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    Cindy Grove
    (NON)

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    Jim Thiessen Jr
    (NON)

Biographical Information

Why are you running for Mayor, and what qualifies you for the position?

What is the most important challenge facing your city, and how do you propose to address it?

Education Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Bellevue University 2007
Current Public Office, dates held Valley Mayor, December 2020 to present
Past Public Office, dates held Valley City Council, December 2016 to present.
Volunteer experience President and founder of the Valley Days Foundation. Led flood relief efforts in 2019. President and past marketing director of the Valley Waterloo Business Association. Past board member of ENCAP, Twin Rivers YMCA, and Douglas County Fair Board.
I am deeply passionate about our community and committed to making positive changes that benefit all residents. I also have a strong dedication to serving the people of Valley and will continue to work diligently on your behalf. I have demonstrated my passion and dedication numerous times through community projects including reviving community events, leading flood relief efforts and serving on several other non-profit boards. With years of experience in leadership roles and nearly eight years serving in city government, I am well-equipped to navigate through challenges and proactively lead Valley through the changes that accompany the rapid growth we are experiencing.
The City of Valley has been experiencing rapid population growth since 2010 however the growth and enhancement of city services, technology and economic development has not kept pace with the population growth. To ensure the City of Valley continues its vision of maintaining its small-town identity while realizing growth and economic opportunity, I will continue to take a proactive role in the development and future planning to ensure we are positioning ourselves the best for our residents and the future. As the current Mayor, I have also made transparency and enhanced city services a top priority, ensuring residents are involved, informed, and have easier access to city services and I will continue to enhance services in those areas.
Education Valley Jr.-Sr.High School Southeast community College Milford Campus A.A. Degree HVAC
Past Public Office, dates held Valley City Council 1990-1998
Volunteer experience 35 year member local fire department Emt for 35 years .Valley Youth Board. Coached softball and baseball and Jr. high football
There are currently issues that need to addressed and the only way to fix them is becoming part of the solution there has been six generations of my family that have lived in Valley and we have all had a commitment to the city. The citizens of Valley have been voicing many concern to the present administrations and go unheard. I served eight year on the city council before I positive I have the ability to govern the City of Valley
Number one is public safety our police department is having real issues our drug dog it's not available because his handler is currently suspended it appears to be undermanned.We need to start paying our officers a more competitive wage. Second our infrastructure has to be addressed we our lucky to be growing at a tremendous rate but we to make sure everything is in place to handle this.