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Granite Falls City Council Member At Large

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. Learn more here: https://www.lwv.org/blog/voting-local-matters-why-vote-city-councilUse the MN Secretary of State’s Candidate Filing page (https://candidates.sos.state.mn.us/) to find specific candidate contact information.

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    Scott A. Peterson
    (NP)

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    Scott Tedrick
    (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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Contact Phone 5415439975
Facebook (Full URL) http://www.facebook.com/scott.tedrick.9/
Campaign Email stedrick8@gmail.com
I have a love for Granite Falls (GF) that compels me to answer a call to serve. I am an 18 year resident, spending my first decade as editor of the newspaper. There, I not only became acquainted with GF, but did so under long-time Mayor, mentor, boss and friend, Dave Smiglewski. Growing to share Smig's passion for the past, present and future of GF and its neighbors, I produced two historically-based plays honoring GF’s storied past while also serving several local and area boards in an effort to ensure the future. It is in that spirit I founded the Yellowstone Trail (YT) of MN in 2018, was elected nat’l YT Assoc. President in 2023 and accepted the position of GF Chamber Director this summer. I am ready to serve the community I love.
1)Pop. retention/growth 2) Business/downtown 3) Housing/childcare

Why? Grow or die. Pop. loss impacts all community aspects, certainly taxpayer expense. Consider, schools get $9,000/student in per pupil aid. A student lost = $ lost, compounding fast. Loss of property tax base = same result. As it is, business resources drive the community while Main St. offers an avenue for current and potential residents to connect. However, if there are no homes or childcare it is all moot anyway.

By meeting community members where they are at and learning how I can serve their interests. To accomplish this requires an open mind and willingness to seek and understand an individual or group's unique story. In doing so, interestingly, it is only a matter of time before our unique stories nevertheless reflect shared experiences or even reveal existing connections. After all, it's what is inside that counts.
I will serve the interests of our citizens at all times, putting the community first. Acting any way other than above board will put the community in potential peril. Knowing this demands integrity in all actions while welcoming constituents, city staff and fellow servants to hold actions and decisions accountable. In return, I will offer the same. Beyond that, I'll look for ways to improve citizen communication, openness and access. Sunlight is the best disinfectant for government. Period.
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