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Waconia City Mayor

The mayor is usually the head of the city and may represent the city in front of other government bodies. They also can preside at council meetings and appoint city workers. A mayor usually has a role in proposing a city budget which influences services provided to residents and can veto ordinances proposed by the city council.Voting in local elections is important - learn more here: Why Vote for MayorA candidate forum for this race is scheduled for Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at 7:00 pm at Waconia City Hall, 201 S. Vine St., Waconia, MN 55387.

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    Tim Litfin
    (NP)

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    Nicole Waldron
    (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)

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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Contact Phone 612-910-6200
Campaign Email timlitfin2022@gmail.com
I am the best candidate for mayor because of my passion for this community. I am the most qualified with 36 years of community leadership experience.

My family has lived here since 1993. Our 3 children were raised and educated here. I worked in this community for 11 years as the community education director. My wife works in Waconia.

Service to the community is a core belief of mine. I am customer centric. My resume speaks clearly to connecting and growing community. One of my clients refers to me as an instigator of goodwill.

My resume speaks to innovation, collaboration with boards and councils, being budget smart and making positive things happen.

I am a servant leader and ready to be your next Mayor of Waconia. Thank you.
Here are the items I hear most often when going door to door and visiting with community residents.

Property taxes are too high. High taxes are driving our senior citizens out of their homes. Our city property taxes went up 14% two years ago and 10% a year ago.

Infrastructure. Roads, trails, and recreation amenities. All need greater investment and maintenance.

Communication. City communication needs to improve so that our citizens trust and have faith in this great city.
Being an ethical hard-working leader is at my core and it has been my entire life. Honesty, clear communication, gratefulness, and a do the right thing mentality for customers and the community has driven my path.

I was the executive director and leader for Minnetonka Community Education for 20 years until mid-August. I took that program to a top national ranking in 2023 and again in 2024.

A successful strategy for a good leader is to have an open door, an open mind, and to listen first.
I will engage residents through an annual two-question survey, focusing on customer service by the city and overall impressions of Waconia, rated on a scale of 1-5. Additionally, I'll foster open dialogue through posts, community open mics at city council meetings, and by occasionally holding meetings outside of city hall. My goal is to ensure greater visibility and accessibility within the community, going beyond the current mayor’s efforts. My door is always open to the community.
Carver County Sheriffs is our public safety contractor. They are an excellent organization and do a great job for this community and for all of Carver County.

Their staffing levels have not rebounded since 2020. This is not good news for any of us. It is incumbent upon each of us to be positive and grateful when we interact with these fine men and women.

We need to call out the dangerous defund the police movement. We need to encourage young adults to consider a law enforcement career.
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