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From:no-reply@www.newbrightonmn.gov <br />To:Devin Massopust <br />Subject:City Council Vacancy Application of Interest - New Form Submission for New Brighton MN <br />Date:Thursday, April 16, 2020 7:59:40 PM <br />A new submission has been received for City Council Vacancy Application <br />of Interest at 04/16/2020 7:59 PM <br />First Name:Robert <br />Last Name:Benke <br />Email Address:bobbenke@comcast.net <br />Phone:16516312022 <br />Address:301 Wexford Heights Drive <br />City:New Brighton <br />State/Province:MN <br />Country:US <br />Zip Code:55112 <br />What is your <br />background as it <br />relates to <br />community <br />involvement <br />within New <br />Brighton?: <br />We have lived in New Brighton over 50 years. When we moved I <br />traansfered from Roseville Jayceees. I later served on the Citizen's Study, <br />Served 8 years as Councilmember and 14 years as Mayor. After leaving <br />office I have served on either the Community Development or Public <br />Safety Commmissions. While in office I reperesented the City on the <br />LMC Board and as it's president along with many other city related <br />organizations. I have worked with our neighboring city officials and our <br />elected County, State and federal officials. I am currrently also a member <br />of the North Metro Chanber of Commerce & member of their Public <br />Policy Commitee. I am also a member of the Eagles Club, serve on the <br />ACR Board of Directors and a non voting member of the Stockyard Days <br />Board. We are active members of Christ the King Lutheran Church and a <br />member of the Sanctuary Choir. <br />Why are you <br />interested in <br />serving on the <br />City Council?: <br />Given the many challenges facing our World, State, Nation & the <br />anticipated fallout impacts on our citizens and City, we have some <br />difficult decisions near term. I believe that the Council needs to have an <br />"All Hands on Deck" strategy and 5 experienced decision makers. I am <br />willing to help fill that need and do not plan to run in the next election. <br />What are your <br />top 3-5 policy <br />priorities for the <br />City?: <br />1) Maintaining open and honest communications with residents & <br />businesses. 2) <br />What are your <br />goals as a <br />Councilmember <br />for the remainder <br />of 2020?: <br />1) Dealing with financial impacts of the Corona-19 fall out, including <br />possible state revenue cuts. 2) Maintaining high level of services despite <br />financail and social turmoil. 3 Work together with Mayor, Council & <br />staff to provide the best services we can given circumstances that may <br />likely be beyond our control. <br />The Council <br />enjoys great