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Forest Lake 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 MayorA candidate forum for this race is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Nwpotb2MWQ&list=PL2JirjSfcVQ7ZJFnPPW_bUyk4sZaPL4Hi. More MN forums are available at https://www.lwvmn.org/2024-candidate-forums.

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    Bruce Anderson
    (NP)

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    Sam Husnik
    (NP)

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    Jason T. Mayhew
    (NP)

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    Blake M Roberts
    (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 6126704250
Campaign Twitter Handle @Nope
Campaign Email mrblumis@gmail.com
I was on the Planning Commission here for about a year. I saw firsthand the power trip/ego/lack of common-sense attitude by most city officials which presented a great hardship to homeowners and businesses. I question why people would spend hundreds or thousands of dollars to run for a position that pays a few thousand dollars? For those reasons I listed. I have worked 30 years as a Paramedic in the Twin Cities to do good for people and can do that for the citizens of Forest Lake. I don't do lawn signs. Imagine Germany in 1933 and the people saw "Hitler" signs everywhere and voted for him because they saw his name. I don't do social media, it invades your privacy. Can I win, probably one in a million. So you say I got a chance!
1) Abolish the Planning Commission and replace it with a streamlined process where decisions are made quickly and fairly. As part of this, I would eliminate ⅓ to ½ of all the city ordinances which interfere with the freedom to own property or run a business. 2) Stop wasting money and start earning money. The money the city spent hiring a new city administrator was ridiculous. I would start city owned profit machines (municipal liquor, auto/home insur.) 3) Get the weeds in FL under control!
Wow. An ethical government? Great concept but deals are made for friends all the time. Look at some of the homes around the lake. They must have known somebody. I would be the "friend" to all people. I would always have a third person in on any discussion where critical decisions are made. Our books would be your books. If you want to bring in an accountant to look, be my guest. My style is like Sheriff Andy Taylor of Mayberry. Casual and trustworthy. (Under 50 check YouTube)
Why, call me up and let's head to Big Apple Bagel and have a chat. If you want more than that our city council meetings would all be open for public input. A dedicated phone line would be put in just for public input on issues AND IT WILL BE LISTENED TO EARNESTLY.
1) Have a “Must Comply” law. When you are pulled over you must put your hands on the steering wheel, answer questions appropriately without abusive language or face very stiff fines. I’d put up signs as you enter Forest Lake, “Forest Lake, A Must Comply City”. 2) I’d jack up the enforcement and penalties for selling drugs in our city so the drug dealers would just leave. 3) I’d have public obscenity laws enforced against foul language printed or oral anywhere where children are present.
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