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What are you running for?
Baxter City Council Vacancy
Why are you running for city government?
Living in the Baxter community since 1995, outside of a few years in southeast Iowa with the Department of Corrections at Fort Madison, I believe it is important to give back to the community and make a positive difference to the citizens of Baxter.
With more than 23 years of State government experience in the Department of Corrections as a Deputy Director of Administration and Associate Warden of Administration with responsibilities to include the Governor’s Office, Iowa Legislature, fiscal budgets, plant and administrative operations and personnel, coupled with 15 years of private sector experience as a technology engineer, project and fiscal manager, translate well with the responsibilities and tasks associated with a City Council role, if the citizens of Baxter were to elect me to fill one of the vacant positions.
Why do you think public service is important?
As mentioned previously, a significant portion of my work career has been dedicated to public service through the Department of Corrections and I believe a continuation of public service for the citizens of Baxter results in a positive difference, if they were to elect me to fill one of the vacant positions.
What issues in the city are most important to you?
Continuing focus on a safe community for all Baxter citizens, support of the K-12 school district as well as continued economic growth in our township through fiscal responsibility and sensible city planning.
Where is the city succeeding?
Over the past several decades, the citizens of Baxter, IA have supported multiple K-12 and city economic initiatives to improve infrastructure to advance the well-being of our citizens. The Baxter Chamber of Commerce, Baxter Economic Development Corporation and other key public and private sector entities are doing excellent work to continue to move our community forward for current and future generations.
Where does it need improvement?
If elected to one of the vacant City Council positions, I will utilize the time in that role to collaborate with the people in our community to implement common sense solutions on behalf of the citizens of Baxter.