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October 10, 5:30-9:30 PM.
Meet and Greet Ron Hanegraaf for Mayor and myself for City Council. Hosted by Vern and Marge Roisum, 4016 Julliard Street NE, Columbus, MN. 55025.
Link to the Forest Lake Times Voter's Guide for all the Columbus Mayoral and City Council candidates.
September 24 - Meet the Candidates Breakfast forum at Splitrocks in Wyoming sponsored by the Forest Lake Chamber of Commerce.
Update: There was a great turnout of candidates for our state and city government races from Forest Lake, Wyoming, and Columbus. Both our Columbus mayoral candidates attended, unfortunately I was the only one of three Columbus City Council candidates there. Clink the link to the video from the moderator's Q&A session so you can learn more about our mayoral candidates and myself.
Links to the Forest Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Candidate Stump Speeches which should be no more than two (2) minutes long.
Why Choose Scott Wendell?
Discover the key reasons why Scott Wendell is the right choice for Columbus City Council. His commitment to service, community engagement, and actionable change sets him apart. Get involved now and support his efforts on your behalf!
Community Service
Scott served as a police officer for 21 years in a variety of roles such as an award winning K9 Handler, SWAT Team member, DARE Officer, Patrol Officer, Lead Background Investigator, Mounted Patrol Trainer, Mobile Field Force Team Leader, and Technology Unit Officer.
Youth Programs
Empowering the youth of Columbus and surrounding communities by serving as a Community Education volunteer basketball coach, volunteer youth football coach, former board member with the Forest Lake Youth Football League and League Director for the National Flag Football League. As a canine handler and DARE Officer, Scott and his K9 partners spent time at many youth programs.
Sustainable Development Plans
Scott currently serves on the Columbus Planning Commission. He does his research and seeks knowledge about agenda items. Scott participates in the meetings regularly. He is also a member of the Ramsey County Business Advisory Board for hazardous waste generators. In the past Scott was appointed to the Columbus Public Works Advisory Board - Road Paving Sub-committee. Scott's record demonstrates he knows how to bring in sustainable business in proper zoning districts and understands the risks to tax increment financing (TIF) districts. Scott s a former business owner with his wife Michelle who operated out of their Columbus home and believes in responsible home occupied businesses.
Transparent Governance
There is no political or personal agenda for Scott other than a call to community service from a young age. He listened to the recent concerns that 60% of Minnesota voters have about the integrity of elections and supported the city council's efforts to act proactively on election integrity.
Awards:
Two time recipient of the Life Saving Metal
Three time recipient of the Exceptional Service Metal
Canine Achievement Metal
Volunteer Activities:
Mounds View Youth Basketball League.
Ramsey County Sheriff's Explorer Post 2.
Hennepin County Emergency Squad.
We Can Ride therapeutic horseback exercise program for physically disabled children.
Shields of Faith support program for law enforcement.
Columbus Public Works Advisory Board - Road Paving Sub-committee.
Basketball Coach - Forest Lake Community Education.
Football Coach - Forest Lake Youth Football League.
Forest Lake Youth Football board member.
Ramsey County Business Advisory Council.
Columbus Planning Commission.
Special Olympics Annual Truck Convoy.
Memberships:
Minnesota Safety Council
Minnesota Trucking Association (MTA)
MTA - Safety Council
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