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City Council (Elect Two)
Robert Dostal
Incumbent: Yes
Age on Election Day: 62
Where are you currently employed, and what is your role?
Roseau County Highway Dept. Heavy equipment operator.i
Please share any prior experience that you believe qualifies you for office.
I have served on other boards such as our employees association board and chairperson of our church council.
Please describe the roles and responsibilities of the office you are running for.
The city council sets the budget for the city. The council handles taxpayers issues that come before the council. The council decides on street projects. The council is entrusted to spend taxpayers money wisely.
Why are you running for office?
I feel the need to serve. I believe that I can make a difference. I think the city council needs a conservative voice but also someone who is willing to voice opinions and not be afraid to make tough decisions.
What are your priorities, if elected? Please describe specific policy goals.
Clean up blighted areas, keep taxes stable, listen to taxpayers concerns and govern in a way where people want to live in our town.
Across the region, renters and owners are struggling to afford housing. If elected, what would you do to address the issues of availability and affordability for your constituents?
Keep taxes stable and work with government agencies to try help people who are struggling financially.
What effective policies will you support that will prepare your city now, next year and in the future to improve resiliency against climate change?
Work with local, state federal agencies that can help with funding and implement solutions to address these issues.
High taxation is a concern for many Northern Minnesotans. Please share any specific opinions you hold related to taxation, and how you plan to ensure tax dollars are used efficiently and effectively.
To spend taxpayers money conservatively and let the taxpayers have a voice in how their money is being spent.
How do you plan to improve transparency and trust in government?
Be honest with taxpayers , have informational meetings and encourage taxpayers to attend council meetings.
Angela Gregerson
Incumbent: No
KAXE did not receive a response from this candidate.
Brent Walsh
Incumbent: No
KAXE did not receive a response from this candidate.
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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