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MEET THE CANDIDATES FOR THE MIDTERM ELECTION This November’s ballot will include Olmsted County Commissioners, Rochester Mayor and Rochester City Council Members in addition to other statewide, county and local positions. Hear from the local candidates on why they are running and where their priorities lie.
OLMSTED COUNTY COMMISSIONER
Q: Why are you running for county commissioner and how does your experience qualify you for the position? A: I am running for county commissioner due to my family’s long history of serving on school boards or working for their township. I am very passion- ate about running and am excited to work towards my priorities of cre- ating a more beautiful future for our community. I have spent the past 35 years working as a doctor and also serving the community in various avenues. I have served as the President of Hiawatha Children Home, been a board member for the Rochester Foundation’s First Homes Exec- utive Board, been on the Executive Council for Tee it up for the Troops, served on the board for Olmsted County and Olmsted Medical Center,
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in addition to serving in numerous committees, boards, and clubs throughout Rochester. I am here to listen to your concerns and I will work to address them as Commissioner.
Q: What are your top two priorities or issues as a candidate for county commissioner? A: It is important to note that the issues I am focused are predicated on appropriate funding. It is important that all constituents are getting the best possible service for dollars spent. I am all about affordable hous- ing and continued improvements for public safety, particularly when it comes to youth mental health. The mental health issues that our youth face post-covid is brutal. We need to bring care and support for youth mental health here in Olmsted County to help our youth and provide them the services and help that they need. Families should be able to get their children the care they need here in Olmsted County. Affordable housing is another priority of mine. The county needs to work to promote affordable housing. This partnered with increased resources for youth mental health will improve the public safety of our communities in Olmst- ed County. I am eager to get to work to accomplish these goals.
DISCLAIMER: The opinions expressed in the candidate profiles are the sole views of the candidates. They do not reflect the opinions or views of the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce or its members. The publication of the candidate’s statements therein do not imply the expression of any endorse- ment whatsoever by the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce or its members.
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October 2022
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