Name: Jeff Czeczok.
Qualifications: Active within local government for many years. Since 1996, Brainerd's Transportation Committee. Since 2012, Airport Commission. Since 2013, Bikeable Walkable Committee. Research issues thoroughly and seek citizen input. Excellent understanding of Open Meeting Law and Data Practices regulations. Regularly reviewing applicable state statutes in order to ensure the public's trust.
What do you want to accomplish if elected?: My involvement in local government has always been to hold government accountable by instilling and maintaining the public's trust in our elected officials.
Citizens often times find themselves too busy or nervous about challenging units of government or their elected officials when they feel they're not being heard or rules aren't being adhered to.
Have corrected Crow Wing County when they've overcharged citizens for documents by 400 percent.
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Have notified Crow Wing County of laws mandating provision of documents for the public's review during meetings.
Corrected Crow Wing County when they've incorrectly interpreted data practice laws and when they've not followed statute to record specific meetings.
Specifically, how would you accomplish your goals?: I will strive to hold government accountable by thoroughly reviewing all provided information and conducting further research when necessary.
If mistakes are made, I will admit them when they occur and I'll not be condescending toward individuals that identify said mistakes.
It will be my obligation to make certain the public's perception of CWC is maintained at a very high level.
Whenever appropriate, I'll try to bring forth potential policy when it applies to encouraging greater accountability and better public perception. Accountability is paramount to an effective government, when pertaining to what people can rely on and believe in.
