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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    Craig Anderson
    (NP)

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    Josh Arndt
    (NP)

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    Jason Higgins
    (NP)

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    James Kimm
    (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 Email craigman0@aol.com
Experience. I am concluding my 3rd term as a Council Member, have served on many community/ volunteer organizations to include the RT Autism Awareness Foundation, the Rochester Police Benevolent Association, Stewartville Youth Athletic Assn, other coaching positions and just finished a nearly 28 year career working in Government as a Police Lieutenant. I have also held elected positions on the Statewide Police Labor Organization (LELS, several terms) and served as a 2 term VP of the Minnesota Police and Peace Officer Association (MPPOA).
1) Practical/ Common Sense Government to encourage the Public Sector to succeed within our Community (Commercial and Residential) to enhance continued/ sustained growth 2) Fiscal Responsibility - Limit Government reach and growth where possible while not allowing services to decline 3) Continue with a strong emphasis on Government Relations with our Community to include continual collaboration with citizens, the School District and Religious community.
I spend a great deal of time within the community and have always remained open to listening to the citizens, businesses, visitors and more. I openly share my contact information and encourage comments and ideas from all. I have vast experience working with the Public so I am fairly adept at distinguishing between those truly wanting to help and those looking to be heard.
Mainly, I will defer to my prior answer. I encourage anyone looking to vote to check my record and openly research my time in Service. I remain vocal at meetings and am not afraid to ask tough questions on behalf of the Community. More importantly, I feel I have a history of not shying away from tough questions asked of me and the Council
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