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caasen
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« on: August 18, 2008, 11:08:41 AM »

I am giving serious consideration to running for a City Council seat (prior to last summer, I could not consider this as I worked for the firm doing the City Engineering).  Currently, I am working for a Structural firm that does not and has not had any projects in my City, nor is it likely anything here would affect my running/being elected.  At the same time though I am still searching for a job with more Civil Design vs. Structural responsibilities.

My interest is in keeping the City moving forward and bringing engineering experience to decisions to hopefully prevent poor planning decisions from hurting the City.

Filing start next week and I know of one opponent, whom is a big Government type (Thinks Government needs to control everything, vs. local Citizens and Neighborhoods) and currently works for neighboring County.  The incumbent is not seeking re-election after 30-years on the council.

Anyone have experience as a Civil Engineer/Technician and being elected to a City Council or County Board? 
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« Reply #1 on: September 03, 2008, 01:12:50 PM »

Good luck caasen.  I believe that someone with your area of expertise could potentially bring a lot to the table...not only are you a citizen, but your decent understanding of the permitting process and your assumed ability to understand a set of plans could be very beneficial, especially if you are able to discuss them, and all the surrounding issues, in a way that the citizens of your community can understand.  But beware, as you are entering the world of politics, and on the local political seen many of the issues that you deal with are related to development.  As an engineer, I am sure you are pro-development, as without it you would not have any work, so you just need to tread lightly, as know matter how well you handle yourself, people will read into it what they believe may be your motivation for commenting or voting on the issues at hand.

Good Luck!
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