Work to be done: It would be an honor to have the opportunity to complete work started under my leadership from tightening the Crystal budget to the WMFRD Board. The list includes a complete assessment of Public Works buildings to create an improvement plan along with weaning city budgets off LGA (Local Government Aid) without a tax spike. Also, review/update some codes/ordinances.
Experienced: In eight years I have learned many things about local government operations, what we do well and where we can improve. I understand and respect the time it takes to deliver a complicated city budgets.
Innovative Communicator: Founded the Crystal business Association (CBA) and implemented Citizen Input Time to open up city government to more inclusive input. During CO RD 81 planning phase I helped facilitate citizen discussion to create an enhanced list of citizen needs and wants.
Collaborator: I am only one vote of seven and must work well with other to get good things done. The current council is a wonderful example of diverse individuals committed to preserving and moving forward Crystal’s core beliefs of human rights, environmental stewardship and affordability.
Fiscally responsible with tax dollars: Keep infrastructure in good shape and make improvements that provide the best return on investment.
Biggest Challenges:
- Sustain and improve Crystal’s quality of life to meet the changing needs of all citizens.
- Budget Planning: Zero growth taxes means we need to adjust for inflation but not grow or add to local government burdens.
- Build a governance and policy manual for WMFRD Board of Directors to assure stability and sustainability.
