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Candidate Profile Published Wednesday, February 27 08:30:08 AM |
| Name: | Steve Michael Menth |
Other candidates in this race: |
| Office: | Osseo City Council member | |
| Incumbent: | No | |
| City of residence: | Osseo | |
| Age: | 50 | |
| Background: | I?ve lived most of my life in Osseo, attended Osseo High School, member of Osseo Economic Development Authority, member of Master Plan Task Force. Self-employed trucker. I?m also probably Osseo?s last farmer; I still raise and sell corn and vegetables just outside of Osseo. | |
| Endorsements: | Not seeking endorsements. | |
| Most important issue: | Osseo has seen a dramatic change in its downtown. Many businesses have closed and others are struggling to stay open. We need to have strong leadership to bring redevelopment to the city. We have historic buildings that should be protected, and vacant land that needs to be developed to help stabilize our tax base. We also need to spend our tax dollars wisely. Many of our citizens are on a fixed budget and want the best use of the taxes that they pay. We need to properly fund a strong Fire and Rescue Department, as well as supporting our Police Department. |