I have had quite a few questions about the conflicts of interest at the Rochester Convention and Visitors Bureau (RCVB,[…]
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My January 7, 2019 Agenda
I lived in Hibbing, MN for awhile. Another local there sang a song about “Times they are a changin” On[…]
Read moreExperience Rochester Lobbying Priorities
This document was never provided to the City Council, it was leaked to me recently. These priorities were not approved[…]
Read moreSaving Energy in Low Income Housing
I talk the talk, but also believe in walking the walk. Here is the team that worked I worked with[…]
Read moreCity / Schools Shared Busing Update
Edit: I added a FAQ section below to address frequent questions: Edit 2: Sure, thousands of readers get to see[…]
Read moreComprehensive Plan Update, Update
We are now 26 months removed from when we had first hoped to pass a comprehensive plan update. The last[…]
Read moreStatement on Social Media
Transparency is one of my core values as an elected official. Social media helps me to demonstrate that. Social Media[…]
Read moreSewer line insurance
Mea Culpa, No excuses. The folks of Rochester got some very misleading marketing pieces on private sewer line insurance which[…]
Read more2018: State of the City Wishlist
Tomorrow Mayor Ardell Brede will give what I assume is his last state of the city speech. I fully expect[…]
Read moreMayo Civic Center Art
I had a number of questions on Mayo Civic Center Art Installation. I figured I would get ahead of this[…]
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