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If you were running for council, why would you run?

Submitted by Mathias Baden on October 10, 2008 - 5:00pm.
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If you were running for a city council or mayoral position, why would you run? If elected, what will be your top focus,and how will your expertise, work experience, or talents help achieve your goal?


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I would run to be a voice...

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swansonmej's picture

I would run to be a voice for the people. I would
do my best to make sure city funds were used for things
that are needed not just for the sake of spending money.
I would work to address the issues of unsafe intersections that
exist throughout town. As an elected official, I would find
opportunities to entertain input from residents to learn what
is important to them.


Submitted by swansonmej on October 12, 2008 - 9:17am.

You know despite having...

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Kyle Thill's picture

You know despite having opinions that differ at times from decisions made, I have a hard time believing that anyone currently serving does less than their best for the town. I often attribute my misgivings in a decision to a lack of information on my part.

I imagine it's a lot of work, certainly it consumes time we should just be thankful for this from them. If we really have differing opinions we should voice them, and when the time comes file and run for a seat.


Submitted by Kyle Thill on October 12, 2008 - 8:52pm.

You're right. I've covered a...

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Mathias Baden's picture

You're right. I've covered a bunch of different city councils, town boards, county boards, and state legislators. I've seen many different approaches and many different responses to criticism. Jordan has an impressive group of elected officials, opponents in the election, activists, volunteers, and caring citizens. That local involvement is on the uptick is going to be great for Jordan. Keep talking.

Thoughtful response, Kyle. Thanks.

(Mathias Baden is the editor of the Jordan Independent. He can be reached at editor@jordannews.com.)


Submitted by Mathias Baden on October 13, 2008 - 8:35am.

i would move towards...

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i would move towards replacing city police that are violet in nature and police brutality and egos that are with city officials is terrible-i would put a stop tp the assesment and catch up issues from now back to 1994 that are severely behind most other communities-todd s.


Submitted by todd s. on October 13, 2008 - 11:33pm.

Kyle, this is the best...

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Kyle, this is the best answer I've seen on any of these city blogs!!


Submitted by Johnnie14 on October 14, 2008 - 8:07am.

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