Rodger Koopman—Father, Husband, Teacher,
Coach, Air Force Combat Veteran, Businessman—Leader!

Rodger wants to ...

• Ensure Raleigh grows BETTER, not just bigger
• Support new funding options like a fair impact fee on new development to keep our property taxes LOW
• Ensure our tax dollars are used to support our neighborhoods, parks and essential services for our city
• Improve traffic flow and increase transportation alternatives
• Protect Falls Lake and make sure our drinking water is safe and plentiful
• Actively listen to you and include citizens in an open government process
• Invest in and expand our greenways, parks and open spaces
• Protect our special places like Horseshoe Farm, Durant Nature Park & Dorothea Dix
• Represent ALL Raleigh citizens and not just a few special interests

"I don’t think property tax payers should pay for the entire cost of our growth" ― Rodger on WRAL-TV (7/20/06)