Minnesota and North Dakota Voter's Guide

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Keewatin 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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    Michael Mick LaBine
    (NP)

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    Susan K Thronson
    (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 susanthronson@yahoo.com
I have years of experience after retiring from the City of Keewatin with 19 years of service. I also was elected and sat on the City Council for a 4 year term after my retirement in 2020. I will be a mayor that is committed to honesty, transparency, trust and build strong communication with both employees and residence.
I will work on federal/state funding for our aging infrastructure throughout the city. Work on Jarvis‘s field for residential housing, which has been in the works for decades. The City of Hibbing annex it over to Keewatin to expand city limits. With a project like this moving forward, it increases city property tax revenue, which helps public services and community operations. Take a long hard look at the budget and see where changes could be made to make the city run more efficient.
I would show trust, transparent, and stay open minded. I would work to strengthen both employee and community trust. If you are a mayor of a city and have 7 or 10,000 residents, your ethical leadership is key to the success of your City. I would be open to all residents along with employees and listen to their concerns. I will work hard to do what is right for our community and lead by example. I will show fairness, honesty to gain an atmosphere of trust.
I would like to go back to quarterly department head meetings that were done in the past. I would also attend local club meetings to have one on one with each of these group's. To listen to their feedback good or bad.
I would work with the City Council and listen to the residence. Take a good look at the city code and all city policies to see if they are current for the times or if changes would need to be made.
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