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Vadnais Heights 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 Mayor

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    Mike Krachmer
    (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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Campaign Website http://www.facebook.com/MikeforMayorVadnais
Contact Phone 6516454138
Facebook (Full URL) http://www.facebook.com/MikeforMayorVadnais
Campaign Email interdependence2015@gmail.com
I was honored to be elected in 2022 to serve my city. I have worked to fulfill the promises made at that time. And will continue to do so. 1. I promised to nurture a more transparent, responsive, and inclusive city government. 2. I have championed funding of projects that improved the city’s ability to serve our residents better and more reliably. 3. I supported our participation as a Green Step City and a number associated efforts to make our city greener, cleaner and more resilient in our changing environment.
1. I will continue to improve the responsiveness and transparency of city government. 2. I will passionately champion our need to address the housing crisis in any way available to city government, collaborating with as many partners as possible. We will partner to bring new employers and housing development to the city. I will continue to focus on making Vadnais Heights a great place to live and work. 3. I will continue our work making strategic changes to our budgeting and planning around
Our city is blessed with excellent leadership, elected and professional staff. We have been committed to reviewing our processes and practices to meet the needs and expectations of all of our constituents. I am proposing new practices, such as periodic town hall meetings to engage more directly with the community.
Our biggest challenges are finding ways to engage the whole community in decision-making, strategic planning, and defining the common good, together. The opportunity lies in the immense progress possible by engaging the energy and expertise of all of our community assets. I believe we can become a more resilient, welcoming, and prosperous community. I will continue to convene, reach out, and be responsive to all parties willing to work together for the common good.
Our policing is provided by the Ramsey County Sherrif’s Department. City staff and elected officials interact regularly with officers and patrol division management to revue activity and practices. Our Health and Public Safety Commission also monitors the needs of our residents and businesses. Together we are taking the first steps to bring mental health staff to interactions that may benefit from including a calming presence to those interactions.
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