2024 Mound City Council Candidate Forum
Mound City Council candidate introductions
Water treatment plant funding and manganese levels
Municipal budget health and deficits
Infrastructure and downtown development
High density housing restrictions
Police service contract evaluation (Orono)
Volunteer Fire Department model
Business attraction and downtown growth
Full Document Analysis
Notable Quotes (4)
Transparency and communication are important to me and collaborating with our neighboring cities and outside agencies.
I've been in the financial industry since 1981... I'm responsible for running large budgets... I do quite a bit of analysis work.
We do need to continue to work to get that water treatment plant funded.
I feel like at some point we're getting stretch kind of thin when we're trying to run around and try to help out other cities.
People (6)
Rebecca HawthornePresidentForum host and organizer
Forum host and organizer
William JohnsonMemberLeague of Women Voters Waconia-Plymouth Area member
League of Women Voters Waconia-Plymouth Area member
Kevin CastellanoCity Council MemberIncumbent, former Planning Commission member, finance committee member
1 quote
Incumbent, former Planning Commission member, finance committee member
“The budget Health overall is my number one priority.”
Discussing municipal fiscal health and long-term financial planning.
Michelle HerrickSenior Project ManagerFinancial industry background, focus on budget analysis and municipal bonds
1 quote
Financial industry background, focus on budget analysis and municipal bonds
“I do not support high density housing or development work that benefits the developer.”
Stating position on city development goals.
Joanna KhanParks CommissionerStay-at-home mom, former English teacher, advocate for downtown infrastructure
1 quote
Stay-at-home mom, former English teacher, advocate for downtown infrastructure
“We need more businesses down there and not more housing in that area.”
Regarding development near Our Lady of the Lake.
Trey WoodsonDirector of EngineeringNew resident, focus on infrastructure and construction project oversight
New resident, focus on infrastructure and construction project oversight
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- Mound City Council Candidate Forum hosted by League of Women Voters