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 Already the metro is seeing a shortage of housing units. .widget-row.heading { Click here for more information about voting in Denton County. } How to run for office | 		display: block; Send a message to Michael A. Tesmer asking them to fill out the survey. $('.hideResponses').on('click', () => { Jeff Blix (NP) candidate for . 		background-color: #f4f4f4; .top_disclaimer { 	.mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h3.votebox-header-office-name { Of the 14 cities . Being surrounded by the lakes and wetlands, we need to continue to improve our footprint that we leave behind. Election Day is Saturday, May 7, with early voting April 25 through May 3. Counties | $('#candidate-connection-twitter-156504').on('click', () => { ga('send', 'event', 'surveycta', 'surveycta-click-twitter'); }); School boards. Gram Bentz (NP) candidate for ISD #787 School Board Member.  $('.pastResponses').show(); Previous experience:I worked 30-plus years in the community economic development field. 		font-size: 12px; if(document.getElementsByClassName("reference").length==0) if(document.getElementById('Footnotes')!==null) document.getElementById('Footnotes').parentNode.style.display = 'none'; What's on my ballot? 		text-align: center; 		padding-bottom: 0px; 	font-size: 1.2em; Michael A. Tesmer has not yet completed Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey. Mound is the largest city on the shores of Lake Minnetonka, with over 30 community parks and its uniquely public dock system  all of which positions Mound as a great family-friendly town.  (Community Impact Newspaper staff) Learn more about the candidates running for the Lewisville City Council Place 3 seat. 	width: 150px; U.S. President | $('.hideResponses').on('click', () => { 		margin-top: 1em; .hideResponses { display: none;} 	.mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. Previous experience that would prove helpful in position:Member of the Mound Planning Commission, former homebuilder involved with development. 	} } <>
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Wanting to see improvements with ourinfrastructure as well as making it easier for our businesses to do business and grow. 		background-color: #dac113; Candidate Forum for Mound Mayor and City Council Date: September 28, 2022 Time: 7:00 PM Location: Westonka Performing Arts Center, 5905 Sunnyfield Road E, Minnetrista MN Invited Candidates: Mayor- Kim Blievernict, Jason Holt, and Ray Salazar City Council (for 2 Seats)  Michelle Herrick, Kathy McEnaney, Sherrie Pugh, and Michael A. Tesmer } 		text-align: left !important; Federal courts | 2022City Council CandidatePacket Available at City Hall- Filing period August 2-16,2022 - Copy of Packet.  Apply today! 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Council Member (Mound) (Elect 2) Candidate Name: Party: Website: File Date: Michelle Herrick: Nonpartisan: 8/16/2022: Kathy McEnaney: Nonpartisan: 8/16/2022: Sherrie Pugh: Nonpartisan: Hourly wage starting at $18.00 per hour; no benefits. 		left: 0; 	}  .votebox { 	} 		font-weight: 200; 			width: 350px; Robbie Cox for Flower Mound Council Place 3, Brian Taylor for Flower Mound Town Council Place 3, Meet the Candidates: Flower Mound Town Council Place 1, Meet the Candidates: Highland Village Mayor, Woman shot in leg, 4-year-old grazed by bullet in Lewisville, Local suspect charged with second bank robbery, Denton man arrested for Flower Mound bank robbery. 	.outer_percentage { Your current subscription does not provide access to this content. 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U.S. President | I Streamlined and balanced our budget, stregthened our Police force with Orono PD, invested in our Fire Departments capital equipment, completed reconstruction of all city streets, improved our infrastructure, 23 lift stations and parks, completed the 2040 Comprehensive plan, implemented the Long Term Financial Plan, assissted the Westonka Soccer association indoor practice facility. 		font-weight: 200; If you are Michelle Herrick, click here to fill out Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey. We'd love to hear eyewitness 	} Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion.  		.votebox { This broad diversity of experiences affords me the ability to think comprehensively. 	background-color: #6db24f; Applications will be taken until positions are filled. 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General election for Mound City Council (2 seats) Michelle Herrick, Kathy McEnaney, Sherrie Pugh, and Michael A. Tesmer ran in the general election for Mound City Council on November 8, 2022. 	.race_header { City of Mound 2415 Wilshire Boulevard Mound, MN 55364 Phone: 952-472-0600 Fax: 952-472-0620 if(document.getElementsByClassName("reference").length==0) if(document.getElementById('Footnotes')!==null) document.getElementById('Footnotes').parentNode.style.display = 'none'; What's on my ballot? 		margin-right: 10px; I am implementing an Economic Develpoment Committee to plan and seek out businesses to locate in Mound. .survey-result {padding:10px;} Last year, Town Council reduced property tax rates to help mitigate the increases. $('#candidate-connection-email-156504').on('click', () => { ga('send', 'event', 'surveycta', 'surveycta-click-email'); }); 	} 		padding-bottom: 3px; } It is a problem facing all communities in the metro area. 

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