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About this race
The city council is responsible for governing the city, including overseeing administrators, approving a budget and passing city ordinances. Councilors do not have any individual authority and can only exercise power as part of the council.
Two seats are up for election in McGregor this year. Incumbents are Elizabeth Eddy, who is running for reelection, and Brody Schultz, who is not running.
The winners of the election will begin their four-year terms in January.
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Age on Election Day: 57
Employment: Retired Military
Please share any prior experience and education that you believe qualifies you for office.
My background in planning, operations, budgeting, and community service has provided me with a broad range of experience that I believe qualifies me for office. In addition to a 30-year military career, I spent three years with Pierce County, Wisconsin, supporting the Administration Office, County Board, Emergency Management, and Veterans Service Office. I also served as a volunteer firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician for 10 years in northern Minnesota.
My education includes degrees in Secondary Mathematics Education and Accounting, and I have held a Minnesota teaching license since 1994. Throughout my career, I have developed strong skills in planning, problem-solving, budgeting, leadership, and working with people from many different backgrounds.
Why are you running?
Community service is important to me. I feel I can bring a fresh point of view, along with the time, experience, and desire to make a positive difference in our community. I want to be involved, listen to the concerns of residents, and help make decisions that move our community in a positive direction.
Why should voters elect you?
If elected, I will listen to the community and to my fellow council members. I will bring my experience, ideas, and willingness to work together to help find practical solutions to the challenges we face. My goal is to help make our city as strong, responsible, and healthy as possible for everyone who lives here.
Please describe the roles and responsibilities of the office you are running for.
The primary roles and responsibilities of city council members include:
• Attending regular meetings to discuss city policies that may need updating.
• Reviewing the city budget and make recommendations to improve financial security.
• Meeting with constituents to discuss their issues and concerns.
• Issuing licenses and or permits to regulate business activity in the city.
• Assisting with the coordination of city events like parades and festivals to ensure they run smoothly.
Name a public leader you admire and explain why.
The one leader that I will always appreciate is George W. Bush. When I was deployed to the Middle East in 2004, our vehicles and gear were in desperate need of upgrades and improvements. By the end of the 15-month tour, we had the armored vehicles and appropriate body armor necessary to continue operations effectively. Given the difficult situation, I was encouraged by all the support we received from home.
What are the three biggest issues your city is facing?
I believe one of the biggest challenges facing our city is working within a limited budget.
The flow of information is critical today, being able to access city government information online is critical to its residence.
Increase community involvement and participation.
Which of those three issues is most important to you, and how would you address it if elected?
We need to modernize our small city council and administration office. I would push to create a city website where residents can quickly access information and pay utilities.
What steps, if any, would you take to support or oppose data centers?
I support any new business that can bring money into our community, but not at the expense of our residents.
Many Northern Minnesota cities are experiencing tightening budgets. Where would you propose making cuts, if needed?
Making budget cuts is not something to take lightly, each case needs to be thoroughly addressed and its effect on the entire community.
Still have questions for the candidates? Contact information for all those who've filed to run for office can be found at candidates.sos.state.mn.us.
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