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Vote for no more than three candidates for Otsego City Commission Member for a 2 or 4-year term. There are three open seats - the two with the highest vote count will serve a 4-year term, the candidate who comes in third will serve a 2-year term.City Commission Members act as the elected lawmaking and policy-making body for a municipal government. Members typically operate under a council-manager or commission-manager form of government, where the commission sets the community’s overall direction and hires a professional city manager to handle the daily operations. Core responsibilities include policy and legislation, budget approval, key appointments, and community representation.

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    Lauri A. Krueger
    (NON)

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    Chuck Moore Jr.
    (NON)

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    Tyler V. Sleep
    (NON)

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    Jason Smith
    (NON)

Biographical Information

What are your skills, abilities and qualifications for this position?

What are the top issues facing our City Government during the next two years?

How will you build community understanding of and support for the issues identified in Question 2?

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I have called Otsego home since 2010, where my wife Tara and I are raising our three daughters, and I want to continue serving the community we love. As Pastor of Student Leadership Development at Friendship Wesleyan Church, I have learned to listen well, mentor people, communicate clearly, and help others work together toward a shared purpose—the same skills I bring to city government. After serving on the Planning Commission, I was appointed to the City Commission in 2022 and elected in 2024; during that time, I have gained practical experience in budgeting, infrastructure, and the everyday decisions that shape our streets, parks, and downtown. I have also been active in Otsego Main Street, Hometown Christmas, and Rotary.

I see the Commission as a group of servants called to be good stewards of what has been entrusted to us, and I would be grateful for the chance to keep helping Otsego leave behind a legacy of solid character and wise forethought for the next generation.
The top issues facing our City Government in the next two years are housing, safety, and sustainability.
I believe representing Otsego well begins with listening. I will gather information, seek input from residents, and then work to make decisions that reflect the needs and hopes of the people I serve.
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