Election 2022: Inver Grove Heights candidates

Sophia Zimmerman, Pioneer Press
·4 min read

INVER GROVE HEIGHTS MAYOR

Brenda Dietrich

    • Age: 52

    • What qualifies you to hold this position? I am a current, first term City Council member, Owner of Hardline Concrete & Masonry, a family owned business in our community. Past Chairman of the board for River Heights Chamber of Commerce, delegate for the Chamber at the state & federal level and mentor to students in District #197. I have completed both the Police & Fire Citizens Academy.

    • What would your top priorities be if elected? 1. Continue to work on relationship building between residents, business partners and city staff. 2. Bring more commerce into our city to increase the tax base 3. Sustainable practices/funding of infrastructure & Public Safety.
      To this end, I have had my hand in the hiring of 4 key department heads, including a new City Administrator.

    • What do you think is the primary role of government? To meet residents basic needs first by way of Public Safety, a sustainable plan for good quality roads & infrastructure and safe water to drink. Government needs to be held accountable for how residents monies are spent to better the community. I have also taken part in a Pavement Management Citizens Task Force this last year.

    • Website or contact: brendadietrich4mayor@gmail.com

Rosemary Piekarski Krech

    • Age: 72

    • What qualifies you to hold this position? I believe my work and life experiences are exactly what qualify me to represent our diverse and evolving community. As a life-long learner, former mayor and current council member, I have developed a balanced approach of process and people oriented problem solving skills. I believe in operating by consensus so all opinions are heard.

    • What would your top priorities be if elected? Balancing the needs versus wants of a growing community without burdening the taxpayers and maintaining fiscal solvency.
      Our environment- protecting our water and land resources
      The residents of our city- without a strong and engaged community a city cannot thrive.

    • What do you think is the primary role of government? The primary role of city government is health and safety. Drinkable water, sanitary sewer, plowed roads, fire and police protection- these are the things we are mandated to provide.

    • Website or contact: Elect Piekarski Krech on Facebook

INVER GROVE HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL

Jennifer Beck-Brown

Candidate information not available.

Kathy Fischer

Candidate information not available.

Tony Scales

    • Age: 55

    • What qualifies you to hold this position? With 14 years on the Planning Commission and being a lifelong resident has given me a unique insight on how to help the city to better work with its residents. In my career, I’ve worked with major corporations to help grow and lead large facility operations by providing efficient and cost-effective solutions which I will bring to the City Council.

    • What would your top priorities be if elected? Strong support for police and fire. Fiscal responsibility ensures public safety, existing and new infrastructure is properly funded while not spending city funds on items that do not add value to the residents. A balanced approach to housing and commercial development. By working together we can build a strong community that benefits everyone.

    • What do you think is the primary role of government? The primary role of city government is to provide services to its citizens that support resident’s needs with public safety, parks and recreation, and public works to include good quality roads and infrastructure. This is done by being fiscally responsible while prioritizing items that add value to the residents.

    • Website or contact: www.votetonyscales.com

Mary T’Kach

    • Age: 64

    • What qualifies you to hold this position? My work experience in government, corporations, & nonprofits allows me to view problems and look for opportunities from diverse perspectives. I will use the skills I’ve gained in finance, community collaboration, HR, planning, project management, communication and common sense in my decision-making. I’ve actively participated in IGH for many years.

    • What would your top priorities be if elected? *Public safety programs that build community trust & respect and reduce crime
      * Environmental awareness in city decisions
      * Budget discipline & waste reduction
      * Improve city communication with the community
      * Housing choices to meet the changing needs of seniors & other residents
      * Start the co-creation of a city vision by & for our community

    • What do you think is the primary role of government? Government’s role: serve the public interest, provide public safety, sound infrastructure, enact laws that provide for a well-functioning civil society such as speed limits, protect the environment and public health, offer a safety net for those in need, provide accessible public education, and be responsible and effective with public tax dollars.

    • Website or contact: www.marytkach.com

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