Name: Robert Jozwiak

Age: 42

Party: Independent

Office sought: Mayor of Anderson

Occupation: Owner, Leak-Stopper Roofing

Education: B.S. public finance; B.S. public management, Indiana University, Bloomington School of Public and Environmental Affairs, minor in economics, Kelly School of Business (2 years); U.S. Army Reserve (6 years)

Family: Single

Why do you want this position?

I want to protect our city’s future. The Republican and Democratic parties are equally responsible for our current job loss, rising crime rate, unwanted illegal immigrant population and increasing property tax uncertainty. As mayor, I will force the city to live within budget. Using ordinances, I will stop local manufacturers from hiring illegal immigrants. I will stop building contractors from employing illegal immigrants. Hamilton County will have to find a place other than Anderson to house its cheap, illegal work force. My deportation plan will get illegal drugs out of our city faster, reduce crime and increase property values.

What is the role of government in nonprofit organizations?

It is important for city government to have a working relationship with nonprofit organizations that provide benefits to our city and enhance the quality of life. I will do everything within my power to assist these beneficial nonprofits.

How can city government aid in economic development?

The city can help businesses obtain direct state loans, issue local industrial development bonds, provide tax abatements, obtain tax credit rewards for job creation and capital investment, provide direct goods and services like management and technical assistance, build a relationship with Anderson and Purdue universities to provide customized worker training for existing and future employers and organize regional city leaders and surrounding states to pressure the federal government to overturn the trade treaties that have caused our predicament.

How far should cities go in offering tax abatement and other incentives to prospective businesses?