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Kenyon 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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    Douglas Henke
    (NP)

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    Donald Kirchmann
    (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 5072613239
Campaign Email donald.kirchmann@gmail.com
As a graduate and resident of Kenyon, and an active volunteer Firefighter/First Responder of the Kenyon Fire Department, I feel it is time for a change for the office position of Mayor. I have been active in the community for the last 15 years, previously on Park & Rec and currently on the FIre Department. I have been the Secretary/Treasure of the fire department, safety officer and currently the President of the Firemen's Relief Association. I believe in supporting our community and the people who live here.
First of all, I want to let the community know that I represent our community, I will listen to the community and maintain a bias opinion.

I would like to push toward more housing. We need to keep the young kids in town and we cant do this without affordable housing. Our schools attendance are dwindling because we are not growing.

We need to relook at the industrial park that has been sitting empty for the last how many years. sitting empty does not bring income to our town.

It is important to have competent reliable people with ethical morals. I believe in treating others the way I like to be treated. If I make a mistake I will own up to and rectify the problem instead of ignoring it.
I will encourage citizens to be active by attending meetings or following along online. Speak up when you have a concern and voice your opinion. Reach out to me if you need to, I am usually always in town or available by phone.
It is important to support our police departments, public works, fire department, etc. Some our placing their lives on the line, getting up during the night to restore power for us or even coming to help you in an emergency situation. We need to keep our community safe.
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