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 CouncilA forum for the candidates in this race will be held on September 12, 2024, at 7:00 pm at New Hope City Hall. The forum will be livestreamed and recorded for later viewing by CCX Media.

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    Andy Hoffe
    (NP)

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    Michael Isenberg
    (NP)

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    Mark Wagner
    (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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My track record of civil service separates me from other candidates. Prior to my current term on city council, I served on several committees, task forces, etc., including New Hope’s Citizen’s advisory commission.

I also spent 10 years on the Winnetka Green Board of directors, I’ve spent nearly 6 years on my church council and am the current president, and I’ve recently joined the Anoka Ramsey Community College Fund board.

I spend time outside of New Hope working with organizations like the League of Minnesota Cities and the North Metro Mayor’s Association and I’m an ambassador for our city everywhere I go.
My priorities are: 1) Making sure New Hope remains a safe and welcoming place for everyone 2) Fiscal responsibility, spending the right money 3) Community engagement

I want to make sure that our city is a place that residents love living in and that everyone else wants to visit. Knowing where to allocate our city budget to make sure we do this is very important and engaging with the community lets us know what we’re doing right and what needs to improve.
I plan to do this in the same way that I have since being elected in 2020 and before that, by meeting people where they are.

I have a passion for engaging with people and that leads me to attending events throughout our community as often as I’m able and striking up conversations with others at local businesses.
Making myself available to the residents of our city has been something I’ve always believed in.

My contact information is on the city website, and I pass out cards with my information when I am out in the community.

I’ve always encouraged people to ask me questions, pass on suggestions, and have ongoing dialogue regarding the state of our city.
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The League of Women Voters of Minnesota and North Dakota crafted the questions sent to the candidates in the Spring of 2024. They reached out to candidates based on contact information in their public candidate filings. Candidates with email addresses were invited and reminded with emails. Candidates with only mailing addresses were sent a letter. Candidates with phone numbers received a phone call as well.

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