City of Walker City Commissioner Ward 1, Partial Term
The City of Walker has a Council-Manager form of government. Six Commissioners represent the three Wards within the City, two from each Ward. They are elected to four years terms in November of the even years. The Mayor and Clerk each serve a four-year term also, representing the City at Large.Partial term ending 11/30/2028
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Bruce de Wit
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Thomas Knapp
What in your experience makes you the most qualified candidate for this position?
What are the most important challenges facing our community, and how do you propose to address them?
What are your goals should you be elected and how will you work to accomplish them?
What is your position on data center development in your community?
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Age
47
Occupation / Current Position
Postal Clerk
Education
Associate's Degree
Campaign Phone
616-724-5378
I've worked in public service for the last fifteen years (both in logistics, customer service, and planning) for the Postal Service. I've worked with the city before on logistic problems pertaining to their postal accounts as well.
The biggest problem facing the City of Walker is affordability. I know that's a really broad range of issues, but at least in terms of the city commission, we can significantly increase options for housing development that can at least slow the meteoric rise in housing costs.
The first goal to do whatever I can to curb the rampant cost of living. Secondly, to improve the accessibility of the city, as there are large sections of the city that aren't readily accessible to people who don't have their own personal transportation. Thirdly, ensure that our public resources have the proper investment as the city expands in size and population. Finally, ensure that any and all, regardless of who they are, feel safe within our city's boundaries.
I see no compelling reason whatsoever for Walker to even entertain data center development. These projects routinely overpromise and underdeliver, offer no tangible benefits to the community, and leave residents footing the bill as they rake in profits.
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