CASS COUNTY DISTRICT 3
Gary L. Axtell
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Age: 68.
Address: Outing.
Occupation: Civil engineering contractor, semi-retired.
Education: Engineering, University of Minnesota.
Family: Single, four adult children.
America is facing harsh economic times. If elected, what specifically would you do to control government spending?
Gary Axtell
Restructuring government to bring spending closer to voters. Emphasis - to repair limits equipment rather than replace with new equipment. Joint spending with other counties - (co-op). Control welfare programs. Institute four-day workweek.
What abilities or qualifications separate you from your competition? Why are you the best candidate for filling the District 3 commissioner seat?
My education as an engineer-contractor and business experience would be an asset for new business, development and growth and spending on government projects.
Jeff Peterson
Age: 50.
Address: Hackensack.
Occupation: Self-employed carpenter 20 years.
Education: Walker High School graduate.
Family: Wife, Sue; two sons, Tom and Jake.
America is facing harsh economic times. If elected, what specifically would you do to control government spending?
Suspend any new county building projects - courthouse, jail, etc. Say "no" to more special taxing districts. Recognize property values have gone down and make the proper adjustments. Freeze any new hiring. Make department heads accountable for their staff - cuts if necessary. With high gas prices, make every mile driven count. Freeze their budgets to keep levy the same or lower.
Jeff Peterson
What abilities or qualifications separate you from your competition? Why are you the best candidate for filling the District 3 commissioner seat?
I have been a resident of Cass County my entire life. I know the area well. I've seen the impact that has been put on our land and lakes. Common sense development and good forest management will ensure our future. I know the roads and their traffic capacities. I've worked and made a living here, raised a family. I know the hardships that a bad economy puts on people who try to make a living here.