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Candidate Profile Published Wednesday, February 27 08:30:04 AM |
| Name: | Bob Shaffer |
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| Office: | Golden Valley City Council member | |
| Incumbent: | Yes | |
| City of residence: | Golden Valley | |
| Website: | http://bobshaffer.com | |
| Background: | Golden Valley City Council member and Mayor Pro Tem; Architect; University of Illinois, 1983; GV Planning Commission, GV Board of Zoning Appeals, NW Cable Commission; married, one son; business owner, 13 years, GV Rotary Club, Caring Youth Committee, GV resident since 1989. | |
| Endorsements: | Brad Brown; Peggy Leppik; Scott Grayson; Tammy Lee; Don and Mary Anderson; Gary Cohen; Don Keysser; Tom Zins; Marc Meirovitz; the American Institute of Architects - Minnesota. | |
| Most important issue: | In four years on the Golden Valley City Council, I have promoted a positive, proactive approach to planning for our community: Planning ahead by involving citizens and carefully listening to their needs, wants and goals. Planning ahead for successful community connections. Long-term planning that accounts for fairness, while maintaining each neighborhood?s personality. Planning ahead for life-cycle housing, allowing people to stay in GV. Carefully considering the impact of decisions on the city?s future. My architectural background and extensive involvement on the Board of Zoning Appeals and Planning Commission have given me experience with the fine balance required to make critical decisions. |