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North Oaks City Council Member (Special Election)

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.A candidate forum for this race is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-5BFvJhb9E. More MN forums are available at https://www.lwvmn.org/2024-candidate-forums.

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    Brad Brekke
    (NP)

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    Andrew Gaspard
    (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://bradbrekke.com
Contact Phone 612-327-6192
Facebook (Full URL) http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565756908109
Campaign Email brad@bradbrekke.com
North Oaks is a community designed around nature. Its natural scenery, recreational opportunities, and safe and secluded environment distinguish North Oaks.

My interest in running for City Council is to contribute to the preservation of this distinctive community and to help plan for the future so that generations to come may also enjoy the uniqueness of North Oaks.

I have always believed in civic responsibility and service. The City Council plays an essential role in convening stakeholders and fostering dialogue. I have extensive experience working collaboratively within organizations such as the Mayo Clinic, Target, and the FBI and believe my background can contribute to the governance and planning for the future of North Oaks.
Safety and Security My professional experience is in security. Safety is a key attribute of our community and a focus on the right strategy will ensure this important value is sustained.

Preserve Natural Resources. It is critical that our natural resources be preserved. The council can engage all stakeholders to protect our precious resources.

Community Engagement The City Council can play a lead role in engagement and bring stakeholders critical information and foster civil dialogue.
Good governance is achieved through robust dialogue, communication, and an informed constituency. To govern effectively, one must understand the concerns and priorities of the stakeholders. As I noted, Community Engagement is one of my priorities and commitments. The City Council has a formal communication process to keep residents informed. In addition, I will be available to meet in person and will leverage the reach of technology to stay connected to residents and stakeholders.
As an elected official I will ensure that all my practices comply with Minnesota laws for political office. My professional experience has required the utmost honesty and integrity in all my actions.

Open and participatory governance is what defines a healthy community. My approach is to be thoughtful, listen to all stakeholders, and consider various decision outcomes and how it will affect people. I believe candid dialogue, whether in a formal meeting or informal conversation is required.
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