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