Minnesota and North Dakota Voter's Guide

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New York Mills City Mayor

The mayor is usually the head of the city and may represent the city in front of other government bodies. They also can preside at council meetings and appoint city workers. A mayor usually has a role in proposing a city budget which influences services provided to residents and can veto ordinances proposed by the city council.Voting in local elections is important - learn more here: Why Vote for Mayor

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    Latham H. Hetland
    (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)

If elected, what strategies will you use to ensure transparency, accountability and ethical conduct in city government under your leadership? (500 characters)

How will you engage with residents to solicit feedback, involve them in decision-making processes, and ensure their voices are heard? (500 characters)

How will you approach public safety and community policing to ensure the well-being of all residents? (500 characters)

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Campaign Email lathamhetland01@gmail.com
I am an experienced leader in our community, having served on city council for over a decade. I am very invested in our local community, professionally and personally. As a believer in rural Minnesota, I am proud of what we have accomplished so far and look forward to continuing our sustained growth path in the future.
I believe our top priority is always retaining top talent for all of our departments and ensuring that we are a quality employer. Additionally, the next looming priority will be the successful construction, implementation, and long term plan of the new water treatment station. Finally, my third would be continued economic development including commercial and residential developments.
I have made it clear that transparency and accountability are paramount for any elected official. Over the course of my tenure, we as a council have implemented many additional ways for the community to be more aware of what we are doing. This includes social media, newspaper, town halls, and most recently the NYM Growth Summit.
I want to hear as much as possible from residents. While I understand it is difficult for some to make it to our normal council meetings, I want to ensure that my door is always open. I like to make myself as available as possible for our constituents, and that comes mostly from being active in as many things as possible in the community.
We have an experienced police department who also has a strong relationship with neighboring departments and the county. We are in the process of filling our last vacant spot as well as purchasing necessary equipment for additional transparency and accountability.
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