Debates are Done!

Like many people, I find some of the Presidential and Vice Presidential debates have both entertainment as well as a informative value.  But it is another thing entirely to get up there yourself and have a debate (or even a disussion) in front of a room full of people knowing it will be broadcast on television.

This past Wednesday and Thursday, I was honored to participate in candidate forums with the Chaska Area Chamber of Commerce and the Eastern Carver County League of Women Voters.  Both events had all six candidates for Chaska offices -- Mayor, City Council Ward 2 and City Council Ward 4.

Considering that I really had not engaged in a formal discussion/debate/forum such as these since, probabaly high school, it was a bit nerve-wracking.  The good news is that I don't believe I stuck my foot in my mouth, and (I think) I gave relatively coherent responses to most questions.

For those of you interested in seeing them, they will be broadcast on Chaska Cable channel 15.  Here's the URL to Chaska TV:  http://www.chaska.tv/.

In the thick of Election Season

With the city council debates right around the corner this week, and all of the national debates happening, this is quite an exciting time.

Suffice it to say that there's still much to do before the elections.  Lots of campaigning, and lots of meeting people.

The voter's guide has been published in the Chaska Herald this week, too.  Check if out if you haven't already.  Its an interesting read if you haven't had the opportunity to see it yet.

Election Season is in Full Swing

Ah, I love the smell of flyers in the morning.

We're in the midst of campaign season, and all the candidates are busily out campaigning. Signs are going up, and those running for office (including myself) are going door-to-door to meet people and talk about the issues .

While we're out there, we've seen signs disappearing and getting vandalized. If you happen to see signs getting vandalized, defaced, or stolen -- whether they are mine, for other candidates, or even my opponent's -- I encourage you to contact the Chaska Police Department (confidential tip line: 952-227-2479, or e-mail: chaskapolice@chaska.net).

It is truly sad that in so many communities, including our own, there are those few who are compelled to be juvenille and cause damage to other people's property.

While I'm out there, I look forward to meeting as many of the community as I can, and earning your vote!