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Crystal City Council Member Ward 3

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 candidate forum for this race is available at https://reflect-ccx.cablecast.tv/CablecastPublicSite/show/35244?site=10. More MN forums are available at https://www.lwvmn.org/2024-candidate-forums.

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    John M. Budziszewski
    (NP)

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    Wade Girard
    (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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Campaign Website http://johnbforcrystal.com
Contact Phone 612-207-3704
Campaign Email john.m.budziszewski@gmail.com
Hello I’m John Budziszewski and I’m running for Crystal City Council Ward 3. A resident since 1997, we have two wonderful children. I got involved in politics when our streets got busy and we wanted safer neighborhoods. My Goal is to Reduce Speeding in Crystal. This is important to support a peaceful city. I will lower your property taxes by promoting commercial development and making Crystal a destination location for small business owners. My promise to you is to hold businesses that sell alcohol, tobacco, and THC edibles to the highest standard. Socially liberal, Financially staunch. I have a BA in International Relations and I'm currently employed by the United States Postal Service as a Mail Carrier. Find out more JOHNBFORCRYSTAL.COM
My primary goals are to reduce speeding, implement low-cost organics recycling, and to lower property taxes by promoting commercial development by making Crystal a destination location for small business owners. Since covid, we have seen an increase in traffic violations and we need to do more to improve and keep our our neighborhoods safe. With the mandate of organics recycling from the state legislation, the cost has been transfered by the haulers to their customers but without any recycling.
In 2021 with the death of George Floyd, I worked to bring to the city of Crystal a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission to advice the city council on issues with in our community as well as allow citizens to express thier concerns regarding George Floyd's death and any concerns they have in a safe environment. I as their representative, am open to criticism and direction to ensure our city is open and welcoming to all.
I support and adhere to the Open Meeting Law requirements of government as well as any constituent issue is shared/documented with the council and the city manager for resolution. I'm constituent focused and work diligently to resolve all issues in a timely manner.
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