhood summit against drug abuse soon. Techniques that will help break up the distribution network that supplies the crack house near you will be discussed. B. The Columbus Drug Fund Send your donation for education and prevention to: The Columbus Foundation 1234 East Broad Street C. Volunteer The best way to avoid drug use by our children is to keep them from starting down that path. You can assist in this effort as a volunteer with Buckeye Boys Ranch, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, the Columbus Urban League, the League Against Child Abuse, and other local organizations. CALLVAC can link you up with the agency of your choice. We have all heard it many times, but it does make a difference. Write to your state senators and representatives, urging enactment of the legislative package. City of Cleveland GEORGE V. VOINOVICH, MAYOR ALL-AMERICA CITY September 20, 1989 Dear Concerned Citizen: Our society today offers many opportunities for the fulfillment of But society also dreams and promises that can shape a bright future. presents circumstances that test our resolve, compromise our integrity and darken our hopes. Thre gh positive action today, we can and must overcome the problems that threaten our future. One of the most important considerations we can make as a society, as a community and as individuals is how we will react to the problems of drug abuse. We are already facing the consequences of the proliferation of drugs in every neighborhood in America. When it comes to chemical abuse, ignorance and inaction are as insidious as the abuse itself. President Bush has recently announced a battle plan for the war on drugs -- one of the single most important fights in our history. A cooperative effort among federal, state and local governments and each individual citizen is necessary to insure a victory. The City of Cleveland has officially committed itself to creating and maintaining effective policies and procedures to deal with the problems of drug abuse. We will not allow the health and integrity of our community to be jeopardized by circumstances we can control. We will not leave a heritage of carelessness to future generations. Our priorities for action include providing the programs and services necessary to stop drug abuse in our community. The information provided in this booklet outlines the ways in which we are dealing with today's drug problem. By sharing our experiences, we hope to educate and be educated in turn. Working together, we can shape the attitudes that will insure the strength and well-being of all citizens today and into the future. |