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Kevin Nicholson

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Name: Kevin Nicholson 
​Email: [email protected]
Campaign Phone: 651 226 5463
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Facebook Page: mnlowvision




Candidate Bio
Experience in government and private company. Temporary chair St. Paul DFL.  Board member North End Medical. President North Ramsey 500 Lions Club. School board Maternity of Mary Catholic school.  Owner x 26 yrs Minnesota Low Vision 
 
What style of leadership would you bring to this position?
Ability to work successfully with voters to solve issues
 
What would be your top three priorities if elected? How might these priorities be affected by the state's projected economic outlook? 
Maintain the best city staff and engineers to keep Roseville clean and safe.

What do you consider the biggest challenge and conversely, the biggest opportunity in Roseville?
We are experiencing fast growing period with increasing tax revenue. Spend it wisely

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? 
Support our businesses as they are the growth engine.

How would you characterize the business climate in Roseville and what role do you think the city should have in attracting and retaining jobs and new businesses in Roseville? 
We must remain fair on regulations. Help people grow knowing that our rules and taxes are fair

What are your strategies to address public safety challenges in your community?
Fund our police and fire, at some point we will need their help. Is it just me or all the sirens are increasing?

What ideas do you have to address housing shortages and affordability?
Work hard and save money, and use all available resources to get a home.

How would you work to improve transportation options in your community, including improved safety for transit riders, pedestrian/bike, and drivers alike?
We are a top ten bike community. Our transportation engineers are doing a great job.

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? 
These handouts won’t always be there, Roseville need to keep balance sheet in the black!
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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? 
Keep Uber, another option for citizens without cars. We must always  cooperate and included in regional government.

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