Meet Mayoral Candidate Charlie O’Connell

Website: https://votecharlie2018.com/

Official Bio:

"When I first made my announcement to run for Mayor I was humbled by the number of people who contacted me to not only congratulate me on my decision to run for office but also to offer their support and assistance during my campaign.

From the first day I started calling Rochester home I have been active in our community volunteering and serving on local boards, councils and coaching many local sports teams for girls and boys.

My full time employment is in the security and intelligence field and I am entering my 30th year as a citizen soldier in the Army with the current rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

I have had the opportunity to serve at all levels within our government. My experiences at the national, state and local levels advising top leadership, leading teams, developing staff and providing strategic and operational planning expertise will be valuable to our full time city employees, city council members and most importantly to the citizens of Rochester."

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Your key platforms

"As our city continues to grow and change, we need a mayor who will protect the interests of all our citizens.

The starting point for my campaign will be in four areas:

Ensuring our city remains safe and secure.
Developing a comprehensive plan for affordable homes.
Promoting economic diversity especially in manufacturing and technology.
Developing new and innovative education and training opportunities for a strong workforce.
I know there are other important issues that our citizens are concerned about. As I campaign across Rochester I will collaborate with our citizens and city council members to discuss and prioritize additional issues. I not only want to hear your thoughts and concerns, I need to hear your thoughts and concerns to be an effective leader and representative of Rochester.

When elected, I will work to protect the interests of our citizens, current and future business owners and to support our police, fire and city employees in providing the best services to all who call Rochester home now and in the future."

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Why should Rochester vote for you as our mayor?

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What do you envision for the future of Rochester?

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What are your connections to The Mayo Clinic? How do you plan to work with The Mayo Clinic?

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What are your connections to the DMC? How do you plan to work with the DMC?

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How would you address the concerns of citizens about the loss of some of the city's older and potentially historic buildings to new development?