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Erdman has skills that benefit city
Published Friday, October 24, 2008
On Nov. 4, we all have the privilege of voting for mayor. I’m hopeful that you’ll find the decision as easy as my husband and I have. We’re voting for Randy Erdman again. For us, there’s no alternative. He’s the guy that will continue to demonstrate the leadership and knowledge required so that we can take advantage of the positive momentum our city has gained since his election two years ago.
Randy has an unwavering positive spirit about our city. He has always been kind, considerate and respectful to the citizens of Albert Lea. He has an extraordinary gift for building critical relationships with others — especially those from whom Albert Lea needs support (regional, state and federal leaders). This particular relationship-building gift will become even more critical for our city as we move forward. Randy’s skill here was demonstrated just last year when Gov. Tim Pawlenty arrived in Albert Lea to sign the bonding bill where our city received a significant amount of money for the Edgewater Park cleanup as well as the Blazing Star Landing.
Randy consistently shows outstanding leadership for our city because he brings a sense of integrity to all that he does. Doing so allows him to deliver to the best of his ability. He insists on openness and communication. He has always been receptive to fresh insights and perspectives. He has an innate ability to quickly assess any situation and draw pragmatic conclusions. I’ve personally observed him being able to switch between significant detail and the big picture to shape a vision. These skills allow him to make good, quality decisions on behalf our city and his constituents.
So for Tom and Tami Staker, considering all of his positive attributes, making the decision to vote for Randy again is incredibly easy. We hope that you’ll see that as well and re-elect Randy Erdman as mayor of Albert Lea on Nov. 4.
Tami Staker
Albert Lea
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Posted by NoDFL (anonymous) on October 24, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. (Suggest removal)
No way. This guy needs to go....
Posted by sshafer20 (anonymous) on October 25, 2008 at 12:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Thank you for putting the feelings I have towards Mr. Erdman into words. I feel he's brought his calm collective ways with him to this position. I see how attentive he is to solving the problems and not catering to anyone's particular (push their ideas only) personalities. I have seen how he is constantly attacked with gossip and print. When I read the bad comments that are posted, (by the same people) I feel that they are the consistent complainers I chose not to associate with. They are quick to judge, one-sided and rude. My hope is people realize that Mr. Erdman is working for them, as a whole and not just the individuals that bark for attention.
Posted by Truth (anonymous) on October 26, 2008 at 1:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Mr. Erdman LIED TO ME. He needs to be gone. That is what is great about our society we can still vote (at least for a while). I will bet you dollars to donuts that he loses big time. The little guys in Albert Lea have not forgotten how much he cost us with his bad policies. So here is a big warm hug to you sshafer20 I hope you got your warm fuzzy and I hope we get a new mayor.
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