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Cologne 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://youtu.be/IIy9DWdozc0. More MN forums are available at https://www.lwvmn.org/2024-candidate-forums.

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    Elaine Dube
    (NP)

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    Matt Lein
    (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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The ability I have to connect with others, lead with fairness and accountability, and the love I have for my community are what make me the best candidate to serve as the Mayor of Cologne. I am thrilled at the opportunity to serve a city that I have become so passionate about. The potential of Cologne is tremendous, and I am optimistic about the future this community has.
My top three priorities are to increase community engagement through city sponsored activities and events, address the barriers preventing community growth and development, and revitalize downtown Cologne. This is a growing city and community events will allow families to get to know each other and the city they’ve chosen to call home. There are also significant barriers preventing future growth, these need to be addressed with specific plans of action and accountability from all involved.
Maintaining a strong presence on various social media platforms as well as regularly maintaining government websites can assist in providing transparency and is vital to keeping the citizens of Cologne knowledgeable of what’s going on in their community. It is important that proper expectations and timelines be put in place for all tasks addressed by the city council. Accountability and responsibility are two of the biggest driving forces in helping a city flourish.
Increasing events in which citizens of the city of Cologne can engage with one another will also provide excellent opportunities to solicit feedback, involve citizens in decision making, and ensure that all voices are heard. Offering more relaxed, casual events in which citizens can speak openly about their thoughts on the city will benefit everyone that calls Cologne home.
Community policy needs to be addressed with the citizens in mind. Holding residents accountable to city ordinances not only improves our towns physical appearance, but also the accountability and responsibility of our citizens. Safety is of the highest priority, concerns regarding citizens safety should be addressed immediately by city government and local law enforcement.
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