Honesty – I am committed to providing you with honest and transparent communication, grounded in facts and a thoughtful approach. If there's something I don't know, I will make it my priority to find the answers. You can count on me to tackle challenges with a well-informed and intellectual perspective
Balance – If re-elected, I will continue to represent all of Shakopee, not just a special interest group or narrow perspective. I will continue to bring a balanced view and work in partnership with city staff. While we all have personal opinions, I will set mine aside to ensure that the best interests of our city’s residents are always at the forefront.
Motivation – I am here to serve you. I will act with integrity and bring a broader vision of the overall community, now and in the future.
Commitment – This role demands significant time, dedication, and energy, which I take very seriously. I believe in the importance of building and nurturing relationships with our constituents. I am committed to being your voice and strongly encourage you to attend city board, commission, and council meetings. Additionally, I welcome you to take advantage of my open lines of communication
City Taxes
Regarding taxes, it's important to only consider the city line on your tax statement, and not the entire total; as it also includes county, and school taxes. With that in mind, I'd like to share some graphics regarding the city tax rate.
Shakopee is already a fiscally conservative city, we only levy what is needed to support our city. With other candidates talking about wanting to cut taxes more, I ask, what would we be losing?
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