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OLMSTED COUNTY COMMISSIONER (CONTINUED)
Q: Why are you running for county commissioner and how does your experience qualify you for the position? A: When the redistricting process this spring required six of the seven County Commissioner districts to be on the ballot in November, the four longest-serving County Commissioners decided to retire. Having up to five new members of the County Board would make it difficult to provide continuity in decision-making for the many county services our residents rely on. I concluded my many years of experience and deep knowledge of county operations are an asset at this time of transition and, consequently, I decided to run for a final term. Since I am running un - opposed, I am assured of serving that term and I am looking forward to assisting the new County Board members as they take on their new responsibilities.
SHEILA KISCADEN DISTRICT 6
Q: What are your top two priorities or issues as a candidate for county commissioner? A: Housing that meets the needs and the budgets of our residents is a critical factor for our communities’ health and vitality. There is simply not enough supply of housing that meets the diverse needs of all our residents at rates they can afford. Solving our housing supply needs requires a broad community effort and is not easily resolved. Olmsted County has a well-deserved reputation as an organization that provides high-quality services, has prudent financial management, and seeks to innovate. I will continue to actively support the County’s focus on developing prevention and continuums of services and care for our residents who need assistance. Sometimes there is a specific project that seems to have been overlooked and which claims your attention. For me, that has been the restoration and development of Graham Park as a com- munity resource and venue where members of our communities can gather, celebrate, and learn. It is my hope that the Graham Park Master Plan will be fully implemented by the end of my next term.
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| Advantage Magazine 12
October 2022
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