As local legislators who sometimes have executive power, council members can propose ordinances, set administrative policy, and authorize the budget proposed by the mayor. They oversee all city activities, including city services, programs, licensing, and public safety. Mayoral appointments to city government typically require council approval. Learn more here: https://www.lwv.org/blog/voting-local-matters-why-vote-city-councilUse the MN Secretary of State’s Candidate Filing page (https://candidates.sos.mn.gov/) to find specific candidate contact information.
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I'm a union leader, father, and husband who's fallen in love with my city. It's been my children's home forever and I am here to give it some desperately needed TLC. For decades our city's leadership kicked the can on regular investment and maintenance and it's high time someone fixes that.
We lack fully furnished parks all over our city. Our city is literally known for only red lights and potholes. I want to take my experience working with companies and politicians for my city.
Community. Our children need places to go. From a pool, community center, and/or more parks, we need to start chipping away at these projects to turn our great place to live into an amazing one.
Infrastructure. We can't safely get across town, period. From lobbying the state/fed to looking at each road project with the idea of not just maintenance, but improvement, I'm here for it
Budget. Last year's tax increases, while necessary, were uncomfortable. Working within the budget is paramount.
I'm already connected to many advocacy and outreach non profits throughout central Minnesota. I'm also an incredibly easy person to converse with. So that's the base. From public town halls, having dedicated times to answer my emails and calls from constituents, and just coming to people's homes and seeing how we can move forward together on the many issues I'll face. I'm here to be available to my city.
Similar to my previous answer, as well as promoting more civic engagement. Some current city council meetings have as few as 10 people going, we need more. Having diverse input at the microphone ensures all of our votes are for the benefit of the city
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