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Dakota County Soil and Water Supervisor District 1

SWCDs are local units of government that manage and direct natural resource management programs. Districts work in both urban and rural settings, with landowners and with other units of government, to carry out actions for the conservation of soil, water, and related natural resources. They are subject to state statutes and rules as a public body.

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    Kevin Chamberlain
    (NP)

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    Mark Vaughan
    (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 is this office important to constituents? Please provide details of any plans for improvement. (500 characters)

How should this office provide oversight for how climate change is affecting our community watersheds, and what can be done to prevent adverse effects on local communities? (500 characters)

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Contact Phone 651-331-8939
Facebook (Full URL) http://Facebook.com/vaughanforDakotaCountysoilandWater
Campaign Email markwvaughan@comast.net
I have a passion for conservation and my past civil and community service has provided the skills to represent the residents of District One for Dakota County. When I served on the Hastings City Council, I learned it takes collaboration to get results. Reflecting back on my service, I am surprised we did not interact or communicate more with the elected board of county commissioners. I hope to bridge the gap of communication with other policy makers and put together reasonable but effective policies for all residents to protect our soil and water for years to come.
Relationship building will be my top priority. Connecting with other decision makers is important but also connecting with residents and businesses to better understand their operations and how development and policies will affect them. Education is the next priority. I will continue to educate myself from the professional experts in the field of soil and water as well as learning what other soil and water conservation districts are accomplishing or struggling at both county and statewide.
Constituents want their concerns to be heard and acknowledged and want their representative to share these concerns with the appropriate decision making boards. Having a consistent message to residents is very important. I am an advocate for Dakota County staff members who are experts in their field to disseminate their message in a clear and engaging manner to the public. Many of the residents of Dakota County under utilize the resources that the department of Soil and Water has to offer.
Dakota County is one of many civic offices that can provide concise messaging, fact checked information and education to residents and businesses on best practices for the current and future health of our watersheds.
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