What characteristics do you most want in a City Council candidate? Add Answer

Missoula votes for six new City Council members this year. What's important to you in your local Council folk? Meet aspiring candidates at http://missoularedtape.com/.

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9 votes

I want them to be knowledgeable, civil, humble, and fair.

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I would like to see them act with dignity and respect towards others instead of being snarky to those whom they disagree with.There is entirely too much pettiness, meaness and divisive ego in the city council chambers to suit me. I would like them to act with the best interests of the whole community... [show more]

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5 votes

I want one who doesn't htink they need to control everyone.

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4 votes

I want them to be fiscally & socially conservative.

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4 votes

I want one who likes cellphones.

I want a city council member who like to talk on the cell phone while driving responsibly.

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4 votes

I want a candidate who is truly a public servant.

My ideal for a perfect council member is someone who takes their role as a public servant to heart. They serve the people in a respectful manner. Meaning they don't whisper vulgarities when the public speaks, or roll their eyes when they disagree with the public or their fellow council members. I... [show more]

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3 votes

I want he or she to agree with my opinions.

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3 votes

I want one that rides a bike to council meetings.

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3 votes

One who will stand up to developers & realtors!

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2 votes

I want councilors who are committed to conservation.

The City can do a lot to conserve resources, and protect what makes our little city so special. City Councilors should be committed to reducing the City's contribution to global warming, supporting smart growth principles and energy conservation and efficiency. The City can also continue to... [show more]

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1 votes

Not bought and owned by big business

Or developers. Or realtors.
Our reps seem to be tools of the wealthy. It's pathetic.

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1 votes

If they only had a brain....

Lets not get caught up in the trivial. Missoula has some real issues that need to be addressed.

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1 votes

Well reasoned and articulated positions

They should have principled positions and be able to consistently and articulately justify them.

(They don't have to be old white guys.)

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28 members have voted on one or more of the 12 answers. This topic was started by KeilaSzpaller KeilaSzpaller: 401 points on May 19th, 2009. Tags: city council, city government, election, missoula, montana, news, politics, vote

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