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I bring nearly 30 years of experience in municipal government, with a unique perspective gained from serving in a variety of roles within local government. My experience includes working as a municipal employee, managing employees and departments, and serving as an elected policymaker. My professional and community experience includes 10 years at K.I. Sawyer, working for both the U.S. Air Force and Marquette County; 11.5 years as the Water/Sewer Supervisor for the City of Negaunee; 3 years as a Negaunee City Councilman; 12 years as a volunteer firefighter for the City of Negaunee; and 5 years as the Public Works Director for the City of Ishpeming. In addition to my municipal experience, I have spent the past 8 years as a developer. During that time, I have worked to revitalize businesses and properties, transforming them into successful attractions that provide value and opportunities for community members. Financial Management I have experience developing and maintaining balanced budg

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I am a lifelong resident of Ishpeming and have been actively engaged in the community throughout my life. I attended Ishpeming Public Schools. I have served on various committees, as a City Council Member, and as Mayor. I have a deep understanding of the City's history and people. I am accessible to residents and want to hear their input. I am also the type of person who wants to get to the bottom of things, understand all sides of an issue, and find the best solution for everyone. And finally, I don't have a personal agenda, vendetta, or business interest as my reason for serving.

The top three priorities for the City are: achieving financial stability, continuing infrastructure improvements, and growing our tax base through creative housing solutions. To achieve financial stability, we must explore burdens on our general fund and put a stop to them. We must spend wisely to protect the general fund for our future. To continue addressing our aging infrastructure, we must find grants as our residents cannot afford to pay debt caused by past neglect. Our streets need paving and we still have some underground work to do, so it's going to be important to find new revenue. Growing our tax base through new development is important, but we've got to be smart about it. We need private partners, housing development incentives, and construction that doesn't further burden our infrastructure. I will be open to finding solutions and working with others.