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City Council candidate John Heyer has always said that this election is about the small things. Now he’s backing that up with a concrete way for voters to send in problem spots around the neighborhood – and get them fixed within a year.

Starting today, on the new blog at www.JohnHeyer.org/basics, Heyer will display photos of common problems sent in by residents: broken traffic lights, potholes, graffiti, and the like. And here’s the kicker: Heyer will pledge to fix each problem within his first year in office.

“This mayoral administration is balancing its budget on the backs of ordinary people,” said John Heyer. “We spend millions of dollars on vanity projects like fountains on the East River. But regular quality of life problems go unaddressed, year after year.”

“Brooklyn is not a stepchild of Manhattan,” Heyer went on to say. “It’s time for us to stand up and demand the same level of basic services that residents elsewhere in the city can rely on.”

The New York City annual budget, currently running at $60 billion, is rife with waste, says Heyer. If 1% is saved through efficiencies, $600 million would then be freed up to restore essential amenities to keep our streets safe, our parks clean, and transportation services running on time.

“This is not a political issue,” said Heyer. “This is about simple, local governance. I invite all my opponents – and all other candidates running for office – to take part. Have the voters send in photos of problems. Post them for everyone to see. And pledge to fix them within a year.”

Anyone can submit a photo or a description of a problem spot via email to basics@JohnHeyer.org. It will be posted on Heyer’s blog within 24 hours, and, Heyer says, fixed within his first year as Councilman.

“City Council is our most local form of government,” said Heyer. “But most people still don’t feel like they have a chance to elect an ally to government – someone who can improve our lives by making small changes. My ‘Back to Basics’ program will give neighbors a simple, quick and easy way to get problems addressed by the City Council. No issue is too small. And I pledge to address any problem that’s sent to us within my first year in office.”

John Heyer's Back To Basics Blog