Welcome to Elect Dan Dixon.com

 Welcome to my website—a space created to give you, the voter, a clear and transparent view of where I stand on the issues that matter most to Millville. In today’s government, so much happens behind closed doors, away from public view. I believe you deserve to know my positions, plans, and ideas for revitalizing Millville into a safer, stronger, and more vibrant community we can all take pride in. This is my commitment to openness, accountability, and working together to bring positive change to our city.

30–60–90–180–360 (First 60 Days Detailed)

0-60 day ACTION PLAN

I have spent the last 10 weeks speaking to city and county officials, city employees, commissioners, ex-commissioners, developers and most importantly the voters on solutions for the city. 

Could there be small errors? Sure. But the loudest critics are either commissioners who presided over Millville’s worst slide in decades or people backing candidates with zero real ideas. Watch closely.

0–30 Days

1) Enforce Nuisance Property Ordinance (Criminal Properties)

Action: Identify nuisance properties and file cases under existing state/city law. Push prosecutions and fines to change landlord screening behavior and displace criminal activity from neighborhoods.
Qualifying calls within 90 days (Millville §11-45):

• 1–4      units: 5 calls
• 5–20:      8 calls
• 21–40:      12 calls
• 41–60:      18 calls
• 61–80:      20 calls
• 81–100:      25 calls
• 101–150:      30 calls
• 151–200:      35 calls
• 200+:      45 calls
  Owner: Public Safety Dir., City Attorney, Code Enforcement
  Metric (Day 30): Top 20 addresses noticed; 10+ cases filed; weekly      case list published.

3) Intensify Anti-Camping / Panhandling Enforcement (and Traffic-Area Safety)

Action: Enforce existing ordinances. Draft/introduce a narrowly tailored ordinance prohibiting standing in dangerous high-traffic medians/intersections. Concentrate presence on High Street and gateways.
Owner: Police Chief, City Attorney
Metric: 100% officer briefing; visible patrols in target zones; baseline → reduction in calls/complaints.

3) Crack Down on Abandoned Properties

Action: Fast-track acquisition/receivership/demolition of the worst properties in high-crime blocks (e.g., Buck Street open-air drug site).
Owner: Code, BA, HCDC coordination
Metric: “Blight Top-10” list issued; 3–5 structures secured/demolished or in court by Day 30.

4) Start Hiring: Economic Development Manager (EDM) + Grant Writer

Action: Post/contract both immediately. These are ROI hires that pay for themselves year one.
Owner: BA/HR
Metric: Job posts live Week 1; shortlists Week 3; conditional offers by Day 45.

5) Add Class II Officers (Bridge the Staffing Gap)

Action: Recruit retired/experienced officers as Class II (no benefits).
Context: Budgeted 85; ~70 active; 10 in academy (5 months out).
Owner: Police Chief, BA
Metric: 3–5 Class II hired/field-trained by Day 30; assigned to foot/bike details.

6) Proactive Policing Back On

Action: Stand up crime unit, bike patrols, and walking beats in hotspots.
Owner: Police Chief
Metric: Daily hotspot plan; weekly CompStat huddles; early reductions in calls around Buck St./High St.

7) Light + Camera Surge

Action: Apply immediately for state/federal grants; in parallel, repair dead streetlights and deploy a small starter set of fixed/portable cameras in high-crime blocks.
Owner: Grant Writer (interim), PW, Police Tech
Metric: 2+ grant apps filed by Day 30; 25+ lights fixed; 3–5 cameras live.

8) UAV (Drone) Grants for Enforcement

Action: File for UAV funding to help track illegal dirt bikes and assist events/search.
Owner: Grant Writer, Police
Metric: 1–2 UAV grant apps filed; draft UAV policy ready.

9) Max Departmental Performance (Revenue)

Action: Audit departments against historical collection levels; fix lapses (fees, permits, fines).
Owner: BA, CFO, Dept. Heads
Metric: Variance report out; recovery plan per dept.; +5–10% month-over-month collections.

10) Homelessness: Real Partnerships, Not Just Citations

Action: Convene charities, churches, county social services, developers. Create referral/placement pipeline and identify a temporary services hub (Code Blue/limited hours).
Owner: BA, Community Services
Metric: MOU(s) executed; 10+ individuals connected to shelter/housing/services by Day 30.

11) Youth Mentoring Network

Action: Engage leagues, schools, gyms, faith groups for mentorship, after-school, and summer job pipelines.
Owner: Community Services, Rec
Metric: Calendar published; 3+ partner sign-ups; first events scheduled.

12) Department Budget Reviews (Cost Cutting)

Action: Each commissioner meets with dept. head to cut waste and reprioritize to front-line work.
Owner: Commission/Dept. Heads
Metric: 2–3 cuts or reallocations per dept.; written 6-month savings target.

13) Begins volunteer firefighter recruitment efforts and begin exploring the bonding of a new fire truck to replace the 29 year old engine currently being used. NJ State recommendations suggest cities our size are able to field 10 fire fighters to the scene in 10 minutes. Currently we get 4 fire fighters to the scene in 10 minutes. We need to give the fire department the resources and personnel it needs to effectively do its mission. The city has kept the fire department chronically understaffed and this must change.  We need to look at ways to increase full time and volunteer staff immediately. The fire department does a great job with the little the city has given them. It's now time for the city to step up and provide critical staff and resources.

End of 30-Day Checkpoint:

• Nuisance cases filed + addresses
• Blight actions taken
• Class  II hires on street
• Grants submitted (lighting/cameras/UAV)
• Lights fixed/cameras live
• Revenue variance fixed
• Homeless placements/services count

30–60 Days

1) Finalize Hires: EDM + Grant Writer (Full-time)

Action: Close offers; onboarding; 90-day targets locked.
Owner: BA/HR
Metric (Day 60): Both seated; workplans published.

2) Grant Machine in High Gear

Action: Dedicated search/apply across public safety, infrastructure, housing, downtown; department heads support with data only (not writing).
Owner: Grant Writer
Metric: Total ≥5 submissions by Day 60 (e.g., cameras/lighting, UAVs, road paving, blight rehab, Safe Streets).

3) Nabb Avenue Extension: Drive it to “Go”

Action: Put Nabb Avenue extension on a tracked critical path: interagency meeting, remaining approvals, utility coordination, timeline to bid/construct.
Owner: BA, Engineer, County/NJDOT liaison
Metric: Milestone chart issued; blockers cleared; written commitment from partners; trucking detour plan mapped.

4) Airport/Industrial Recruitment (Proactive)

Action: EDM builds a top-50 expansion target list from databases; calls/emails/site-selector outreach; schedule site visits.
Owner: EDM
Metric: 5+ qualified leads contacted; 2+ site visits scheduled; updated “Millville Means Business” packet and site sheets.

5) Downtown/High Street Quick Wins

Action: Night markets/art walk scheduled; micro façade grants (UEZ/HCDC) launched; coordinated foot patrol every evening Thurs–Sat.
Owner: EDM/HCDC/Police
Metric: First event on calendar; 5 façade applicants; merchant satisfaction pulse.

6) Blight Blitz—Round 2

Action: Move the next 10 properties; mix of demos, vacate/secure, or rehab agreements; “Boarded-to-Occupied” pilot starts (5–10 viable homes).
Owner: Code, HCDC
Metric: 5+ additional actions taken; 2+ rehabs under agreement.

7) Lighting, Cameras, and Traffic Safety

Action: Complete lighting audit fixes; expand camera coverage; introduce median/visibility safety ordinance for dangerous intersections.
Owner: PW/Police/City Attorney
Metric: 90%+ outage remediation; total cameras ≥8; ordinance introduced/passed.

8) Class II/Community Policing Cadence

Action: Lock daily walking/bike patrol schedules; weekly community stops (Coffee with a Cop; park pop-ups).
Owner: Police
Metric: 100% of hotspot shifts covered; weekly community touchpoints posted.

9) Youth + Jobs

Action: Partner with Rowan College/One-Stop for CDL/logistics/trades pipelines tied to airport/industrial growth; schedule first job fair.
Owner: EDM, Community Services
Metric: Training signup event scheduled; employer list secured; date set.

10) Communications & Transparency

Action: Weekly scorecard posts (potholes filled, lights fixed, cases filed, grants submitted, blight cleared).
Owner: PIO/BA
Metric: Four consecutive weekly updates; engagement tracked.

End of 60-Day Checkpoint:

• EDM/Grant      Writer onboard & output
• Nabb      Ave milestones on track
• Grant      submissions (count + categories)
• Crime      trend snapshot in hotspots
• Blight      actions to date
• Lighting/camera      coverage map
• Downtown      event/ façade progress
• Homeless      services/placements
• Department      savings & revenue recovery

Click here to see my 10-point plan to fight crime and improve public safety

Click here to see my detailed plan to reduce crime in high crime areas.

 Revenue is the Lifeblood of a Thriving City

Without a strong stream of revenue, it's difficult—if not impossible—to fund the programs, improvements, and services that residents want and deserve. That’s why generating income for the city isn’t just important—it’s essential.

Click here to explore some simple, effective, and affordable ways to increase city revenue.

These ideas are designed to be easy to implement, cost-efficient, and impactful. And this is just the beginning. As I continue developing solutions, I’ll be adding even more strategies that can help Millville grow stronger—without raising taxes or stretching the budget.

Let’s get creative. Let’s get smart. Let’s build a better city—together. 💪✨.

 Why I’m Ready to Lead Millville 🌟

I bring to the table years of real-world business experience — not just in running companies, but in managing teams, motivating individuals, and inspiring people to reach their fullest potential. My background in marketing, sales, and promotion has taught me how to communicate effectively, build strong relationships, and get results that matter.

What sets me apart? I haven’t been immersed in local politics, which means I offer a fresh, unbiased perspective. I’m not weighed down by old ways of thinking or political games. Instead, I bring practical business know-how and a passion for getting things done — the way a business leader would.

Millville deserves leadership that motivates, inspires, and drives real progress. Together, we can bring new energy and vision to our city government!

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