Wayzata Mayor Candidate Fourm - Sept. 19, 2024

Thursday, September 19, 2024

Areas of Interest (5)

First competitive mayoral race in Wayzata in 25 years.
Concerns over 40% municipal budget increase over four years.
Controversy regarding the impacts of lakefront redevelopment on noise and traffic.
Debate over potential municipal cannabis dispensary as a revenue source.
Retention and recruitment challenges for police and fire personnel.

If you don't have people driving by your front door you don't have retail it's that dirt simple.
— Barry Pettit

Business GrowthAddressing retail vacancies in Wayzata.

Our city budget has ballooned in the last 4 and a half years by 40% and we just approved another 8.76% increase.
— Andy Mullen

FinanceCritique of current city financial management.

I think it's time to take a little bit of a pause take a breather digest what we have accomplished.
— Jeff Buchanan

DevelopmentStrategy for future development.

Rebecca HawthornePresident

Forum host and moderator facilitator.

Judy JohnsonDirector of Membership Services

Partner in organizing the mayoral forum.

Jackie WellsModerator

Forum moderator.

Jeff BuchananMayoral Candidate

Focuses on natural resources, solar initiatives, and budget process.

Andy MullenMayoral Candidate

Focuses on fiscal responsibility, community policing, and infrastructure.

Barry PettitMayoral Candidate

Focuses on lakefront development impacts, lean budgeting, and design standards.

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