I imagine that thousands of similar allegations are made from people simply seeking sympathy and attention from their partner. Police investigations show that more than 70% of these allegations are false and are from people hoping to make some money. Since all the publicity lately people seem to be coming out of the woodwork every day claiming some sort of abuse. Tabatt started with answering and the candidates joked about the obvious answer - his gender.Click to expand.That question did cross my mind. It’s not just the police force struggling to find workers, but the whole economy.Įach candidate was also asked to highlight what makes them different from their opponents. They also both said they feel the council should limit its involvement in the police department’s decision-making.īogart used her time on the matter to mention the city needs to make itself more attractive to people who want to live and work in Baxter. Lyscio and Tabatt both noted the biggest issue the police department faces is the lack of good, qualified recruits. The candidates also spoke about the police department and the council’s involvement with it. He also would like to get creative with encouraging the community to hunt. He wants the city to become more diligent when planning the parks and trails to make the cost worthwhile. He said he likes park development but every trail needs a purpose. Tabatt spoke of the cost of creating new parks. She said she is a big advocate for a dog park in Baxter, as well as pickleball and other outdoor activities. Lyscio said the usage of parks went up significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic. She noted introducing more athletic parks could improve business and the hotel industry. Bogart noted the renovations to Oscar Kristofferson Park were great, but more needs to be done for the community. When asked about their thoughts on improving local parks, the candidates had some similar opinions. They also agreed on the idea they want to keep the cost as low as possible for residents while still providing for them. Economic development will lead to population expansion and overall growth within the city, they said. The candidates seemed to agree there is room for economic development in the area and they said they hope to be a part of helping the city expand. There is room for growth, he said, and there are aspects of the city’s long range plans on which he would like to work. He said his main priority would be getting more activity on the economic development front. “I think it’s really important that people serve their communities where they live and I’m trying to continue to do that by running for reelection.” “I think that public service is an important part of my life,” Tabatt said. If reelected, he said he plans to “advocate for a more active economic authority and to encourage the city to be more creative in how we support development that can benefit the community.” He has also served as a financial adviser and currently helps provide business-related training to nonprofit organizations in the area. Tabatt served as a police officer in a larger city and one the size of Baxter. He said he believes he provides a unique perspective to city government due to his background. “Public office is public trust and I think I’m a trustworthy person,” Lyscio said. “It’s very important to me that we are wise on how we are approaching our spending as we are going into this and making sure we are being respectful of people's money,” Bogart said. As a business owner, she believes spending money in the right places is very important and she could provide a different insight on how the city budgets. She mentioned she is not from here, but chose for her kids to be. The night began with the candidates introducing themselves and why they are running before going into a series of questions.īogart, the first to speak, is the owner of two small businesses in the community and said she hopes to offer aid when financial issues arise. Questions were posed by Tyler Glynn, moderator of the forum and executive director of the Brainerd Lakes Area Economic Development Corp. 12.Īmy Bogart, Connie Lyscio and Zach Tabatt answered questions about their candidacy for City Council and their priorities regarding the city's current issues. BRAINERD - Two incumbents and one new face, who hope to represent the city of Baxter on the City Council, discussed their takes on issues the city is facing during a public forum Monday, Sept.
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