Community Director Note: 2005-2009 Term

Carmela Herendez

My plans for the term as Community Director:

Secure family values, uphold rights for children and elders

• Mandatory Family Day: At least once during their rotation, families must get out of the house and visit community lots, go on vacations, etc. Will work with the community to offer special family pricing to events and museums.

Ensure a family friendly and healthy community for current & future generations.

• Apple Awards-given every other simyear
  Spirit of Community Awards: Given to residents that portray the spirit of Apple Valley. Must be nominated. There will be a ceremony for the winner and a prize.
  
  Beautiful Apple Awards:Given to homes/businesses that are aesthetically pleasing in their landscaping
  
  Green Apple Awards: Designation given to businesses that promote a greener world with their environmental practices.
• Create a Pet Policy: All large animals must have a collar. Animals found without a collar will be fined $100 per simday without a collar. After five simdays without a collar, animal will be removed from the home.

• Increase Housing OptionsIncrease housing options for single adults, retirees and small families to relieve spacing issues in family homes. We need more price points among apartment complexes however we must also avoid the pitfalls that come along with some of the lower price points. We do not want to allow such filth into our community that can slink in.

Ensure adequate culture, local food produce, restaurants and bars, & social meeting places.

• Increase Culture and Social OptionsAdd an upscale bar and lounge, renovate the existing jazz lounge, and invite more artists to perform at our venues.

Ensure a quality education system for residents

• Monitor the Educational Director