MVC endorsements for Maplewood City Council

The Maplewood Voters Coalition has endorsed candidates Rossbach, Nephew, Llanas, and Dykes for Maplewood City Council. Our Voters Guide has this to say:

Incumbent Rossbach will use his in-depth knowledge of the city to guide a coherent 'green' approach to managing redevelopment and restoring a commitment to our parks and other public lands. Return his leadership to the council.

Look to John Nephew for specific proposals on improving city governance and creating an administration that works for the whole city and the whole council. His concise and analytical style are sure to make council meetings worth attending as he applies his year-long study of the city to the issues we face.

Mr. Llanas aims to represent and engage the whole city in its governance. We have come to know that when he says he will listen and consider each voice he means it. Public service to current and future residents is at the core of his agenda.

Mr. Dykes proposes to make the citizens the driving force in defining solutions to Maplewood's needs. His many years of experience in public employment offering frequent interaction with the Minneapolis City Council give him a clear understanding of the importance of process and professionalism.

We also think candidate Meehan has a bright future in municipal public service:

Mr. Meehan's long experience and in-depth knowledge make him an effective advocate for public safety and the future of the Maplewood Police Department. As he gains recognition and support in the wider community, we expect to stand behind him in future opportunities for public service.

Good luck to all!