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I have served the City of Isanti as Mayor since 2007. We have accomplished great things together and I look forward to building on our success. United, we move forward to a better future. You may contact me at 763-442-8749 or e-mail me at george@georgewimmer.com.

Tuesday, November 02, 2010

Mayoral Record



FINANCIAL REFORM AND GROWTH

Consecutive budgets that cut taxes and spending
I created a Finance Committee to work on fiscal issues
Long-term financial plan
Tax abatement and revolving loan fund - developed to spur economic growth
Dozens of new and relocated businesses in Isanti
Main Street business development
Local jobs - increased by 30% since being elected Mayor
Received statewide Business Recruitment Award for EverCat biodiesel plant (awarded by Minnesota’s Economic Development Association
Improved City credit rating to A+
Administrative costs 33% lower than our statewide peer group of cities
Per capita debt cut 57%

RESPONSIBLE CITY GOVERNMENT

Formal City Rules and Procedures - proposed and passed, first time in City history
Foreclosure Management Program- named best in State
Pavement of all remaining gravel Isanti roads completed by end of 2010 - including soccer field area of Third Avenue, and Railroad Ave.
Development Impact List - created and provided to City Council to understand costs and benefits of development
Neighborhood preservation - protected from proposed City Projects
Isantian newsletter and new City website - developed to improve communication
Mayor’s Great Yard Award and Mayor’s Employer Appreciation Award - created to recognize individuals and encourage a quality environment

CITIZEN SAFETY

Water treatment plant completed to remove cancer-causing radium from our drinking water
Railroad crossing arms installed at Cajima and South Passage in 2010 - Main St rail crossing fixed
Theft, robbery and burglary down in 2009

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