Key Issues
Responsible, Manageable Growth While Preserving Corcoran's Rural Character
Corcoran has experienced significant changes recently, bringing with it both new opportunities and new challenges. I am committed to finding the right balance for our residents by guiding beneficial development through our city code, while preserving the unique rural character that defines our community. We must maintain high property values and reduce residential property tax burdens by fostering carefully selected business opportunities. My goal is to promote growth that enhances our prosperity, while preserving Corcoran's small-town farming roots.
Promote Public Safety
As Mayor, I will continue to adequately fund and staff the public services that keep our community safe, including our police department, public works, and fire protection. I will continue to communicate, develop, and implement strategies that have helped lead Corcoran to earning it's place as one of the top rated safest cities in Minnesota.
Resident-First Focus on Community Needs
Corcoran residents deserve a city government that not only listens to, but actively works with the community.
From updating city code to better suit the needs of our residents, to prioritizing issues that are important to you - I will continue to focus on addressing the needs of our community.
Efficient, Responsible & Transparent City Government
Our residents deserve responsible city leadership that continues to focus on providing high quality city services while lowering their tax burden.
By implementing a number of technological improvements - including online utility billing, online permitting, digitization of all city documents, cutting edge software for online meeting agendas, minutes, video hosting, and more - we are continuing to significantly improve efficiency throughout all departments.
Maximizing Funding Opportunities, Minimizing the Residential Tax Burden
I've worked hard to maximize State, County and Federal funding opportunities to benefit our city across multiple projects, including:
- Rural Broadband Expansion
- Water Supply & Treatment Infrastructure
- City Park Remaster
- Hackamore Road Improvement Project
These projects greatly benefit our community by building and expanding key infrastructure without increasing the tax burden on our residents.
Increase Community Engagement
As Corcoran grows, we need an explicit and strong vision created by us - Corcoran's residents! It is my goal to encourage ongoing and transparent dialogue between our community members and our City leaders. Through process improvements and technology advancements, I'm proud to help usher Corcoran into the 21st century,
Building Relationships
As mayor, I believe it is critical to build strong relationships with elected officials and other community leaders at the local, county, regional, state and federal level. I am proud to have helped foster strong relationships between the City of Corcoran, legislative leaders at the state and federal level, and the leaders of our neighboring communities. To that end, I am honored to have been elected President of the Northwest Hennepin League of Municipalities in 2023 and 2024.
A Leader that Cares
As Mayor, a neighbor and friend, I value our community. I will always listen and take your concerns seriously. As I hope I have demonstrated over the last four years, I will always do my best to address the issues that are important to you,
because...
You are what makes our community strong
and your voice matters.