Mark Vanderlinde isn't afraid to run on his record
Mark Vanderlinde and the current council reinstated persons to be heard and televised citizen comments. Even when our political opposition lied about the current council, Mark listened respectfully. Mark still believes that everyone has the right to be heard in local government.
Mark Vanderlinde and Tyler Abens were the only candidates at the political forum that told residents with complaints to contact them. The other candidates told them to contact staff. Mark and Tyler believe they are advocates for residents.
Mark Vanderlinde and the current council lowered your taxes.
Net Tax Levy in 2010 was $4,456,145
Net Tax Levy in 2014 is $3,777,265
Lowered your taxes by $678,880 or over 15.2%
In 2010 Minnetrista was ranked #9th highest out of 225 cities for net tax levy. In 2012, we are #19th highest of 227
In 2010 Minnetrista was ranked #16 out of 225 for total taxes In 2012, we are #42 of 227 (According to Minnesota State Auditor)
While improving services...
Restructured the Public Works Dept. to focus on "boots on the ground"
St. Bonifacius has expressed their appreciation and satisfaction with our Public Safety department under the direction of Police Chief Paul Falls
Mark Vanderlinde addressed our deteriorating roads.
Highland Road was paved in partnership with St. Bonifacius
Road Committee was formed
Paved roads were rated
Gravel roads were treated chemically as a two-year pilot program which proved so successful that it will be continued next year paid by the city.
When Mark Vanderlinde was elected, $13,000 was spent for rock for our gravel roads. It would have taken 18 years to put two inches of gravel on the roads. Today 5 times that amount is spent on keeping up our gravel roads. This saves you, the taxpayer, money in the long run.
Paid for By Vanderlinde For Mayor
Mark Vanderlinde and the current Council spent over a year studying water treatment options.
Solicited input from multiple vendors and current water users.
Evaluated the whole city infrastructure, not just the proposed plants.
The current water treatment plant project is estimated at $16 million. The council and the water users together saved the city over $2 million plus reduced future operating costs by doing their homework.
Mark Vanderlinde understands City finances.
The city's credit rating was affirmed by Standard & Poor's as AA+ one month ago. The only negative comment was the debt load that Mark Vanderlinde and the current council inherited.
The city has healthy reserves at 60% of the budgeted general fund expenditures.
The Economic Development Authority Bonds were recently refinanced to General Obligation Bonds for a savings of $511,000 in interest costs.
Mark Vanderlinde worked for you on new development.
Voted against the 2009 Comprehensive Plan that placed high densities in Red Oak.
Successfully lobbied the Met Council to reduce the density of Red Oak from 5 units per acre to 3-3.5 units per acre.
Made sure that noise ordinances were enforced in Woodland Cove when he received complaints from residents.
Mark Vanderlinde is honest. The current council has never been under investigation and has never had a lawsuit filed against them.
Mark Vanderlinde is running a typical campaign for mayor of a small town, Minnetrista. He has largely self-funded his campaign. The "Our Minnetrista" team of Whalen, Thoele, and Mortenson has spent over $17,000 and is attempting to buy the election.
For additional information, please visit: www.Minnetrista411facts.org & www.votevanderlinde.org
