Name Marian J. Clennon
Age: 54
Address: 1711 Third St. N.E., Austin
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Years in the community: 14 years
Family: Son and Daughter-in-law-Patrick and Carolyn; Granddaughter-Shelby; Son-Colin; a lot of extended family in Austin
Education: Associate in Business Administration and Accounting from Michiana College of Commerce, South Bend, Indiana, attended Purdue University-Calumet Campus, Hammond; currently student at Riverland Community College working for AAS Accounting
Occupation: Serving as City Council member-Ward 3 since 2009; Accounts Payable Clerk at Hormel Foods
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Community involvement: Mower County Horticulture Society, Austin AAUW, Cedar River Watershed District Rules Advisory Committee
Why are you running for mayor? I love Austin and I believe that I can be a different leader for the Austin.
What makes you the best candidate for mayor? I love to interact with the people of this city. I have a lot of ideas that I can better promote as Mayor.
What do you think are the three most important issues facing the city
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today?
a. Getting people involved in solutions
b. Communication with council, staff and the public
c. Economic Development
How would you handle them if you were elected mayor?
a. I want to have some brainstorming sessions. I also would like to invite people to help go through the budget to trim things down.
b. I would like to redesign the city’s website and make it a central place for people to find anything in Austin, i.e. meeting schedules, volunteer opportunities, donations wanted
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c. I would like to make our airport a popular stopping spot. Big businesses like to fly to cities instead of drive.
I plan to also be more involved in being spokesperson for Austin.
