Minnesota and North Dakota Voter's Guide

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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.mn.gov/) to find specific candidate contact information.

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    David "Dave" Alvstad
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    Steve Carlsen
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    Jim Hoffman
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    Chad Johnson
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    Diane C. Johnson
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    Lisa Zimmerman
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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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Facebook (Full URL) http://www.facebook.com/steve.carlsen.106
Campaign Email carlsen@mchsi.com
I'm a watchdog for lower taxes. In the 20 years that I have lived here in Cannon Falls, Real Estate Taxes have tripled. For a town of only 4,200 people, we spend a lot of money without really taking into consideration the burden on the taxpayer. It's our money, and I see a lot of waste.
In the 20 years that I have lived here, I have not seen one new business in our industrial park. Most of it is an empty field. Attracting new businesses to this area would create good paying jobs, increase the tax base, provide more money to the local government, and hopefully lower Real Estate Taxes.
I enjoy meeting new people and talking to them and learning what their concerns are. I'm a good listener, and I share their hopes and dreams for making Cannon Falls a safe, attractive, and vibrant town for generations to come.
In my lifetime, I have had the honor of working for The Department of Agriculture, the Department of Commerce, the United Nations, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the Department of the Navy (I'm a Navy Veteran). I have seen how our government can work, but I've also seen how your government can waste your tax dollars. We have a fiduciary responsibility to spend their money wisely, as if it were our own, because in reality, it is. Thank you very much for your support.
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The League of Women Voters of Minnesota and North Dakota crafted the questions sent to the candidates in the Spring of 2024. They reached out to candidates based on contact information in their public candidate filings. Candidates with email addresses were invited and reminded with emails. Candidates with only mailing addresses were sent a letter. Candidates with phone numbers received a phone call as well.

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