Candidate's Statement
CDD Heritage Springs, Seat 1
Personal: Retired University Professor(Economics & Finance);Military Service: U.S.Marine Corps; Wife, Merna; Three Married Sons and Seven Grandchildren.
Education: Ph.D.,Michigan State University; M.A.,University of Missouri-Columbia; A.B.,Creighton University.
Professional Background: Teaching, research and consulting experience in the general area of economic analysis. Professorships held at Creighton University-18yrs;(Professor/Department Chair), Air Force Institute of Technology-7yrs(Professor/Deputy Department Head); University of Nebraska-Lincoln-10yrs(Professor of Economics); Executive Office of the President of the United States, Washington, D.C.- 2yrs(Senior Economist).
Community Activities: President, Vice President, Director, Omaha Association of Business Economists; President, Nebraska Economics and Business Association; Board Member, Vice President,Nebraska Financial Executives Institute; Trustee, Nebraska Council on Economic Education. Served as an economic consultant to government and business clients, incluing the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission, Nebraska Department of Revenue and U.S. West Communications. Provided economic commentary on a wide range of economic issues to the print, radio and TV media.
Statement of Candidacy: My wife and I visited numerous active adult communities in Florida, Arizona and South Carolina before deciding to build in Heritage Springs. Our first priority was finding what I call a \"WOW\" lot in a warm climate. Heritage Springs had such a lot. Our lot, in Senic View Estate, sits near a large retention pond and is bordered by a magnificent wetlands preserve. There are many similarly attractive residential properties throughout Heritage Springs. I believe the maintenance of a high quality retention pond systen in Heritage Springs is central to its continuing attractiveness as a place to live. The CDD is responsible for the maintenance of these ponds as part of the community\'s storm water management system. To discharge this responsibility, and maintain the requisite street lighting throughout the community, a significant expenditure of money is required. I believe my background and experience will allow me to make a positive contribution to the management of these resources.
Robert F. Allen