Category: November 2023 Election
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Consensus in Wendell
Since starting this campaign, I have had some of the most insightful conversations with citizens in the Wendell community. And while most folks like where we are and where we are going, everyone has provided great insight with their personal vision of what they’d like to see. Conversation leads to…
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Bond Referendum
On November 7th, the citizens of Wendell will not only be casting votes for the Board of Commissioners, there will also be the question of our first bond referendum on the ballot. This referendum is seeking public approval for the issuance of $50 million in general obligation bonds, $38 million…
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Property Taxes
I was recently asked my position on property taxes and if I saw the property tax rate going up in Wendell during the next 4 years. It’s a good question and one that deserves explanation. Fundamentally, I believe that property taxes are essential to ensuring a sound and safe community.…
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Cohesive Community
In my last post I referenced the “cohesive community”. So, are we a cohesive community today? In talking with folks over the last few months, there are a variety of answers to this question. There are the “absolutely we are” folks. There are those that think there is Wendell and…
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This November
This November, the citizens of Wendell will have some important decisions to make. There will likely be on the ballot our town’s first local government general obligation bond that will serve to provide capital funds for several projects. There will be an election for Mayor. And finally, there will be…
Jon Olson for Wendell Town Commissioner 