Tina Lobin
Name: Tina Lobin
Email: [email protected]
Campaign Phone: 651-485-9009
Campaign Website: None
Twitter handle: None
Facebook Page: To be made
Candidate Bio
I served one term. I’m the owner/operator of a small business in Grant. While on the council I was the fire warden and animal control contact. I manage a professional water ski show team of over 60 members. My duties include scheduling, finance, overseeing all aspects of the team and am a certified safety coordinator. I’m responsible for making final decisions in the operation of practices and shows and handle responsibilities.
What style of leadership would you bring to this position?
I believe in open communication and transparency with staff, council members, mayor and residents. It’s important to listen to each other and consider all view points in order to work together for the best interests of the residents. Our residents should be able to speak freely during public comment and receive respect.
What would be your top three priorities if elected? How might these priorities be affected by the state's projected economic outlook?
1) I will work with the council and staff to keep the city taxes as low as possible while providing necessary services to our residents. 2) Continue to maintain our 10acre density to avoid the met council’s future possible action to bring city sewer and water. 3) Implement a new road policy that’s fair and cost effective.
What do you consider the biggest challenge and conversely, the biggest opportunity in Grant?
Let public comment be public by putting it in the meeting replays and reinstate the planning commission. Update the city website. I believe this will help in having better communication.
Please characterize your perspective on the ideal collaboration between government and the business community when it comes to tackling challenges whether they be education, housing, or workforce development. Do you feel the outcomes of the 2023-2024 legislative session positively or negatively impacted that collaboration and our state's business climate?
We have a small area business district that runs alongside Hwy 36 and two school districts. My focus is on our city and its neighbors along with Washington County. Whatever happens at the state level which could affect Grant will be addressed by the council to collaborate as or if needed.
How would you characterize the business climate in Grant and what role do you think the city should have in attracting and retaining jobs and new businesses in Grant?
The city has a small business district, is home to two school districts and we have many small businesses in private homes. I do not wish to expand our business district but small businesses can be obtained through a conditional use permit or a certificate of compliance approved by the city council providing it is an allowed use.
What are your strategies to address public safety challenges in your community?
More brushing at intersections for visibility and adding safety measures such as guardrails where needed with citizen input to help make those decisions.
What ideas do you have to address housing shortages and affordability?
Grant has a 10 acre density with no multiplex housing. We strive to follow the met council plan that is currently in place to prevent city sewer and water from coming. I want to preserve Grant as a place in the country that happens to be close to the city.
How would you work to improve transportation options in your community, including improved safety for transit riders, pedestrian/bike, and drivers alike?
There is no public transit in Grant.
Cities have addressed many ongoing needs with temporary, federal COVID relief dollars, what are your plans to ensure fiscal stability as these federal, one-time funds run out?
The city needs to use any available funds wisely without overspending.
Uber/Lyft wages and proposed childcare subsidies funded by local property taxes are just a few areas where local units of government are wading into policy debates that may be best suited at the state. Please articulate the different scopes of work between state and local government (City/County). Are there specific areas of policy that the city should lead on in lieu of the state or county government?
The city of Grant is too small to be involved.
Email: [email protected]
Campaign Phone: 651-485-9009
Campaign Website: None
Twitter handle: None
Facebook Page: To be made
Candidate Bio
I served one term. I’m the owner/operator of a small business in Grant. While on the council I was the fire warden and animal control contact. I manage a professional water ski show team of over 60 members. My duties include scheduling, finance, overseeing all aspects of the team and am a certified safety coordinator. I’m responsible for making final decisions in the operation of practices and shows and handle responsibilities.
What style of leadership would you bring to this position?
I believe in open communication and transparency with staff, council members, mayor and residents. It’s important to listen to each other and consider all view points in order to work together for the best interests of the residents. Our residents should be able to speak freely during public comment and receive respect.
What would be your top three priorities if elected? How might these priorities be affected by the state's projected economic outlook?
1) I will work with the council and staff to keep the city taxes as low as possible while providing necessary services to our residents. 2) Continue to maintain our 10acre density to avoid the met council’s future possible action to bring city sewer and water. 3) Implement a new road policy that’s fair and cost effective.
What do you consider the biggest challenge and conversely, the biggest opportunity in Grant?
Let public comment be public by putting it in the meeting replays and reinstate the planning commission. Update the city website. I believe this will help in having better communication.
Please characterize your perspective on the ideal collaboration between government and the business community when it comes to tackling challenges whether they be education, housing, or workforce development. Do you feel the outcomes of the 2023-2024 legislative session positively or negatively impacted that collaboration and our state's business climate?
We have a small area business district that runs alongside Hwy 36 and two school districts. My focus is on our city and its neighbors along with Washington County. Whatever happens at the state level which could affect Grant will be addressed by the council to collaborate as or if needed.
How would you characterize the business climate in Grant and what role do you think the city should have in attracting and retaining jobs and new businesses in Grant?
The city has a small business district, is home to two school districts and we have many small businesses in private homes. I do not wish to expand our business district but small businesses can be obtained through a conditional use permit or a certificate of compliance approved by the city council providing it is an allowed use.
What are your strategies to address public safety challenges in your community?
More brushing at intersections for visibility and adding safety measures such as guardrails where needed with citizen input to help make those decisions.
What ideas do you have to address housing shortages and affordability?
Grant has a 10 acre density with no multiplex housing. We strive to follow the met council plan that is currently in place to prevent city sewer and water from coming. I want to preserve Grant as a place in the country that happens to be close to the city.
How would you work to improve transportation options in your community, including improved safety for transit riders, pedestrian/bike, and drivers alike?
There is no public transit in Grant.
Cities have addressed many ongoing needs with temporary, federal COVID relief dollars, what are your plans to ensure fiscal stability as these federal, one-time funds run out?
The city needs to use any available funds wisely without overspending.
Uber/Lyft wages and proposed childcare subsidies funded by local property taxes are just a few areas where local units of government are wading into policy debates that may be best suited at the state. Please articulate the different scopes of work between state and local government (City/County). Are there specific areas of policy that the city should lead on in lieu of the state or county government?
The city of Grant is too small to be involved.