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Fergus Falls 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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    Anthony J Hicks
    (NP)

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    Scott Kvamme
    (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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As mayor, I will advocate for Family-Friendly and Business-Friendly policies and initiatives. The future of Fergus Falls lies in our ability to retain and attract young families. I’ve lived and worked here for over 35 years, with the privilege of serving on the City Council for nearly six. I’ve served on many committees and have built strong, helpful relationships within our community, and with city, county, and state offices. I aim to represent and serve the citizens of Fergus Falls with kindness, respect, integrity, patience, and good cheer. With over 40 years experience in sales and management, I feel well-prepared for this position. Fergus Falls is a great place to live, work, and raise a family, and I am proud to tell that story.
1) The Kirkbride. I will create a task force to seek funding and developers to bring new life to the Regional Treatment Center. This will address our need for housing and will expand our tax base through economic development. 2) Infrastructure. We need to create greater clarity in our goals and strategy for the maintenance of our roads, parking lots, buildings, equipment, and utility infrastructure. 3) Pickleball. (To see if anyone reads this.)
I will advocate for improvements to the open forum as a part of our city council meetings, to allow for greater dialogue and feedback. I will initiate periodic town hall meetings to allow for greater discussion of any issues in a less formal setting. The mayor’s office at City Hall will have established office hours, no appointment required. We have many boards, commissions, and committees. I will ask that the minutes of these meetings be compiled in a monthly report to the mayor and council.
Same as above – open forum, town hall meetings, established office hours, monthly committee reports. As we continue to expand communication using social media, I expect to develop more opportunities for surveys and public comment on city policies, projects, plans and other activities.
I support on-going training for our public safety officers and staff, both police and fire departments - making sure we have the most up-to-date tools and resources. I’m proud of our experienced and effective police and fire departments and the sense of security they bring to our community. I support zoning restrictions to prevent retail marijuana businesses from becoming established in our historic downtown, where they would be adjacent to residential spaces and children’s activities.
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