COTTAGE GROVE SPECIAL ELECTION, COUNCIL MEMBER AT LARGE
Roman E. Kreeger
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Justin Olsen
- Age: 49
- What qualifies you to hold this position? I was blessed to serve our community as a twice-elected City Council member in 2008 and 2012. I am a 1988 Park High graduate with two kids currently attending Park, past President of the Cottage Grove Strawberry Festival Committee, former Vice-President of the CG Economic Development Authority, and longtime volunteer coach for CGAA youth sports.
- What would your top priorities be if elected? Improving life cycle housing & transit options for all residents – sensible growth in our business sector to increase our city’s tax base and create living-wage jobs – fiscal responsibility that properly balances our city’s overall tax levy, bond rating, & infrastructure needs for the long-term prosperity of our community.
- What do you think is the primary role of government? Public Safety, Public Works & Infrastructure, Community Development and Finance/Budget Management are essential core functions of local government. It’s always been my goal to serve Cottage Grove residents fairly and honorably, to represent our city positively, and to help enact policy initiatives that support those core functions effectively.
- Website or contact: olsenforcottagegrove.com
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