Minnesota and North Dakota Voter's Guide

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Nevis 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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    Sue Gray
    (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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• There are many competent people in Nevis who could run for city office. What I bring to this position is experience. I have been a city councilperson for 6 years. I was White Oak Township clerk for 28 years before moving to Nevis 10 years ago. I worked for both Hubbard and Cass Counties, retiring from Cass in 2013. In my first term in Nevis, I served as Parks Commissioner and spearheaded the effort to place new playgrounds in both Muskie Park and Halvorsen Beach Park. I am the Planning Commissioner this term and have worked with the Planning Commission to prepare a new land use plan replacing the 1996 version. The most important asset I bring is I have no other agenda except to serve to the best of my ability.
• My priorities have always been to ensure everyone in Nevis is treated equally and to listen closely to their concerns to make decisions that are fair, within our means both economically and ethically and in the best interests of all our citizens.
• First of all, no decisions are made behind closed doors. Action by the city council is conducted at our public meetings and we encourage our constituents to attend. The city council is non-partisan. The ethics of the council and the city staff must be held to the highest standards by all members.
• Our city council and commission meetings are held publicly and residents are welcome to attend. We welcome feedback and try to listen closely and understand concerns. There is a public comment section in our agenda each month and encourage those who have comments to share them in the meeting.
• Nevis is fortunate to have a dedicated Fire Department and First Response team and doubly blessed to have Sheriff Deputy Josh Oswald as our dedicated Nevis officer. I am a strong supporter of both. We recently experienced a large fire at one of our businesses and saw firsthand the quality, professionalism and competence of our Fire Department and law enforcement personnel. Our town is well served by both, and they ensure a peaceful town and a feeling of safety.
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