Nonpartisan
Candidate Questionnaire
What motivated you to run for the West Fargo Park Board? (100 words max)
The city of West Fargo is growing rapidly, and I would like to see that we consistently plan for opportunities and facilities for our citizens in these growing times by being fiscally responsible. I would like to see that we continue to be proactive in order to plan and provide a family orientated environment for our citizens to enjoy in our parks.
What personal, professional, or community experiences have best prepared you to serve on the West Fargo Park Board? (100 words max)
I have spent majority of my life in West Fargo. My children, wife & I both graduated from WF. We have been involved in many sports with my children & myself as an official. I feel I can continue bring the energy needed to get things done while making fiscally responsible decisions. I believe that I can be a valuable asset to the board because of my business experience & my involvement in this community in multiple organizations like the: WF VFW, WF AMVETS, WF Honor Guard, WF Exchange Club, RRVF and my past military leadership experience.
If elected as a member of the West Fargo Park Board, what would be your top three priorities for the park district, and why? (100 words max)
I feel that it is important to continue to diversify events and choices for our citizens from our youth to senior citizens. Second, would be keeping up with our facilities with our growth of our expanding city. Thirdly would be to more involve with the school district and city so we all can be aware of the issues facing our organizations and work together to provide assistance to each other.
Looking ahead five years, what do you see as the most important opportunities and challenges facing the park district? (100 words max)
I feel it is important that we continue offering opportunities and choices for ALL ages. Currently the WF parks have been great conducting new recreational programs for the citizens of WF for example pickle ball has been a hit at Rustad Recreational Center and pinocle for the seniors during the day. We do have some challenges keeping up with the growth, but I do feel that the WF parks has created a game plan to be proactive. Rustad Recreation Center has provided the citizens recreational opportunities and ability to have indoor recreational activities.
How would you approach balancing investment in facilities and programs with the district’s long-term financial sustainability? (100 words max)
We need to continue evaluate the current short- and long-range planning by working with the planning & zoning commission & developers for future park needs in the newly developed areas as well as maintaining & improving the current parks in our city. It is essential that partnerships be developed with private organizations as well as other public entities. Another important issue is working with other elected bodies in WF as well as in other metro area cities in an attempt to maximize our dollars.