Ken Groves Jr.: Marsh is a leader, re-elect him as Modesto’s mayor

The competent leadership of Garrad Marsh has strengthened the Modesto community, building its industrial base while promoting recreational and cultural venues. Being co-owners and operators of Modesto Bowl, the mayor and his wife, Dallas, have long provided local jobs, family recreation and local tax revenues while encouraging others to become entrepreneurs.

Mayor Marsh has always led through example. This is a much-needed quality during the lingering economic downturn.

A Navy veteran, Marsh served to keep America free. Today, he remains dedicated to improving public safety. The mayor has expanded money for the city, in part, through his fiscal policy of reducing city employee pensions and other benefits whenever doable.

Regarding the issue of sustainable economic growth, Marsh supports ACE train expansion. He recently hosted a Modesto informational/scoping meeting that featured Assemblymembers Adam Gray and Kristin Olsen and Senators Cathleen Galgiani and Anthony Cannella. Full-service ACE for Modesto would improve transportation for commuters, provide cleaner air, and increase job opportunities across the Modesto, Sacramento and Bay areas. Keep your eyes trained for future ACE progress.

I urge voters to re-elect Mayor Marsh and retain competent leadership.

This story was originally published August 31, 2015 at 5:59 PM with the headline "Ken Groves Jr.: Marsh is a leader, re-elect him as Modesto’s mayor."