Linn County Commissioner Position 2
County Commissioners set policy and adopt budgets for their counties. They supervise County departments either directly or, when there is a County Administrator, indirectly. Counties provide a wide range of important public services, from managing elections to maintaining roads. To qualify, a candidate must be a U.S. citizen, a registered voter, a resident of the district for at least a year prior to the General Election, and 18 years of age or older.Term: 4 years. This position is partisan.
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Roger Nyquist
(Rep)
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David Scranage
(Dem)
What are the three greatest challenges facing the County? If elected, how will you address them?
What makes you the best candidate for County Commissioner?
How should the County address Its housing shortage?
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Town Where You Live
closest is Halsey
Your Experience/Qualifications
Common sense - I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE). I have spent the last 30 years solving electrical issues puzzles. I can put that ability to deduce and analyze to make the best decisions for the welfare of our county.
County
Linn
Term
4 years
Term Expires
2028
Hunger - find ways to support food banks, school meal programs.
Drug and alcohol addiction - fund intervention programs, fund domestic abuse programs, provide pathways out of homelessness, support programs to hire struggling people,
hold people accountable for their actions.
Road and bridge maintenance - provide necessary funds, look for federal and state grant opportunities.
I don't toot my own horn. All I can say is I will do my best to fulfill the duties of County Commissioner. I am recently retired, thus will be able to dedicate my time to doing my best.
Apply a progressive tax on building and owning larger homes. For example, any single dwelling homes being built over 1000 sq. ft. will be subjected to a higher building permit. That permit will increase quadratically as the square footage increases linearly. Provide an incentive for builders to reduce the square footage of new homes. Encourage homeowners to rent out rooms they may have available by not increasing taxes on property and provide tax deduction of the rent collected. Provide methods for homeowners to screen room-renter candidates.
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