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Crystal City Council Member Ward 4

As local legislators who sometimes have executive power, council members can propose ordinances, set administrative policy, and authorize the budget proposed by the mayor. They oversee all city activities, including city services, programs, licensing, and public safety. Mayoral appointments to city government typically require council approval.Voting in local elections is important - learn more here: Why Vote for City Council

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    David Cummings
    (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)

How do you plan to engage with and represent all members of our diverse community?(500 characters)

What steps will you take to ensure transparency and accountability in city government? (500 characters)

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Campaign Website http://david4crystal.com
Campaign Email Davidforcrystal@gmail.com
I am the best candidate for the Crystal City Council Ward 4 because of the experience of my first term on the City Council, myhistory of living in Crystal since 2011 and my passion for local government and pride of public service.
My first priority will be to have budgets that balance resident and city needs effectively. Let's create budgets that create a better city for all but don't cause a burden on taxpayers.

Secondly, I want the city to slow the problem of speeding. It is the most common issue I hear about and the city should do more to stop it.

Thirdly, Crystal should be doing more to stop climate change and by should use it's new Sustainability Commission to help draft a climate action plan and put it to work
I will attend community events through the year to meet and chat with residents and listen to community input on key issues.

Crystal now has a Inclusion and Diversity Commission to engage and represent all members of our diversity community. Tapping into that commission will go a long way to learn about the needs of all Crystal residents.
As a city council person I am available for questions via phone and email whenever citizens contact me. I keep up a social media page to inform residents of Crystal city business. In my first term I learned the importance of asking the right questions of our city staff to get the most transparent and accountable government for our citizens. Citizens should have an clear understanding of what their city is doing and why, my goal is to inform residents of exactly that.
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