Posts by Paul Courtney
Economic Development
As Mayor, I want to help create a climate that encourages businesses and entrepreneurs to follow their ingenuity and invest in their ideas in Barstow. I propose newly formed small businesses receive a 50% reduction in City of Barstow required start-up fees and costs during the 1st full year of doing business. What do you…
Education
As Mayor, I propose that the city-owned Community Center be open daily for extended hours to support a city directed “after school” Student Success Enhancement Services Programs, i.e.: homework, tutoring assistance, recreational activities, as well as an after school “safe-place” for our children to go after school. What do you think? Share your thoughts below.
Public Safety – Barstow POLICE
As Mayor, I propose a goal of fifty police officers on our streets, supported by the highest quality training and the best in new technology. Additional funding would come from the passing of Measure Q, re-prioritizing categorical available funds and partnering with outside law enforcement agencies in the County-wide and State-wide illegal drug trafficking intervention…
Transparency
As Mayor, I propose that the city finances be thoroughly reviewed by an outside entity and reviewed by the newly formed “citizen finance over-site committee” as well as the sitting mayor and council members. All findings are to be presented in an OPEN forum and presented to the general public in multiple presentations. Term Limits:…
Mayoral Campaign Announcement
Press Release #3 Good day Barstow Citizen’s! I’m Dr. Paul Anthony Courtney, DBA. I am running for the people to become Mayor of Barstow, 2020. A great city is measured by the quality of the life of the people who live in it. I will serve as a Strong Mayor… #4aBetterBarstow (to get started): Transparency: As…
Memorial Day Message
The Campaign
#JustKeepingItReal . . . I’m not an old, experienced hand in politics. But I am now seasoned enough to have learned that the hardest thing about a political campaign is how to win without proving that you are not unworthy of winning. A lifetime learner I am. COMING SOON: Signs, Table Tents, Counter Displays, T-Shirts, Door…
We are all in this together
“I can’t breath” . . . WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER. Thank You Chief Rameriz/BPD, Luke Haefele, Bennie G Fedrick, Ciara Hamilton, Maryann Garrison, Ann Marie Chapin Hammond, #barstowpride and so many others who believe in Justice for all! We hope that (we) set an example for ALL of the “haters” and pre-judgers! For anyone who fits that role, we…
Feed Barstow
We seen the need, We prayed for the hungry, We have fulfilled the needs of over 5000 families in 13weeks … It is just amazing how prayer works It is just amazing what happens when people, businesses and organizations believe in people and a common goal . . . Thank You! Our community is now…
Courtney says he’ll run for Barstow mayor
Originally posted April 5, 2019 BARSTOW — When Paul Courtney moved back into the city, his first priority was his daughter, followed closely by the community he’s called home for decades. But he couldn’t help but pick up on an apparent disconnect between the City Council and the community they serve as he began attending…