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-councilIf your candidate didn’t fill in the guide below, visit the Secretary of State’s Candidate Filing site (https://candidates.sos.mn.gov/) to find contact info. If you reach out, ask candidates to complete their Vote411 Voters Guide from the LWVMN!
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I have been a resident of Oakdale since I purchased my first house in 2001. My daughter, Jordan is currently in college studying aviation. I graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology.
Raised in family businesses, I currently am the General Manager at a local small business and in 2015, I started my photography company. My volunteer experience as President of my Home Owners Association Board as well as the President of my daughter's Home and School Association has given me parliamentary procedure experience. I was mentored by my aunt who not only owned a business, but served on City Council and as Mayor. She was active in getting woman involved in City Government. As her personal assistant, I worked
City government should stick to the core responsibilities and do them well. These core items are; public safety, strong essential infrastructure, and transparent fiscal responsibility to the tax payers. At the forefront of any government should be public safety. Residents need to feel safe and welcomed in the community in which they reside. City officials need to provide resources for essential training and equipment as well as oversight. Infrastructure is another key area. Quality water and pr
Listening and engaging with my fellow residents is an integral part in making decisions for the city. I am going around the city now, meeting and engaging with residents. Having input from as many neighbors and fellow residents of Oakdale is paramount to making decisions for the City. My contact information is available and I will answer all emails and phone calls in a timely manner. Our city has different geographical areas. It is important for me to meet as many people in the different neighbo
I am in favor of full transparency for all levels of government. Everything should be available to the people of Oakdale. For example, all of my contact information is available and I welcome opportunities to engage with and hear from the residents. As I am meeting people around Oakdale, I listen to what they think Oakdale City Government does well and what areas need to be improved on. I will take these perspectives to City Council and it will guide me in making decisions.
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