Burnsville Eagan Voters Guide 2010

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In this guide you’ll find questionnaires completed by candidates from all city, school, county and state races within the Burnsville/Eagan Thisweek coverage area.

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trol Data executive management Address: 2104 Manor Drive, Burnsville Family: Wife, Terry; sons, Name: Charlie Crichton, incumTenney, Bob bent and Ross; Age: 82 daughters, Jan, Beth and Deb; Occupation: Retired from Con- 18 grandchildren and nine great-

grandchildren Why should voters elect you to the Burnsville City Council? I believe that I have shown over the past 18 years on the City Council that I try to ensure that we control our property tax and receive value for the money we spend.

I also believe in consistent enforcement of our ordinances and I listen to what our citizens have to say.

What are the most important issues facing the city, and how would you address them? At this time, keeping the tax level down is the single most important issue. I will fight to find ways to balance the budget so that no new tax is necessary.

The council has made $3.5 million in permanent budget cuts, did not increase the city tax levy in 2010, and has yet to act on a

2011 levy increase of up to 5.6 percent. Do you think the council has taxed and budgeted responsibly? Why or why not? I think that the council acted very responsibly last year with major spending cuts and no tax increase. However, we need to continue to hold the tax down. Economically, the time is bad.

What are your views at this point on the Burnsville Perform-

ing Arts Center, which the city opened in January 2009? Because of its enormous financial implications, I worked hard on preventing it from being built in the first place. However, it is built and it is beautiful and now we must make it succeed.

fundamentally solid voice of fiscal common sense to the Burnsville council. I have been steadfast in my commitment to lower taxes and coled the first zero percent tax levy increase in the city’s history. I have also brought a voice of flexibility to businesses to allow them to flourish, and I continue to work to change our ordinances to open the door for all businesses to expand or move to Burnsville.

What are the most important issues facing the city, and how would you address them? Maintaining a strong police force and adequate fire staff to ensure Burnsville remains safe. Safety is the soil in which prosperity can grow, and economic development investment will strengthen and speed that growth. Investing in economic development in more ways than just taxation, but also through making Burnsville a more appealing city to open a business in than our neighboring cities by addressing our processing of applications, fees, structure and by offering incentives to invest in Burnsville.

Finding a way to make the Performing Arts Center financially independent from taxpayers’ support needs our new commission’s guidance and advice to council to break the barriers that confine its potential. And I believe cities must work with neighboring cities as well as private businesses to provide consolidated services where they save taxpayers money.

The council has made $3.5 million in permanent budget cuts, did not increase the city tax levy in 2010, and has yet to act on a 2011 levy increase of up to 5.6 percent. Do you think the council has taxed and budgeted responsibly? Why or

why not? Yes, we have set the bar for other cities to follow, not just in cutting budgets, but in finding innovative ways to deliver the same level of service at a lower cost. Examples are the Dakota County Communications Center and the cable TV partnerships.

Going forward we need to think as we did with the DCCC and discuss with other cities how services can be consolidated and delivered more efficiently at a lower cost. This is something the counties must do as well.

What are your views at this point on the Burnsville Performing Arts Center, which the city opened in January 2009? I voted against

the public funding of the PAC. However, now that it is built, I must work to reduce its significant financial impact to the taxpayers, whose taxes are funding the losses, by working to find ways to improve its financial performance and make it financially independent of taxpayer support. It is a beautiful facility and one that for many community groups is too expensive to use, so we need to find a way to attract national performing acts and drive revenues from performances that are conducive to a theater of this quality.

views, and I’m concerned about the well being of the city. I’m also very conservative in terms of tax appropriation and maintaining a low tax base for the citizens of Burnsville. I am also willing to listen to the citizens of this com-

munity and voice their thoughts and ideas into city ordinances and laws. After all, it is the people’s community.

What are the most important issues facing the city, and how would you address them? One of the key issues is the decline in property values for homeowners and small businesses alike. As a council member, I would consider offering tax incentives for homeowners and businesses to

encourage increasing the value of the property and instilling very low or no tax increase.

The council has made $3.5 million in permanent budget cuts, did not increase the city tax levy in 2010, and has yet to act on a 2011 levy increase of up to 5.6 percent. Do you think the council has taxed and budgeted responsibly? Why or why not? I’m not in agreement with any type of increase in taxes. This levy is based on the

assumption for the EDA fund to fund economic development operating activities for bonds in 2013 for the Highway 13/County Road 5 interchange, and that’s assuming this project moves forward with plans. Speculative planning for projects that a) do not exist yet, and b) waste taxpayer dollars on assumptions, seems reckless.

What are your views at this point on the Burnsville Performing Arts

Center, which the city opened in January 2009? The BPAC is a source of contention with most of the city. I believe that the taxpayers of this community need to get out from under it. It continues to hemorrhage good tax money that could be used for necessary programs as well as fund Burnsville’s emergency services and utilities. I also think that the BPAC would function better as a private venture.

Family: Wife, Jessica; daughter, Leighla, 22 months Why should voters elect you to the Burnsville City Council? I will work hard for the citizens of Burnsville to keep their taxes

low, the city safe and the economy running smoothly. I will stand up for common sense and be the voice of reason.

What are the most important issues facing the city, and how would you address them? Budgetary issues, the Burnsville Performing Arts Center and crime. Taxes must be kept at their current levels, spending must be cut, some city staff needs to

take on some added responsibility to save money, cut out luxuries from the budget. Fire VenuWorks and try to recoup money lost. The BPAC has to stop taking money away from the budget. Crime has been down over the past few years and that needs to continue; put more officers in more areas of the city.

The council has made $3.5 million in

permanent budget cuts, did not increase the city tax levy in 2010, and has yet to act on a 2011 levy increase of up to 5.6 percent. Do you think the council has taxed and budgeted responsibly? Why or why not? They have not, in my opinion; they need to look at the budget more closely and come up with more ways to cut spending instead of just accepting the fact that there is not enough

money. Voting to raise the max tax levy was the wrong thing to do.

What are your views at this point on the Burnsville Performing Arts Center, which the city opened in January 2009? It is a beautiful place and with the right people in charge it could someday become financially independent; however, it was a bad idea for the city to publicly fund something like this.

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Dan Kealey (incumbent) Name: Dan Kealey, incumbent Age: 53 Occupation: Director of new business development and community affairs Address: 320 E. 152nd St., Burnsville Family: Two daughters, 19 and 16, and engaged to Kerri Guehrer with three kids, 12, 14 and 16 Why should voters elect you to the Burnsville City Council? For the past four years I have brought a

Paul Mudge Name: Paul Mudge Age: 38 Occupation: Student Address: 1575 Highway 13 W., Burnsville Family: Wife, Shelly; son, Kelly, 8; two step-children, 15 and 17 Why should voters elect you to the Burnsville City Council? Fresh

Greg Tomlinson Name: Greg Tomlinson Age: 28 Occupation: Not given Address: 14745 Portland Ave., No. 218, Burnsville

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board member and past vicepresident, 5pSociety (North American support group for children and families affected

by Cri-du-Chat Syndrome) Why should people vote for you? I have spent over a decade in public service to the community of Eagan. I have a proven track record of environmentally responsible, fiscally conservative action and intend to continue this work. During my service on the council, Eagan’s bond rating changed to AAA,

which is the best possible rating.

Moreover, for the third time running, Money magazine recognized Eagan as one of the best places to live in the United States. I intend to build upon these successes. I will work to preserve open space, support our infrastructure, provide common-sense leadership, and ensure good value for our tax dollars. I have the depth and breadth of experience needed to be an effective leader, and have built solid, constructive working relationships with other community leaders.

Finally, I will make certain that our decision-making processes are open and accessible to input from the community.

What are the most important issues facing Eagan and how would you address them? The purpose of municipal government is to provide for the health, safety and welfare of its citizens. Open space, good infrastructure, and reasonable taxes are integral to achieving all three of these goals. Quality open space has a direct, measurable impact on the air quality, water quality, and livability of a community. Accordingly, I support preservation of open space, and will continue to advocate for its inclusion in new development and redevelopment areas. Moreover, our quality of life depends on good roads, reliable water and sewer service, excellent

fire and police departments, and quality public amenities. I will support our infrastructure by analyzing our evolving needs and making adjustments as needed. Finally, all of the services and amenities that we currently enjoy require secure and stable funding. I will protect our bottom line by identifying opportunities to increase efficiencies in service provision and by helping to encourage a robust tax base.

With employee health care costs rising, property values falling, and state aid seemingly a thing of the past, how would you prioritize future city budgets in terms of cuts and revenue increases? I will continue to follow the philosophy of

living within our means. Among other things, this means committing ourselves to balanced budgets and not allowing ourselves to become dependent upon handouts from other levels of government.

Over the last few budget cycles, I have worked hard to establish selfsufficiency by trimming Eagan’s budget. If further budget reductions are necessary, I will look first to reconfiguring staff workload, instead of filling vacancies caused by attrition. Larger reductions would require a harder look at our community priorities, possibly resulting in deferring maintenance, delaying capital investment, or reducing noncritical areas.

County Planning Commission, including two years as chair.

Previous experience included three years on the Eagan Waste Reduction and Recycling Commission.

Why should people vote for you? I offer experienced leadership, including advisory commissions service prior to my council election. My experience and familiarity with public policy issues enable me to make reasoned and informed decisions on matters of importance. Eagan has been recognized again by Money

magazine as one of the best places to live and work. In addition, the city’s prudent fiscal management has been rewarded with a Triple A bond rating. These results reflect the current council’s teamwork and effectiveness in working with city staff. I represent Eagan within the city and region. As the city’s representative on the Dakota Communications Center Board, I successfully influenced re-evaluation of the DCC’s operating expense assessment formula, resulting in significant cost savings for Eagan.

As vice chair of the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority Board, I am working to improve transit service for Eagan residents. These leadership opportunities are important in

ensuring that Eagan’s interests are well represented.

What are the most important issues facing Eagan and how would you address them? 1. Provide high-quality services while maintaining an affordable tax base. Due to prudent fiscal management, Eagan doesn’t rely on state financial aid to support the operating budget. We maintain a lower tax burden relative to other metro communities, rating No. 4 in lowest tax rate among Eagan’s peers.

With the costs of essential services as a base, we must maximize the value of tax dollars by identifying desired outcomes and establishing measurable performance standards.

This will enable achievement of our goals with available funding.

2. Preserve and enhance the city’s economic vitality by encouraging maintenance and reinvestment in residential and commercial properties. We need to make progress in redevelopment initiatives. The Cedar Grove area is a priority. I support phased redevelopment as economic conditions permit. In addition, encouraging maintenance and reinvestment is important to protect property values. We must effectively use rehabilitation programs such as those offered by the Dakota County CDA. With employee health care costs rising, property values falling, and state aid seemingly a thing of the past, how would you prioritize future city budgets in terms of cuts and rev-

enue increases? Essential services – police and fire protection, sewer and water – must be maintained.

If cuts were required, they would need to be made in temporary/ seasonal services in the areas of parks maintenance and recreation programs. This would delay, reduce, or eliminate service in these areas.

Increased user fees could prevent some cuts. I believe that fees are warranted to offset the costs of programs and services that benefit specific individuals or groups, rather than homeowners and business owners in general, and that increasing the tax levy should not be considered unless needed to maintain essential services.

providing a high level of service.

Service to the community is what I strive for, whether serving in the Civil Air Patrol or working for the Department of Revenue, and I will continue this in Eagan.

Why should people vote for you? I would like people’s vote because I

am not a suit-wearing politician. I am your average citizen who knows the status quo is not working for Eagan and I promise to hold the City Council accountable to listen and acknowledge the voices of Eagan residents.

What are the most important issues facing Eagan and how would you address them? The most important issues facing Eagan are keeping taxes low, affordable housing for families and seniors, as well as the lack of communication between

the City Council and residents. The City Council has stopped listening to what the residents have to say, and I promise to hold town hall meetings around the city in locations that are more convenient for citizens to voice their concerns. I will work within the current budget to keep essential services residents have grown to expect while keeping property taxes down. Finally, I will work to ensure that there is affordable housing for new families, current families, as well as our

seniors who contribute so much to our community. New ideas are what are needed now more than ever and I will bring a new face and a new commitment to the needs of the community.

With employee health care costs rising, property values falling, and state aid seemingly a thing of the past, how would you prioritize future city budgets in terms of cuts and revenue increases? If elected to City Council the safety and other essential services our community

relies on will never be up for consideration. Projects may need to be put on hold but like my family does, Eagan needs to live within its means. This means not raising taxes but working with what we have to improve our community to make it the best it can be. Citizens are struggling and I will not do anything that would hurt our families, especially in this economy. I would not propose any revenue increases and would limit cuts to nonessential items.

training and years of interaction with the public as a Marine and Eagan police officer have taught Name: Bill White me how to organize, problem Age: 57 solve, plan, teach, and most of all Address: 884 Curry Trail, Eagan what it takes to be a good leader.

Occupation: Retired Eagan police Why should people vote for you? officer I have a vested interest in Eagan Family: Married 30 years; five and its future. I’ve lived here for children; seven grandchildren 30 years, worked as an Eagan poQualifications: My experience, lice officer for over 31 years and

raised my children here. I saw the city grow from 7,000 to over 68,000 people today. I feel very fortunate to have been part of that growth by serving and protecting its citizens. I want to help keep Eagan a great place to live for current and future generations.

What are the most important issues facing Eagan and how would you address them? In this cur-

rent financial climate, government must spend the citizens’ tax money wisely. This means all city departments must find ways to cut unnecessary spending. A leaner government does not mean a less efficient one.

With employee health care costs rising, property values falling, and state aid seemingly a thing of the past, how would you prioritize fu-

ture city budgets in terms of cuts and revenue increases? Government must find creative ways to become lean but still efficient. As a start, to avoid layoffs, higher taxes and to save money, I would suggest eliminating seasonal help, implementing a temporary hiring freeze, and suspending new spending unless it is absolutely necessary for the city’s operation.

Additionally, we could reduce city mailings, keep vehicles/equipment longer and review opportunities to privatize certain city-responsible services. By privatizing certain city services, it will reduce the size of government and increase privatesector jobs in Eagan at a lower cost to the city.

Paul Bakken (incumbent) Name: Paul Bakken Age: 40 Address: 697 Oxford Road, Eagan Occupation: Attorney Family: Spouse, Alison; three children Qualifications: Eagan City Council member. Past experience includes: member, Eagan Advisory Planning Commission; officer, Minnesota Army National Guard; board member and past president, Legal Assistance of Dakota County;

Gary Hansen (incumbent) Name: Gary Hansen Age: 58 Address: 1486 Thomas Lane, Eagan Occupation: Risk management officer, AgriBank, St. Paul Family: Wife, Kathy; son, Tim and daughter-in-law, AnnMarie, Eagan; daughter Andrea, Burnsville; daughter Kelly, Minneapolis Qualifications: Prior to my election to the council, I served six years on the Eagan Planning Commission, including three years as chair. I also served eight years on the Dakota

John Weiser Name: John Weiser Age: 26 Address: 4110 Rahn Road, Unit 202, Eagan Occupation: Revenue tax specialist at the Minnesota Department of Revenue Family: Wife, Sara Qualifications: I have served two years on my condominium association and have kept dues down while

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I have both the local (through work on the Met Council) and global perspecName: Joey Browner tives. In a rapAge: 50 idly changing Address: 2017 Pin Oak Drive, Eaworld both are gan necessary.

Occupation: Outreach coordinator, Why should people vote for you?

Metropolitan Council Because of my qualifications I can Family: Single father of a 12-year- bring experience and a new perspecold daughter tive to the position of mayor. My Qualifications: I graduated from the education specializes in public adUniversity of Southern California ministration with an emphasis on with a major in public administra- urban and regional planning. My tion specializing in urban and re- work with veterans groups, special

needs populations, and ethnically diverse people enables me to see issues from several perspectives.

Globally I have traveled to Japan, China, France, Australia and Germany as ambassador for the NFL, the Morale Welfare and Recreational of the Armed Services and private veteran organizations. Nationally I have traveled to Walter Reed Hospital, Camp Pendleton, Fort Sam Houston and Cherry Point to benefit veterans. I represented the NFL at the Special Olympics in the Twin Cities and Omaha, Neb. I coordinated the first Indigenous Games in the United States. Locally, through my work with the Met-

ropolitan Council I am aware of issues facing cities in the metro area.

What are the most important issues facing Eagan and how would you address them? Maintaining jobs in Eagan while creating new jobs.

With the change from Northwest Airlines to Delta and the changes in health care and their effect on Blue Cross/Blue Shield we need to protect jobs currently located in Eagan. In addition to maintaining current businesses, we need to attract new businesses. As with many first-ring suburbs, we are dealing with an aging population as well as first-time homeowners and young families. As a city we need to learn

how to accommodate the needs of both groups. In the Star Tribune on Sept. 27, 2008, Council Member Meg Tilley stated about the council, “There’s no one of color, but we have age diversity, men and women, religious diversity.� We need to encompass and represent all of Eagan, not just those we choose to. I believe very strongly that a city is made up as much by its differences as its commonalities.

With employee health care costs rising, property values falling, and state aid seemingly a thing of the past, how would you prioritize future city budgets in terms of cuts and revenue increases? I would cut health care

for the mayor and City Council as these positions are part time. Instead of cutting parks as has been suggested, I would like to get the IT budget in line with comparable cities: Eagan: $1,265,100; Burnsville: $611,758; Lakeville: $454,341; and Woodbury: $679,434.

With today’s economy, many families can’t afford to go to sporting events. I would keep parks open so families are able to play sports themselves. I would put an emphasis on police/fire and first response as these are the most important services to the residents of Eagan.

business (communication and strategic consulting) and is a member of the Dakota County Name: Mike Maguire Regional ChamAge: 43 ber of ComAddress: 1331 St. Andrew Blvd., merce.

Eagan Family: Mike Occupation: A media relations and and his wife, Janelle, married and communication professional, Mike settled in Eagan 15 years ago. Their owns and operates his own small son Ian, 8, attends Thomas Lake

Elementary School.

Qualifications: Served on the Eagan City Council since 2003, elected mayor in 2006. Serves on the City Council’s Finance Committee; as a member of the Twin Cities Regional Council of Mayors; chair, Municipal Legislative Commission; president, Association of Metropolitan Cities; board member, League of Minnesota Cities.

Why should people vote for you? It’s been an honor and a privilege to

serve our community for the last eight years on the City Council and as mayor. In those years of experience I’ve demonstrated the kind of leadership and vision necessary to make tough decisions while preserving the quality services and vibrant community life that make Eagan a city of choice for businesses and an attractive place to live, work and play. As mayor I’ve brought a professional, nonpolitical approach to building consensus on the City

Council and in the community. I’m proud of the work my council colleagues and I have done taking on and resolving often longstanding community issues. That approach, our council’s teamwork, will help Eagan face the challenges ahead.

I ask for your support in that mission.

What are the most important issues facing Eagan and how would you address them? 1. Preserving vital services at a low-tax price. Heightened

fiscal pressures will require continual reform to our spending and service approaches. I’ll continue leading the discussion in City Hall and within our community about the choices we face and their practical consequences on our priorities (see more below).

2. Adapting to emerging community needs. As Eagan matures we grow more diverse. Longtime residents seek more flexible transporta-

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District 196 is facing nearly $24 million in budget cuts and adjustments for 2011-2012.

The $15.6 million operating levy seeks to stave off cutting as much as possible, but it cannot outright prevent cuts, according to the district.

Should the state cut funding to the district by 7.5 per-

cent ($16 million), with levy support from district residents, the gap would hit $8 million.

Without the levy, the district would need to make almost $24 million in budget adjustments. In either of these cases,

the fund balance would see a $9.1 million depletion. Where the cuts would be made is not determined yet.

Regardless of the above situations, Finance Director Jeff Solomon said the district

would have to make $14.5 million in additional budget adjustments for the 2012-13 school year and use an additional $4.2 million in fund balance.

The cost per year, per

household for the tax increase would average about $280, according to district estimates based on an average home value of $250,000.

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ministration from North Dakota State. I am a former volunteer in the schools and was a substitute teacher.

Name: Peter Beckel Would you be willing to support furAge: 50 ther attendance incentives (like the Occupation: Salesman Rahn Elementary incentive)? Please Address: Burnsville Family: I have two children in the explain why or why not. We need to be competitive in every school. district.

Qualifications: I have a bachelor We need to give parents a reason of science degree in business ad- to send their kids to one of our

schools instead of a private school or teaching them at home. Right now, many more parents would choose either of the two, if it were affordable to them.

The district has not had to make cuts in 2010-2011, but the state’s precarious funding situation suggests that 2011-2012 will not be as lucky. What are your budget priorities in regard to cuts? In other

words, what would you cut and what is off-limits? Why? We have been overspending for many years.

Throwing money at the problem does not accomplish anything.

I think everything needs to be cut by 10 to 20 percent. That way everyone shares in the pain. Teachers and unions do not like to hear this, but this is the reality.

A few years ago I had a con-

versation with a union official. He told me, “Once the students start paying dues, I will represent them.

But now, I represent the teachers and will do what is best for them.”

We need to do what is best for the students. They are the customers.

Assess the magnet schools approach the district is taking. Would you support growing the program?

And why? If we are drawing in more students from other districts, great. Again, we must be competitive. Competition is good for society, good for business and good for sports, so why not good for schools? We need to let parents make choices for themselves and their children.

Qualifications: I have been on the District 191 school board for nine years as a board chairName: Dan Luth person, vice Age: 51 chairperson, Occupation: Director of solutions treasurer and analysis at UHG OptumHealth secretary. I am Collaborative Care on the Agenda, Negotiations and Address: Savage Policy committees.

Family: Donita (wife), David (son) Other community and volunand Devan (daughter). teer involvement includes five years

on the board of directors for TIES, an education technology consortium of 40 school districts. I am also involved with the Rosemount United Methodist Church and the Second Stage Theatre Company.

Would you be willing to support further attendance incentives (like the Rahn Elementary incentive)? Please explain why or why not. We are in the first year of this innovative approach to balancing enrollment and students of color.

Assuming outcomes are favor-

able, I would be willing to support expansion of attendance incentives at Rahn and at other school sites.

The district has not had to make cuts in 2010-2011, but the state’s precarious funding situation suggests that 2011-2012 will not be as lucky. What are your budget priorities in regard to cuts? In other words, what would you cut and what is off-limits? Why? My focus would be on reducing costs outside the classroom as much as possible, including administrative, non-faculty

staff and co-curricular/extra-curricular activities.

If classroom costs must be reduced, I would look to preserve class sizes at the elementary level and core classes (math, English, science and social studies) at the secondary level.

Assess the magnet schools approach the district is taking. Would you support growing the program? And why? Based on the success of the first year of the gifted and talented and science, technology, engineer-

ing and mathematics (STEM) magnet programs at the elementary level, we have extended both programs into the junior high level.

The Envision Academy (performing arts), which was extended from 9-11 into 9-12 grades though enrollment, is not meeting expectations.

Long-term sustainability of the existing programs will need to be the primary priority with hopedfor expansion of magnet programs a longer-term proposition.

and a director of community education license. I have served on the District 191 School Board since 2000.

Currently, I am a member of the Dakota Scott Workforce Investment Board and previously I was a member of the Burnsville Rotary and on the executive committee of the Burnsville YMCA. I was an active volunteer at Sky Oaks Elementary, chaired the first Sky Oaks Site Council and served as a parent volunteer on District

191’s Strategic Plan in 1991.

Would you be willing to support further attendance incentives (like the Rahn Elementary incentive)? Please explain why or why not. I think attendance incentives are a good way to better utilize the district’s buildings and offer families choices that best meet their children’s needs.

For example, the Rahn School program offered free or subsidized allday kindergarten to students in 11 Sky Oaks neighborhoods to reduce the concentration of low-income students and better utilize both schools.

In addition to these benefits, students were offered a proven instructional program with funds

that would have been used for transportation instead. I believe we can offer more choices to students while also reducing the concentration of low-income students in certain schools.

The district has not had to make cuts in 2010-2011, but the state’s precarious funding situation suggests that 2011-2012 will not be as lucky. What are your budget priorities in regard to cuts? In other words, what would you cut and what is off-limits? Why? In my 10 years on the board, I’ve had to make a number of budget cuts. They’re all painful and require a great amount of dialogue with the community.

While there are never any easy cuts,

I’ve always made decisions that protected the classroom.

My priorities are to: (1) Search for ways to save money, such as energy conservation, partnering with Community Ed or booster groups and saving on insurance costs; (2) Protect the classroom, class size and resources that are focused on increasing student achievement; and (3) fund programs that individualize a student’s experience such as magnet programs or focus areas.

Assess the magnet schools approach the district is taking. Would you support growing the program? And why? The magnet programs, which I support, have proven to be a valu-

able way to offer new opportunities and choices to students and bring new students to the district.

I would like to grow the program if it is financially feasible to do so. We should offer the STEM, performing arts and gifted and talented programs in the western, central and eastern areas of the district so that students can take advantage of these opportunities regardless of where they live.

We should also offer similar magnet programs at the secondary level so that students can continue in their area of interest.

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Gail Morrison (incumbent) Name: Gail Morrison Age: 52 Occupation: Executive director of the Inver Hills Community College Foundation Address: Burnsville Family: All three of my children attended District 191 from kindergarten through high school graduation.

Qualifications: I have a master’s degree in public affairs from the Humphrey Institute, a specialists degree in education administration

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Jim Schmid Name: Jim Schmid Age: No response Occupation: Director of solutions analysis at UHG OptumHealth Collaborative Care Address: Burnsville Family: Susan (wife) and five children, all attending Burnsville schools.

Our two sons are at Burnsville High School, our twin daughters are at Metcalf Junior High and our youngest daughter is at Sioux Trail Elementary.

Qualifications: I have lived in Burns-

Paula Teiken Name: Paula Teiken Age: 42 Occupation: Stay-at-home mom Address: Burnsville Family: Husband, Chris; children, Ben, 8, attends Sky Oaks, and Kayla, 6, attends Harriet Bishop.

Qualifications: I have a bachelor of science as a paralegal, MSU Moorhead, 1990. 2010 Partners in Policymaking graduate.

I have a 15-year career as a paralegal. Currently, I am a stay-

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ville since 1991, but also grew up in Burnsville and graduated from Burnsville High School in 1985. I attended the University of Minnesota and received my undergraduate degree in computer science and my M.B.A. in Finance.

Besides my professional career at Lawson Software as the director of application software development, my community involvement includes serving as the vice president and treasurer in the Burnsville Athletic Club.

Additionally, I am beginning my fourth year as the Metcalf Junior High PTO treasurer. Also, for the past two years I have been on the Personnel and Finance Committee at Mary, Mother of the Church in Burnsville.

Would you be willing to support further attendance incentives (like the Rahn Elementary incentive)? Please explain why or why not. While I believe attendance incentives have a value for certain situations, in this case, although early in the rollout, it seems like this is a Band-Aid to address the growing problem of overcrowding and significant demographic disparities within our district.

This is not only a Burnsville problem. Eden Prairie schools, faced with similar challenges, recently enacted changes to more directly deal with the issue. This issue will not go away and will need to be reviewed again this year. All options will need to be reviewed to find a realistic solution.

The district has not had to make cuts in 2010-2011, but the state’s precarious funding situation suggests that 2011-2012 will not be as lucky. What are your budget priorities in regard to cuts? In other words, what would you cut and what is off-limits? Why? The district has done a good job in anticipating and planning for rev-

enue streams over the past several years.

Going forward, I expect this will continue, but we will need to remain focused on each student’s ability to succeed. From a priority perspective we would need to maintain our class sizes, robust curriculum and extra-curricular actives, which create a well-balanced student.

We will need to take a deep, hard look at our operational and resource utilization models as they relate to achieving these goals.

Assess the magnet schools approach the district is taking. Would you support growing the program? And why?

The magnet programs show a lot of

promise for our students. They offer a nice variety of options for many students. With that said, they are in their infancy and it would be premature to begin discussions on expanding them.

However, we should continue to evaluate them and make ongoing changes to ensure they are meeting their stated objectives. Ultimately, a more definitive decision to expand or contract will need to be considered after a few more years under our belt.

In the end, my question will be are we getting the best results for our dollars spent.

at-home mom and a community volunteer, including the Dakota County IEIC, which is a state-mandated committee that develops and implements policies and procedures for children from birth to age 5.

I also am involved with the Dakota Family Support Committee, in which I am the editor of the quarterly newsletter that reached more than 1,000 parents and caregivers, and a

vendor liaison for the annual parent conference and retreat.

I also represent Sky Oaks on the ISD 191 Special Education Advisory Council.

Would you be willing to support further attendance incentives (like the Rahn Elementary incentive)? Please explain why or why not. This is a brand new incentive and is intended to even out the number of students attending each elementary school in the district. For example, enrollment at Sky Oaks Elementary is above capacity and Rahn Elementary is below. The incentive also broadens options for students and families.

If the incentive serves its purpose then I would support similar styles.

However, if it doesn’t we need to explore and revisit other options.

The district has not had to make cuts in 2010-2011, but the state’s precarious funding situation suggests that 2011-2012 will not be as lucky. What are your budget priorities in regard to cuts? In other words, what would you cut and what is off-limits? Why? I would prefer to manage and achieve with less. For example, we can use available community resources and partner with businesses and other learning institutions and organizations that can augment curriculum,

support student achievement and prepare students for post-secondary education.

Should cuts truly be necessary, I would use the collaborative insight of the board supported by input from teachers, administrators, parents and students to make an informed decision about where cuts could be made.

Assess the magnet schools approach the district is taking. Would you support growing the program? And why?

The magnet schools are a great addition to our district. The programs they offer benefit students that need or desire specialized curriculum.

They allow students to work at their

own pace and focus on areas of interest while preparing them for postsecondary education.

The program also addresses the social and emotional needs of students. I support growing the program. Going forward, students and parents will have more choices of where to get an education, and we need to offer individualized programs to stay competitive. It would be an enhancement to spread the programs out among the schools.

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3. Strengthening community increases? The city has already felt volunteerism and civic engagement. today’s economic pressures and Eagan’s truest strength is its citizens’ responded. We’ve sought fiscal connection to one another and our self-reliance, negotiated to contain health care costs, cut staff and re-

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duced spending. We’ve frozen wages across the board and will hold tight in upcoming labor contract negotiations. We’ve done this while maintaining the high-quality service citizens and taxpayers expect. Future reductions will again start with staffing and labor cost reductions, our biggest cost-driver, followed by the service cuts and reforms they make necessary. I remain committed to considering revenue increases only when the quality of vital services, critical infrastructure or Eagan’s fiscal stability, are at stake.

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Tim Blakely (incumbent) Name: Tim Blakely Age: 47 Occupation: First Judicial District judge, state of Minnesota Address: Dakota County, P.O. Box 211468, Eagan Family: Married, children Qualifications: Dakota County resident for over 20 years. Retired from 21 years combined active and reserve Navy service as an enlisted man, cryptology officer and intelligence officer. For 21 years I honored the oath to support and defend our Constitution; I routinely exercised impartial authority.

Now I deal daily with sworn testimony, trial evidence and constant demands for impartial, effective justice. To uphold this necessary level of impartiality, I have made my official position public since the year 2000 that I decline to seek or accept endorsements. In 2005, awarded the Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal for work

Larry Clark Name: Larry Clark Age: 58 Occupation: Criminal prosecutor, Dakota County Attorney’s Office Address: Red Wing, Minn.

Family: Wife, Colleen. Married 37 years. Three adult daughters.

Qualifications: I have been an attorney for 30 years. For the first eight and one-half years, I was in private practice in a small law firm. My practice ran the gamut from general civil litigation and family law, to probate, real estate and criminal defense. For the past 21 years, I have served as a criminal prosecutor, handling major felony offenses such as homicide and child sexual assault. I have briefed and argued many cases before the Minnesota Court of Appeals and the Minnesota Supreme Court. I have lived in Red Wing for 25 years and have been very active in my community.

I recently completed two terms on the Red Wing Human Rights Commission, and served as president of the statewide League of Minnesota Human Rights Commissions.

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Why are you running for office and why should people vote for you? I have always felt honored to serve as judge. I am responsible for a weighted average of more than 5,300 cases annually. Our chief judges have assigned me to frequently handle serious felony cases, sexually dangerous person commitments, traffic, family and civil cases in Dakota County over the past 11 years. I believe that I have developed real skills to help people resolve conflict and I move high-volume calendars very effectively. The best way I can continue to serve our community is to serve as a judge.

Do you favor changing Minnesota’s law to have judges appointed instead of elected? Why or why not? The

preference of voters must be paramount in deciding how judges are selected. Judicial accountability after selection is equally important to our community. Because judges necessarily have an interest in this issue, I believe it is best that we judges listen to the voice of our constituents and not dictate which selection process is best.

Describe one quality that you possess which makes you a good judge and explain why. People tell me frequently that I am a fair and understanding judge, and this comes from having the proper patience for this position. I am a good listener, and I have real skills to help people solve their most difficult problems.

I have appreciated this positive feedback for over 11 years as your judge. Recent efforts to politicize the judiciary present a danger to our impartial courts. For 21 years as an enlisted man and officer in the U.S. Navy and reserve, I was called upon to exercise impartial authority as a part of my regular duties. Have trust and confidence that I will continue to listen, remain fair, and reject all partisan influence as your judge.

and workshop on how local courts are responding to civil rights issues.

Why are you running for office and why should people vote for you? Because of the serious misconduct of the incumbent, resulting in suspension by the Supreme Court, I feel compelled to run. As a felony prosecutor, I have become accustomed to making decisions that literally change people’s lives. This judgeship is seated in Goodhue County.

It is my home, and I have a history of public service in that community. I have known the two other Goodhue County judges for over 25 years. I have visited with them about the needs of the judicial system in Goodhue County, and I will work with them to keep that system running efficiently and fairly.

Do you favor changing Minnesota’s law to have judges appointed instead of elected? Why or why not? As a result of recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings, I am concerned about the future of our judicial elections.

Other states have experienced high-

ly partisan and corporate-funded judicial elections. Because we have been able to avoid that fate in Minnesota, however, I am not ready to say that the voters should be disenfranchised from voting for judges.

We must be able to balance a candidate’s First Amendment rights against the need of the electorate to receive unbiased information about the candidates. Furthermore, there are inherent risks that the appointment process could become just as political as a partisan election.

Describe one quality that you possess which makes you a good judge and explain why. I have a strong reputation for being able to get along with just about anyone, whether they are a colleague or an adversary. I take pride in the fact that prosecutors and defense attorneys, as well as civil attorneys, are working toward my election. I work hard to treat everyone with dignity and respect, including the defendants whom I am prosecuting. I want everyone who appears in my courtroom to walk out feeling that they were treated with respect and received a fair hearing. Likewise, every person appearing before me will be held to the same standard of conduct and accountability.

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Dave Bellows (appointed incumbent) Name: Dave Bellows (appointed incumbent) Age: 55 Occupation: Dakota County sheriff Address: 17841 Jaguar Path, Lakeville Family: Wife, Michaeleen; adult children, Bryan, Andy and Erin; grandchildren, Ava and Aidan Qualifications: The 10 years I managed the sheriff’s $18 million budget and 200-employee operations as chief deputy I developed crucial executive

Mitch Scott Name: Mitch Scott Age: 44 Occupation: Sergeant/police officer Address:19397 Elkridge Trail, Farmington Family: Wife, Angie; son, Hunter, 11; daughter, Hailey, 5 Qualifications: I have 24 years of extensive law enforcement experience working with federal, county and city government. I have worked Customs, Immigration and Narcotics, provided security for the president of

leadership skills.

Innovation is second nature in law enforcement. We redesign operations constantly to redeploy resources ahead of innovative criminals. Eliminating redundancies resulted in successful collaborations with 11 police departments; 9-1-1 dispatch; Multi-Agency Assistance Unit (SWAT); countywide Drug Task Force; traffic safety programs. Dakota County is well served by this strong foundation of working relationships, informal and formal.

This is a crucial time when experience matters. The Sheriff’s Department

alone faces $500,000 in mandatory 2011 cuts. We will roll up sleeves and explore time-tested options that enable us to maintain or improve services without impacting public safety (see my values and endorsements at www.bellowsforsheriff.com). Over 30 years of law enforcement experience, education, and community involvements are listed in my official resume at www.co.dakota.mn.us/sheriff (19 years, Lakeville Police Department; 15 years, executive-level leadership).

Why are you running for office and why should people vote for you? My law enforcement career evolved as Dakota County evolved, and today I seek election as the most qualified candidate for sheriff. Over the past 30 years, Dakota County became

the fastest-growing county in Minnesota. Remarkably, this remains one of the safest places to live, work or visit. The sheriff is responsible to “keep and preserve the peace of the county.” Therefore, it’s necessary to keep a steady hand on what’s working well. But change is inevitable, and I am also running to quickly confront crime trends and create sheriff’s services to accomplish our mandate in an ever-changing environment.

Operating the Dakota County Jail is the primary responsibility of the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office, and housing the increasing number of inmates can be challenging. Considering the financial constraints the department operates within, how can the county more affordably and safely

manage its populations? I confront escalating county jail costs with a reputation for results. Common-sense decisions cut inmate meal costs to $1.30 per serving; in 2006, I worked on legislation to cap medical costs. Taxpayers have saved $1.2 million without compromising inmate health. This year we project savings of $60,000 obtaining inmate medications via mail order. I believe we must hold inmates accountable, relieving the burden on taxpayers. Booking fees, medical co-pays and “pay to stay” fees for convicted inmates generated revenues of over $600,000 since 2006. There’s no daytime TV; instead, inmates are encouraged to attend programs to face their personal problems.

What issues unique to the Sher-

iff’s Office most concern you, and how would you address them if elected?

My greatest concern is public safety.

That’s my No. 1 job. I never take our low crime rates for granted. One nocost strategy for keeping everyone safe involves citizens looking out for one another. The best law enforcement agency in the country is not as powerful as a neighbor paying attention when “something isn’t right” and calling police. The best free strategy for voters to accomplish public safety goals is continuity in the Sheriff’s Office. We need to keep working without disruption; rely on years of executive experience, and tested, professional collaborations for results.

The citizenry deserves nothing less.

the United States and other dignitaries, and been a jailer, patrol officer, detective and sergeant. I have worked in the largest jail in Minnesota, and understand the day-to-day operations of how both a sheriff’s office and police department operate. I have a good working relationship with the current labor unions and have been recognized for my leadership ability — something

the Sheriff’s Office is currently missing.

Why are you running for office and why should people vote for you?

I am running for the office of sheriff because I believe the current administration has failed to lead the department properly. It has had several employees either embezzle money from inmates, have affairs with inmates or steal automobiles. And most recently, the sheriff himself has violated the Federal Labor Standard Act. It is time for the sheriff to get back to the grass roots of what a sheriff once was, be more involved in the commu-

nities and assist the local police departments when possible. The sheriff also needs to work more closely with other agencies within the county.

Operating the Dakota County Jail is the primary responsibility of the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office and housing the increasing number of inmates can be challenging. Considering the financial constraints the department operates within, how can the county more affordably and safely manage it populations? The jail is a very important part of the Sheriff’s Office. I have received a copy of the current budget, and when I inquired

why it was just a general budget, the county stated it does not have a line item budget for the Sheriff’s Office.

To truly see what you are spending and where it is going, you must break it down completely to ensure you are not wasting the taxpayer’s money.

You need to maintain the required staffing levels of your employees in the jail. This is currently not being done and has placed the employees at risk.

What issues unique to the Sheriff’s Office most concern you, and how would you address them if elected?

I believe the Sheriff’s Office is cur-

rently lacking leadership. The morale is extremely low and they are facing several issues with regard to payroll.

The current administration has failed to pay its jail booking clerks overtime for three years. It has also failed to pay the deputies who have worked at the Republican National Convention, which is now over two years ago.

It is apparent the current administration does not know how to properly manage personnel, and this will be my top priority. I must fix the damaged relationships between administration and employees.

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Nancy Schouweiler (incumbent) Name: Nancy Schouweiler, incumbent Age: 53 Occupation: Dakota County commissioner Address: 4000 90th St. E., Inver Grove Heights Family: Married to Greg Schouweiler 33 years; daughter, Emily Peterson, married to Ryan, with two children, Nolan, 4 and Gracyn, 7

6, and Cody, 4.

List any experiences, associations, qualifications and background that you believe make you the best choice for this office.

I’m serving my fifth term as an Inver Grove Heights City Council member, which adds up to 18 years on the City Council. I have also served as a Dakota County planning commissioner, a former Home & School president, a 25-year member of the Chamber of Commerce, a Lions Club member, an NRA member, a Knights

of Columbus member and a former Aquatennial chair. I have served as a Cubmaster, a co-founder of the IGH Arts and Music Council, a founding executive board member of Progress Plus, and as co-founder and chair of the IGH “Holiday on Main Street” family event now in its 14th year. I am a visible and active member of our city. I have worked with city budgets, worked with educational budgets, hired employees, done contracts and made out payrolls, and unlike our federal and state governments, I have balanced every budget. I am a people person with a good sense of humor!

Why are you running for this position, and why should people vote for you?

As an 18-year City Council member,

I am up for the job! I have watched government grow at all levels and we cannot continue this trend. When a large minority of people feel the government can provide for their every need we are lost as a prosperous, independent people. If elected, I will fight to reverse this trend. We need to stop overregulating business and people’s lives. Some elected and government employees have the philosophy that they know what is best for us. This is just an example of what I call the nanny mind-set that I totally oppose.

3) What are the top two issues, other than the budget, facing Dakota County? Briefly describe how you would address them if elected.

I feel county government is totally under the radar and would work to change this. I would be much more visible by reporting the to the city councils. Way too much time is spent in travel by some staff and commissioners for conventions and seminars. Trips were to places like Las Vegas and Washington and included flights, meals, hotels and expenses.

The job is here. If you need to lobby or get information, call, video conference, e-mail, send correspondence, but let’s not pretend we have money for these activities. In the 18 years on the council my total expenses have amounted to $387.

4) Local governments are affected by the economic climate and state budget

deficit. What steps do you think the county can take to manage the budget in these tough economic times?

I would eliminate all Local Government Aid from the budget. LGA is nothing more than government welfare. Let us also be honest about the county PR campaign of the lowest property tax in the state. The county gets its money from the federal government, state government sales tax, transportation tax, license tab fees. We may have the lowest county property tax in the state, but we are one of the highest-taxed counties in the state overall. I would not have voted for the county sales tax, and given a chance to opt out, I would vote to do so.

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List any experiences, associations, qualifications and background that you believe make you the best choice for this office.

I have a master’s degree in public administration and have served 11 and a half years on the County Board, making me the most qualified candidate. During my tenure on the board, I was the first woman elected to serve as board chair in 2004, and served that position again in 2008. I have served as chair of the Community

Services Committee of the Whole six times, and as the legislative lead four times. I currently chair the Administration, Policy and Finance Committee of the Whole. I was the president of the Association of Minnesota Counties in 2006, and currently chair its Public Safety Policy Committee. I have served as vice chair of the Justice and Public Safety Policy Committee of the National Association of Counties for three years. Prior to being a county commissioner, I served 10 years on the ISD 199 Board of Education, totaling over 21 years of elected service.

Why are you running for this position, and why should people vote for you?

County government serves people from birth to death; it has the great-

est impact on people’s everyday lives and it covers a wide variety of issues, making it both challenging and rewarding. People should vote for me because I have proven I can get the job done efficiently and effectively.

Dakota County has the lowest property tax rate in the state, and the fewest full-time employees per capita of all metro counties. Also the county has received a AAA bond rating from both Moody’s and Standard and Poor’s. With more than 3,000 counties nationally, only 88 have achieved this rating.

3) What are the top two issues, other than the budget, facing Dakota County? Briefly describe how you would address them if elected.

We need improved transit options

in northern Dakota County. The Robert Street corridor needs to enter the next stage of development and I would like to establish a park and ride for Inver Grove Heights that will assist in establishing ridership for the corridor. I also want to see the Mississippi River Regional Trail constructed through Inver Grove Heights. I have been working on this since 1999. Working with the city of IGH for a trailhead/restroom building to coordinate with the river trail and the pier from the old swing bridge is another priority for my commissioner district.

4) Local governments are affected by the economic climate and state budget deficit. What steps do you think the county can take to manage the budget

in these tough economic times?

Collaborating and partnering with other units of government to deliver common services needs to be explored, as we did with the Dakota Communications Center. Re-examination of priorities in determining where we can make cuts and trimming discretionary services should be done. Since the allocation of county Program Aid from the state has become unreliable, continuing the practice of shifting that allocation to our capital budget where projects can be put on hold until all the money is available, and using the money we would normally take from the general fund and put toward capital projects, is another budget management option.

Senate District 38

Ted Daley (Republican) Name: Ted Daley Age: 44 Address: 1662 Oakbrooke Circle, Eagan Occupation: Certified public accountant Family: Married with four children Qualifications: Certified public accountant; M.B.A., University of St. Thomas; certified fraud examiner; West Point graduate; Iraq War and Gulf War veteran; senior economic advisor, Provincial Reconstruction Team in Iraq; Lieutenant colonel,

Jim Carlson (DFL, incumbent) Name: Jim Carlson Age: 63 Address: 1247 Carlson Lake Lane, Eagan Occupation: State senator, retired engineer Family: Wife, Gayle, German teacher at Eagan High School; daughter, Lindsay, attorney in Los Angeles;

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Army Reserve; Eagan Planning Commission; member, St. John Neumann Church; EAA soccer coach; C u b m a s t e r, Deerwood Elementary Why are you the best candidate for this office? The biggest issues are jobs, spending, health care and education.

I am uniquely qualified to address these issues. As a CPA, with executive level business experience and economic development experience, I understand that our economy does not need more taxes and regulation. We need to create a business climate that

encourages job growth here recognizing that we are competing with other states and internationally for business growth. My CPA experience will also help solve the massive $6 billion deficit left by the current Legislature for the next legislature to solve. I will fight for fair funding for suburban schools and increased accountability. On health care, we need to foster more competition and transparency on cost and quality. The incumbent is an author of a bill that will take away your choice of health plan and eliminate thousands of jobs in this district at Blue Cross, Delta Dental and other businesses.

Minnesota faces a budget deficit in 2012-13 estimated at $5.8 billion. How do you propose to balance the budget?

What increases in taxes or other revenue, if any, do you support? First, we need to stop the irresponsible spending that has exacerbated our budget problem over the last four years. The incumbent has repeatedly voted to expand spending programs. He is making promises he can’t keep with money that we don’t have. Next, we need to make some tough choices. I think we need to reign in our rapidly growing welfare budget or it will imperil our education budget. A recent report showed that if we consolidate the state’s information technology and work with private-sector vendors, we could save in the hundreds of millions and improve quality of services.

What are your budget priorities? In

the event of cuts, which programs and services would you protect first? Which would you cut first?

My priorities would be to protect our E-12 education budget, programs for the disabled and frail elderly, and public safety as primary responsibilities of government. We cannot afford the expansions of our welfare and health care programs that have been made over the last four years.

We need to reign in out-of-control bonding projects that have become more laden with pork barrel projects in recent years. Innovations like Rep. Steve Gottwalt’s Healthy Minnesota program could save $110 million by letting public health plan enrollees choose private plans. The idea could be expanded to achieve additional

savings.

What are other key issues facing Minnesota, and what actions do you propose? We need a focused effort on making the business climate more friendly and competitive. By improving our business climate will we get job growth. We need to pass real health care reform at the state level that will address some of the problems consumers face, like portability of coverage after job loss, and enhancing price and quality transparency so that consumers can shop for the best care at a reasonable price. We need to implement education reforms like alternative teacher licensing so that midcareer professionals can enter the field and share their real-world experience with our kids.

son, Dave, software engineer, Thomson Reuters Qualifications: Lifetime Eagan resident with a background of hard work and community ethics; mechanical engineer with a record of success in two Fortune 500 companies; committed supporter of E-12 and post-secondary education; experienced with the legislative process as a one-term senator; vice-chair

of the Senate transportation finance and policy committees Why are you the best candidate for this office? The Minnesota Legislature thrives on a membership that reflects the diversity and cross section of Minnesotans. I am a 60-plus-year resident of my community and have participated in developing Eagan from a farm community to a thriving suburb. I spent 30 years in the private sector, working as an engineer for 3M and Ecolab, where I was responsible for building relationships, analyzing facts and finding workable solutions to complex problems. I have extensive

experience in technologies, fact research and education issue-support.

Experiences in my first term highlighted the desperate need for more technical people in policy-making.

Policy-makers need to have reliable information or background in areas of nuclear energy, environmental protection, chemistry, structural engineering, intellectual property and many other technical areas in order to make informed decisions. As the only engineer in the Senate, I have been a “go-to” clearinghouse for many of these technical issues and questions.

Minnesota faces a budget deficit in 2012-13 estimated at $5.8 billion. How do you propose to balance the budget?

What increases in taxes or other revenue, if any, do you support? The intolerable deficit and structural imbalance must be faced. Every reserve has been drained, every budget obligation has been deferred and state institutions have been issued I.O.U.s. There are no more gimmicks available and more divestiture is not an option. The new governor and legislature MUST work together to address this problem. Every option must be on the table. Prior leaders such as governors,

experts and business leaders must be tapped for their knowledge and buyin. No ideas can be excluded and no more games should be played with the future of the state.

What are your budget priorities? In the event of cuts, which programs and services would you protect first? Which would you cut first? The future prosperity of Minnesota is soundly based on the education of the next work force. Historically Minnesota has invested in education, in the physical infrastructure to support growing businesses, and has implemented

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Diane Anderson (Republican) Name: Diane Anderson Address: 4295 Eagle Crest Drive, Eagan Age: 50 Occupation: Small-business owner Family: Married, two children Qualifications: Volunteer citizen advocate for over 21 years with Cooperative Parenting Coalition; B.S. degree in housing, University of Minnesota; small-business owner; previous experience as a Supreme

Sandra Masin (DFL, incumbent) Name: Sandra Masin Address: 1795 Carnelian Lane, Eagan Occupation: Independent financial services representative Family: Three children: Rob, Laura, Randy Qualifications: I earned a B.A. in government from Valparaiso University, run a small business as an

Court task force member and Department of Human Services task force member.

Why are you the best candidate for this office? I am concerned about the direction our state and country is going. As your state legislator, my primary goal will be to promote private-sector job growth and reduce government regulations.

I believe that my positions best represent the positions of the people of this district. As a fiscal conservative, I will always keep in mind the costs of state policies to Minnesota families. I will advocate for fiscal

accountability by holding the line on taxes and prioritizing spending.

I will work on policies that will help improve our educational system. I support policies that will promote job creation, business retention, fiscal responsibility and other longterm initiatives that are aligned with those of the business organizations. I am endorsed by organizations that represent job creators: Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Leadership Fund, Dakota County Regional Chamber Leadership Fund, National Federation of Independent Business, and the Burnsville Chamber Political Action Committee.

Minnesota faces a budget deficit in 2012-13 estimated at $5.8 billion. How do you propose to bal-

ance the budget? What increases in taxes or other revenue, if any, do you support? The ever-increasing state budget is putting a huge strain on the taxpayer and leaving our children with a legacy of unsustainable programs. I support reducing government spending. The Health and Human Services budget is growing at an unsustainable rate and threatens other areas of the budget like education. We need to eliminate welfare fraud and focus program resources on those most in need, including the elderly and disabled.

We should remove duplication of services across state agencies. In these bad economic times, we should not increase taxes. I plan to balance the state budget without raising taxes.

What are your budget priorities?

In the event of cuts, which programs and services would you protect first?

Which would you cut first? Families and businesses are spending less and so should government. The state budget has increased substantially in the last four years. My top priority is to protect the K-12 education budget. We should adopt the proposed Healthy Minnesota plan proposed last session. That plan would allow state health plan enrollees to purchase private-sector coverage.

The pilot program would save the state over $100 million. We should also look at eliminating many small special interest programs that do not serve a wide population and are expensive for the state to administer.

We should look at ways to eliminate

government waste.

What are other key issues facing Minnesota, and what actions do you propose? I will focus on creating policies that encourage job growth and restrain government spending. We need state tax policies that encourage job creation and economic growth. I will oppose wasteful spending and costly regulations that hurt businesses and drive jobs out of state. I will limit the growth of government and advocate fiscal responsibility by prioritizing spending. The best way to help the economy is to hold the line on taxes. Families are struggling with unemployment and higher costs for everything they buy.

We must ensure that government policies donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t add to our cost of living.

independent financial services representative and have lived in our community for over 30 years. I served on the Eagan City Council, the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority, and the ISD 191 Community Education Advisory Committee.

Why are you the best candidate for this office? Years ago I offered myself as a candidate for public office in Minnesota out of a deep sense of appreciation of the is-

sues important to the people of my community and my state. As a Minnesota state representative, I have gained the greatest respect for the people in our community and truly enjoy serving their diverse interests at the Capitol. It is a great honor to help make policies to improve the quality of life for those who call Eagan and Burnsville their home. Every day at the state Legislature is an opportunity to draw from my experiences as a public servant and businesswoman to address the growing broad base of interests in our community.

Minnesota faces a budget deficit in 2012-13 estimated at $5.8 billion.

How do you propose to balance the budget? What increases in taxes or other revenue, if any, do you support? We are facing multibilliondollar deficits over the next few years. I support a balanced approach to solve our massive budget problem. This approach must be one that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t raise taxes on hard-working Minnesota families, eliminates inefficiencies and waste in government, and makes strategic cuts that donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t harm our students or elderly. Last session we passed legislation to make small businesses more competitive, create jobs, and promote economic recovery.

We must continue to pursue such

job-creating initiatives that will grow jobs and ensure our businesses are globally competitive.

What are your budget priorities?

In the event of cuts, which programs and services would you protect first?

Which would you cut first? As a legislator I will concentrate on strengthening Minnesotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future economic prosperity by restoring long-term fiscal stability to our state budget while providing smallbusiness incentives, creating jobs, securing school funding that relies less on property taxes and school referendums, and reforming health care.

What are other key issues facing

Minnesota, and what actions do you propose? As a small-business owner I understand what it takes to succeed in a tough economy and why itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so important to partner with businesses and help provide incentives for job creation in communities like Eagan and Burnsville. As a founding member of the Small Business Caucus and a member of the House Jobs Task Force, I voted for a jobs bill that will help boost employment in multiple sectors of Minnesotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economy. We must continue to pursue such jobcreating initiatives that will grow jobs and ensure our businesses are globally competitive.

people here in Eagan â&#x20AC;&#x201C; learning our communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s priorities, seeing our values in action. I have the experience needed to cut through the partisan rhetoric in St. Paul to get things done for Eagan. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m willing to listen and ready to lead. I wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t waste time with 200-year-old quotes or silly, made-up pledges. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll simply get up every day and work to make Minnesota an even better place to live.

Minnesota faces a budget deficit in 2012-13 estimated at $5.8 billion.

How do you propose to balance the

budget? What increases in taxes or other revenue, if any, do you support?

We need to take a balanced, thoughtful approach to resolving our stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget challenges. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll set responsible priorities based on what Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve learned here in Eagan and then Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll implement those priorities in St. Paul. We can and must make sure we get full value from every single tax dollar. If we focus on the goal of meeting the challenges ahead, rather than scoring political points, we can streamline, reform and make the strategic cuts

and investments needed to keep Minnesota moving forward.

What are your budget priorities? In the event of cuts, which programs and services would you protect first?

Which would you cut first? My No. 1 budget priority continues to be our local schools. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll fight against permanent cuts that would take millions of dollars out of our classrooms and shortchange our kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; future. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll also prioritize small-business growth, college affordability and the work force

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Mike Obermueller (DFL, incumbent) Name: Mike Obermueller Age: 37 Address: 3874 Danbury Trail, Eagan

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Why are you the best candidate for this office? As a parent of two kids in local schools, I know the importance of a great education from pre-school through college. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll make sure our kids have the bright future our parents gave us. I know the best stimulus plan is a good job. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll continue to work on smart state policies that empower small businesses to grow, innovate and create jobs. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve spent hundreds of hours listening to

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House District 38B

Doug Wardlow (Republican) Name: Doug Wardlow Age: 32 Address: 1338 Easter Lane, Eagan Occupation: Attorney, Parker Rosen, LLC, Minneapolis, (business, real estate, and eminent domain litigation) Family: Wife, Jenny Soo-Elizabeth Wardlow; Son, Winston Matthew Wardlow (born 9-9-10) Qualifications: Eagan-born and -raised (via Fairview Southdale Hospital); broad, private-sector experience advocating for business and property owners in state and federal courts; former internation-

al trade litigator; proficient in Mandarin Chinese; cova l e d i c t o r i a n of Eagan High School class; National Merit Scholar; earned B.A. and law degrees with honors from Georgetown University.

Why are you the best candidate for this office? Raised in Eagan from birth, I am deeply committed to our community. My private-sector experience gives me a firm foundation to represent Eagan’s vibrant people and their diverse interests.

As an attorney, I represent businesses and property owners in disputes ranging from condemnation actions to contract law. I have practiced international trade law,

House District 40A

Will Morgan (DFL, incumbent) Name: Will Morgan Age: 43 Occupation: Physics and chemistry teacher, Burnsville High School Address: 409 Oakland Lane, Burnsville Family: Wife: Denise. Sons: Jack, Sam and Charlie Qualifications: B.A., physics, Carleton College. M.A., education, St. Mary’s University of Minne-

Pam Myhra (Republican) Name: Pam Myhra Age: 53 Occupation: Currently a candidate for Minnesota House of Representatives; educator, retired; certified public accountant, inactive Address: 13220 Elm Lane, Burnsville Family: Married 29 years to Chuck Myhra, three college-age children Qualifications: University of St. Thomas, B.A., business adminis-

Carlson/from 9B tested policies of revenue generation and balanced state budgets.

Before cutting essential services, it is essential that Minnesota seeks a greater return of federal funds that Minnesota contributes to the federal government. Early enrollment in Medicaid, matching transportation funding and fair funding of mandates must be priorities. Ser-

speak Chinese, studied Sino-U.S. and foreign relations, and worked on international construction disputes while interning in Taiwan.

My varied background helps me understand how international events and trends affect our local priorities. And, I share your priorities: To preserve Minnesota’s prosperity for future generations, we must foster private-sector job creation, stop reckless government spending, and make legislators accountable to the people they serve.

I understand that government does not create prosperity. People do. Government must take a step back and trust the people to pursue their dreams, provide for their families, and help their neighbors in need.

Minnesota faces a budget deficit in 2012-13 estimated at $5.8 billion.

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budget? What increases in taxes or other revenue, if any, do you support? Since 1990, total state spending (biennial) has increased 200 percent, from $20 billion to $60 billion. Minnesota’s population increased 20 percent over the same period. That means the state has been expanding its budget and spending our tax dollars at a rate 10 times faster than population growth. Clearly, the budget deficit is the result of irresponsible spending, not insufficient taxation. We must not increase job-killing taxes or fees, especially during a recession. Instead, we must rethink government, reduce waste, and focus on fiscal responsibility. The tax burden that Minnesotans and Minnesota job creators shoulder is far too heavy as it is.

What are your budget priorities? In the event of cuts, which programs

and services would you protect first? Which would you cut first?

I will first protect Minnesotans’ hard-earned tax dollars. I will first protect the income and property that Minnesotans use to exercise their freedoms, provide for their families, and help their neighbors.

I will first protect the resources that Minnesota job creators need to expand and create jobs. Next, I will work to reform the way government delivers services. We must prioritize government’s core functions while cutting waste and redundancy. I also support structural reforms to make sure government lives within its means. For example, I support limiting the biennial budget to the prior biennium’s tax receipts.

What are other key issues facing Minnesota, and what actions do you propose? Too many Min-

nesotans are out of work or underemployed. Meanwhile, state spending is out of control, threatening deficits for years to come.

Minnesota’s high taxes and poor business climate send jobs fleeing to other states and countries.

To restore prosperity, we must unleash Minnesotans’ entrepreneurial spirit. That means reigning in out-of-control spending, reducing job-killing taxes, rethinking burdensome regulations, and streamlining permitting and licensing. In addition, we must ensure that patients and doctors, not bureaucrats and politicians, control health care decisions.

Finally, we must improve education by rewarding excellent teachers, increasing local control, and implementing alternative teacher licensure.

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Twenty years teaching science at Burnsville High School.

Worked as coach of two sports and advisor to co-curricular activities. Current board member for Child Development and Learning Center, the pre-school program at Prince of Peace church.

Why are you the best candidate for this office? These last two years have been very difficult for families throughout Minnesota, including here in Burnsville and Savage. As a teacher, I’ve seen the struggles on the faces of my students, and

I’ve heard their stories. My experience in this community working with children of all different backgrounds gives me a unique perspective on our strengths and helps me to be the best representative I can be. Though I know Minnesota’s best days are ahead, we still have many immediate challenges before us. Experience has shown me that the solutions to these challenges will be found in the middle, not at the extremes.

Leaders who can use common sense to find common ground are what our community expects to continue to make Burnsville and Savage great places to live, work and raise a family.

Minnesota faces a budget deficit in 2012-13 estimated at $5.8 billion.

How do you propose to balance the budget? What increases in taxes or other revenue, if any, do you support? We must examine every line of the budget, every program, for new ways to deliver essential services more effectively and efficiently. We must eliminate unnecessary spending, root out waste and fraud and end programs that no longer serve their original purpose. I have always been reluctant to support new revenue, including expanding gambling, except as a last resort. These are extraordinary times which require us to consider all reasonable options.

We must make our decisions with the long-term economic vitality and quality of life of our state in mind.

What are your budget priorities? In the event of cuts, which programs and services would you protect first?

Which would you cut first? State government has four core functions: education, transportation, public safety and public health.

These must be our priorities. I believe the people of my district share my view that K-12 schools should be protected first, along with nursing homes and public safety. I would look first for cuts in areas of economic development that are no longer serving their intended purpose like ethanol subsidies and JOBZ. Eliminating inefficiencies and waste that arise from duplicative government services or functions would be a priority, as would cracking down on fraud

at all levels of government.

What are other key issues facing Minnesota, and what actions do you propose? By far the No. 1 issue I have heard from district residents at the doors this summer and fall is jobs. That must continue to be our top priority. I will continue to work in a bipartisan way to find ways to help small businesses create jobs and compete in the global marketplace through targeted tax credits and affordable health care. We must maintain our commitment to a well-educated work force. Again, the solutions to the significant challenges we face as a state will be found in the middle, not at the extremes. That’s the way Minnesota works best.

tration; CPA (inactive); former manager at international accounting firm KPMG; educator, retired; variety of community volunteer roles including teen service group coordinator, parenting class teacher, and girls club director; served on presidential campaigns; graduate of Minnesota Excellence in Public Service Series; 32-year Burnsville resident, wife and mother Why are you the best candidate for

this office? As I have gone door to door meeting the residents of Burnsville and Savage, the primary concerns have come through loud and clear – people are worried about their jobs and out-of-control state spending. With my business and management experience I understand the business community and the importance of a jobfriendly economic environment allowing businesses to start and stay in Minnesota and create jobs. I am characterized by my dedicated and effective service to others and willingness to listen. I commit to take a conservative, pro-jobs, limitedgovernment voice to the Minne-

sota Legislature.

Minnesota faces a budget deficit in 2012-13 estimated at $5.8 billion. How do you propose to balance the budget? What increases in taxes or other revenue, if any, do you support? In the next biennium state revenues are projected to increase over 7 percent to $32.9 billion; however, projected automatic spending increases are over 25 percent, taking spending to $38.7 billion and resulting in a $5.8 billion projected deficit. Minnesota does not have a revenue problem; it has a spending problem. How many Minnesota households will see a 7 percent income increase and

then increase expenditures over 25 percent? The automatic projected spending increases are unsustainable. State government needs to set responsible priorities, commit to sensible spending, and operate within its means.

What are your budget priorities? In the event of cuts, which programs and services would you protect first?

Which would you cut first? I would first protect fair funding for K-12 education, health and human services for children and seniors, public safety, and infrastructure.

To reduce expenses I would return Local Government Aid to its original intent, which was

to provide basic services to small communities. I would work to reform Health and Human Services, where overall spending is slated to increase 32% in the next biennium. Also, I would work to reduce the state government work force through attrition and early retirement.

What are other key issues facing Minnesota, and what actions do you propose? The Minnesota Legislature must stay on task and focus on balancing the budget and creating an economic environment that promotes job creation and business growth in Minnesota.

vices have been cut to the bone already, but service delivery efficiency by counties is an opportunity that shows much promise.

What are other key issues facing Minnesota, and what actions do you propose? Short-term job creation is critical to rising out of the recession without slipping back. Trades have the highest unemployment numbers in the state and construction of state assets for education, transportation and business entertainment has nev-

er been a greater bargain in terms of low bids and favorable interest rates.

A bonding bill should be a priority for the 2011 Legislature. Early enrollment in Medicaid constitutes a $7.45 return on investment. This application should be done immediately. Minnesota is behind our peer states in early childhood and pre-K education. Investment in pre-K has a payback of $8 for every dollar invested.

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What are other key issues facing Minnesota, and what actions do you propose? Our top priority is getting our economy back on track and that means getting people back to work. I’ll focus on achieving consistent economic growth in Minnesota through strategic investments in the people of our state. I’ll work to invest in our future by making sure that every Minnesota child enters kindergar-

ten ready to learn and leaves high school well positioned for college or a productive work career. I’ll support job growth by empowering small businesses to innovate, grow and create jobs. I’ll make sure we have the highly educated, well-trained work force needed to attract 21st-century jobs to Minnesota.

development programs that will ensure we have the 21st-century work force needed to attract good jobs to Minnesota. While significant reductions in spending are required and inevitable, I won’t solve current problems at the expense of smart investments in our future.

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