Minnesota and North Dakota Voter's Guide

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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.Voting in local elections is important - learn more here: Why Vote for City Council

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    William Bollinger
    (NP)

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    Mark Cross
    (NP)

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    Jeffrey C. Phillips
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    Patrick Sundberg
    (NP)

Biographical Information

Why are you the best candidate for this position? (750 characters)

If elected, what will your top three priorities be and why? (500 characters)

How do you plan to engage with and represent all members of our diverse community?(500 characters)

What steps will you take to ensure transparency and accountability in city government? (500 characters)

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TCC board for low income families School dist 181 community education board. And with the construction knowledge. And being a resident of Baxter for over 40 years I believe it's time to give back to the community to help with the growth of our city. I have worked and lived here with my wife and 2 children and watched this city go from a small community to a very busy and growing city and I want to be part of that.
New highway construction of 210 371 which will take place starting in 2028 or 2027 to attend the open public meetings prior to construction. Keep an open mind on any and all new business and home construction in the Baxter area. Try to keep the budget for Baxter in the black. And try to find ways to help with cost new and existing roads especially for low income residents.
Listen to the residence questions and concerns. try to reassure residence that the council will have there best interests in hand. Make sure when ever possible have information at hand for the Baxter residents to read help them understand how and what impact that road and building construction will have in there area. And with the new highway construction that will be starting soon residents will need to know what and how to deal with this as and the delays and detours it will cause.
Open council meetings when ever possible. Again keeping the residents best interests in hand. Helping them to understand how and why the council made the decision to hopefully better the community. Not all decisions made by any council are easy to make and not all of the residents will understand why. But helping the residents that affected by these decisions understand why that choice was made it just may help them understand how and why that decision was made
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