Circle Pines City Mayor
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Matt Percy
(NP)
Why are you the best candidate for this position? (750 characters)
If elected, what will your top three priorities be and why? (500 characters)
If elected, what strategies will you use to ensure transparency, accountability and ethical conduct in city government under your leadership? (500 characters)
How will you engage with residents to solicit feedback, involve them in decision-making processes, and ensure their voices are heard? (500 characters)
How will you approach public safety and community policing to ensure the well-being of all residents? (500 characters)
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I am a 22-year resident of Circle Pines and for thirteen of those have served on the City Council. My experience there -- plus my engagement with both the Planning Commission and Centennial Fire District Steering Committee -- has given me valuable experience for leading our city. Additionally, during my council time I have been working with and learning from Mayor Dave Bartholomay and he is the best mentor imaginable.
1) Public safety. Police and firefighters make a city safe. We must continue working with other cities to help our departments provide excellent service with the greatest efficiency.
2) Infrastructure. We invested in rebuilding our streets and it's paying off with better-looking neighborhoods and increased property values. Now it's important to keep them maintained.
3) Parks and trails. We have great parks, but we can and will do better. More focus here will return big dividends.
Respect the Open Meeting law and deliberate only in public. Continue our annual audits conducted by an external firm. Recuse myself and other elected officials from any conflicts, real or perceived.
Our city already uses open hearings, forums, mailers, email lists and surveys. But you will often run into me soliciting feedback at our local events most often at their doorstep.
Our Centennial Lakes Police Department is the best in the area, led by a terrific chief. They all wear body cams to help bring accountability, both to our officers and also those they interact with. I fully support this and their efforts to get out and directly interact with the public at many events. These officers are the good guys and it is important that our citizens recognize that.
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