The Issues

We need to bring integrity back to the 1St District County Commissioner position

                                

Like many residents of St. Louis County, I've been distressed

to see petty squabbles and personal agendas prevent the

County Board from getting the county’ business done.  We

need commissioners who will work cooperatively with each

other, with other units of government, and with constituents.

Elected officials should be held to a high standard of conduct.  I know how to work cooperatively with others to get things done. 

We need a commissioner that is responsible to all of their constituents

The first district covers 19 square miles in the  city of Duluth.  Within that area lies the  individual and diverse neighborhoods of Park Point, East Hillside, Central Hillside, Duluth Heights, Kenwood and Chester Park.- each with their own concerns and set of needs. It is the responsibility of a county board member to listen to and care about all of their constituents and then to vote in a way that supports the needs of that community.  This means having  the courage to make difficult decisions and to have their vote counted.

We need a County Commissioner who will be accountable to  citizens.

In these tough times, residents should be able to count on their County Board to provide strong leadership ensuring we can continue to provide the services that mean so much to the people of St. Louis County.  This includes advocating for a tax policy that doesn't burden the local property owners with ever-increasing property taxes.  If the county is going to continue to offer the level of services our constituents expect, we will have to lobby aggressively with the state for appropriate levels of funding.

For county residents to fully understand the information and processes behind  county board decisions they need to be able to attend county board mtgs. Many of the meetings are presently held during the traditional work day, making it virtually impossible for many  working members of our district to attend County Board meetings.   County Board meetings should be held at a place and a time that is convenient to as many people has possible.

We need to ensure a positive work place environment  for all county employees

The responsibility for a healthy and respectful working environment rests primarily with  administrators and supervisors.  The county board can help by developing policies that promote a positive work environment and by holding people accountable when they are disrespectful or hurtful. In addition, county commissioners must model respectful behavior toward each other and toward county employees, something that not all commissioners have done in the past.

County Commissioners need to be responsible stewards of county lands

                                     St. Louis County is the largest county east of the Mississippi

                                     and one of the most beautiful. It is filled with an incredible

                                     variety of natural resources and home to strong and resilient

                                     people. Its lakes are clear and clean and its land is filled

                                     with a great diversity of life.  The beauty and bounty of our

                                     area will only last if we are good stewards of these

                                     resources. Assuring the health and safety of the area; its

                                     people and its land and water are key to a quality of life that

                                     we all appreciate. The citizens of St. Louis County value being able to hunt and  fish and believe that these natural resources should protected and shared by all- not just a privileged few. 

Mining and forestry are two of our most important industries and employ large numbers of our citizens.  It is important that we keep these jobs and assure that these industries are run in a way that is sustainable and safe for the environment- not just for us, but for generations to come.

Responsibility

Integrity

Accountability

Frank Jewell for County Commissioner - 2701 Northridge Dr, Duluth, MN 55811 | (218) 728-6032