The Issues that Matter to You
Fiscal Responsibility
Balancing the Budget
Mayor Bissonnette provides balanced, fiscally responsible budgets, running a surplus while keeping property taxes the lowest in the Pioneer Valley. Professional management, making government more efficient and accountable and real reform makes a difference. In these difficult times, Chicopee needs proven leadership.
Maintaing our Rainy Day Fund
Mike Bissonnette protected millions of dollars from “spend it all” thinking by managing the rainy day fund to over $10 million. Common sense planning and responsible decisions avoided major layoffs and protected vital services. Mike Bissonnette has kept property taxes the lowest in the Pioneer Valley while providing balanced, responsible budgets.
Saving Taxpayers Millions
Mike Bissonnette has worked hard to eliminate waste and bring reform to city government. For Mike Bissonnette, saving the environment also means saving money. Through a city wide energy savings program, Chicopee saved over $2 million in fuel and heating costs. Switching to energy efficient lighting in city buildings will save $40,000 annually.
Supporting Education
Chicopee's graduation scores are on the rise and we have seen a reduction in our dropout rates. Innovative programs provide students the skills to succeed in the classroom and in life. Mike Bissonnette will keep working to move our schools in the right direction and to provide our children with the best education possible. Together, we can make a difference.
Protecting your Safety
Your family’s safety is always the number one priority. From safe schools, safe streets and first-rate medical response, Mike Bissonnette has provided our police and firefighters the tools they need to keep you safe. Mike Bissonnette led the way to re-open Station 7 in Aldenville, obtain new police equipment and state-of-the-art ambulances you can depend on.
Supporting Seniors
Low taxes, public safety and services to maintin quality of life help to support Chicopee's seniors. Mike Bissonnette has led the way to help seniors stay in their homes longer and has long supported the building of a new senior center to provide services to our citizens.
