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Duluth is AMAZING!

and

there is more work to do...

GOALS FOR NEXT TERM

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Redevelopment of Buford Highway & Hudgens Property

  • Let's TRANSFORM Buford Highway into a walkable unified gateway to Downtown Duluth! As a Council Member, I have already been a part of the conversation and am eager to listen to the community as we have an opportunity to reimagine what Buford Highway could look like. 

 

  • As the 110-acre Hudgens Property is redeveloped, just down the street from our downtown, let's work with the developer to thoughtfully enhance our Medical Area (we already have a great hospital!). As a Council Member, I have already been a part of the conversation and am eager to listen to the community as we have this one opportunity to collaborate with the developer and citizens to realize a beautiful, functional new area for our community. 

Continue Neighborhood Engagement

  • We have been busy these past 12 months! Our City Council has met with 53 of the over 80 neighborhoods in our city. As a Council Member, I have already participated in these meetings and am eager to continue to listen to the community. These well-attended meetings have connected us to our citizens as we will continue to LISTEN, INFORM and ENGAGE with our residents

Balanced Housing

  • Does Duluth Have Workforce Housing? Does Duluth have enough Executive Housing? The answer is: it's more complicated than a yes or no.

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  • I believe there is a balance we, as a community and under council leadership, must continue to strike between having both types of housing. 

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  • During my time on the City Council, we have continued to support and invest in existing affordable neighborhoods with improvements we can execute as a city. 

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  • During my time on the City Council, we have been thoughtful and strategic as we work with developers to develop more executive housing.

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ACCOMPLISMENTS

 

Strong Infrastructure & Parks

  • Jamin has backed stormwater repair projects, to include $3.5 million approved in stormwater repairs just in the last 4 years! 

 

  • Jamin has approved funding for major road improvements across the city

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  • Jamin has supported Roger's Bridge Park Trailhead renovations & recent funding for major improvements at our beautiful Bunten Road Park.

Fiscal Responsibility

  • Maintained 9 years without a millage rate increase 

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  • Due to prudent oversight, Duluth's reserves are in excess of recommended levels by the Government Finance Officers Association's best practices. We are on solid footing - and this doesn't happen by accident!

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Support for Public Safety

  • Crime is trending down in Duluth over the past 3 years!

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  • Jamin has voted YES for multiple raises and housing stipends to recruit and retain our amazing Duluth Police Officers!

Jamin Harkness

- FOR CITY COUNCIL -

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