Stop all projects with tax increases on homeowners.
Issues
Campaign priorities.
The issue list below contains various campaign priorities that reflect what Mark has heard from the community and he is committed to addressing the needs of Columbia Heights.
Spend within our budget.
Restore what has been neglected.
Details below.
Keep our developments focused on residential homes.
Work to help revitalize businesses in the community.
Encourage the development of our empty lots.
Bring back a grocery store and shopping center.
Reexamine the MNDot plan for Central Ave using community input.
Roads and infrastructure
Restore what has been neglected.
A practical approach to street maintenance, potholes, infrastructure repair, and responsible budgeting is despurtely needed.
While a lighthearted visual, we need focused city governance now and not blaming outside forces for our challenges.
Taxes and budget
Lower pressure on homeowners.
Continuing expanded tax increases on homeowners is not valid appoach to budget discipline.
Supporting business growth is central Mark's approach to city spending.