As I thought about the last year at Thanksgiving and what I had to be thankful for, I realized that I had not publicly thanked all the people that voted for me.
Thank You...I Thank each and everyone one of you. And I hope that you have a Merry Christmas and a very good 2013.
THANKS!
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
What If?
It appears the absentee ballots have now been counted...I still finished third, but I had closed the gap between 2nd and 3rd to just 34 votes.
I wonder how I would have fared if 3/5 (60%) of my campaign signs had not been taken or stolen. Just last night when I was out picking up my signs I found that four more of my signs had been taken just since Sunday night.
I'm not sure who took the signs, and I am most assuredly NOT blaming any other candidate, but I do wonder why so many of my signs were targeted and taken.
Maybe I could have made up that 34 vote difference had I not needed to keep replacing my signs. Well, it's water under the bridge now, but I do have to wonder ....what if?
| Council Member (Otsego) (Elect 2)
100.0% reporting
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| Vote % | Votes | |||
| Douglas B. Schroeder | 23.1% | 1,926 | ||
| Jason Warehime | 20.5% | 1,709 | ||
| Patrick Brink | 20.1% | 1,675 | ||
| Adam Mitlyng | 17.9% | 1,493 | ||
| Mitchel Faust | 17.4% | 1,448 | ||
| Write-In | 1.0% | 80 | ||
I wonder how I would have fared if 3/5 (60%) of my campaign signs had not been taken or stolen. Just last night when I was out picking up my signs I found that four more of my signs had been taken just since Sunday night.
I'm not sure who took the signs, and I am most assuredly NOT blaming any other candidate, but I do wonder why so many of my signs were targeted and taken.
Maybe I could have made up that 34 vote difference had I not needed to keep replacing my signs. Well, it's water under the bridge now, but I do have to wonder ....what if?
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
"Early" Voting Results
The following graph is from the Minnesota Secretary of State's Website 2 of 3 precincts reporting:
| Graph | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | JASON WAREHIME | 160 | 16.74% | 
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| Nonpartisan | MITCHEL FAUST | 158 | 16.53% |
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| Nonpartisan | DOUGLAS B. SCHROEDER | 266 | 27.82% |
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| Nonpartisan | ADAM MITLYNG | 142 | 14.85% |
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| Nonpartisan | PATRICK BRINK | 216 | 22.59% | |
It's Gonna be a LATE Night
I talked with the Otsego City Clerk this afternoon (she is also the Head Election Judge) and she told me that it could be 1 am before she will be able to provide results -- and even then she will only have results from today's voting, not absentee voters.
The absentee ballots for Otsego are counted by Wright County election officials and the county seat is in Buffalo.
I'm not really sure why the results from today's voting, which was all computerized, will be that late. But, I'll be waiting and as soon as I have the results I will post them here on my blog.
The absentee ballots for Otsego are counted by Wright County election officials and the county seat is in Buffalo.
I'm not really sure why the results from today's voting, which was all computerized, will be that late. But, I'll be waiting and as soon as I have the results I will post them here on my blog.
Monday, November 5, 2012
Election Day is Here
Tuesday, November 6, 2012, Election Day....
Here it is, your chance to finally head to the polls and vote for the candidates of your choice.
Hopefully, you've reviewed the information I've posted here on my blog as well as the Election Guides published by the Elk River Star News (Click Here) and the Star Tribune (Click Here). One interesting note about the Star Tribune's Voter's Guide, I was the only candidate to take the time to complete the Star Tribune questionnaire.
In addition I was also the candidate who actually worked to have a Candidate's Forum here in Otsego. Unfortunately my opponents made the decision that they did not want to participate - so there was no Candidate's Forum..
Over the last few months I've been consistent in making my positions clear to all. I've wanted people to know why I'm running for a seat on the Otsego Council. I want you to know what areas I believe need to be improved or changed at City Hall.
It's all over now except for the actual voting and the vote counting.
Hopefully on Tuesday when you head to either the old City Hall or Otsego Elementary to vote, Pat Brink will be your candidate of choice for a seat on the Otsego City Council.
Here it is, your chance to finally head to the polls and vote for the candidates of your choice.
Hopefully, you've reviewed the information I've posted here on my blog as well as the Election Guides published by the Elk River Star News (Click Here) and the Star Tribune (Click Here). One interesting note about the Star Tribune's Voter's Guide, I was the only candidate to take the time to complete the Star Tribune questionnaire.
In addition I was also the candidate who actually worked to have a Candidate's Forum here in Otsego. Unfortunately my opponents made the decision that they did not want to participate - so there was no Candidate's Forum..
Over the last few months I've been consistent in making my positions clear to all. I've wanted people to know why I'm running for a seat on the Otsego Council. I want you to know what areas I believe need to be improved or changed at City Hall.
It's all over now except for the actual voting and the vote counting.
Hopefully on Tuesday when you head to either the old City Hall or Otsego Elementary to vote, Pat Brink will be your candidate of choice for a seat on the Otsego City Council.
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Daughters and Dad Distribute Door Hangers
It's good to have kids! That's always true, but it's even more true when you need help distributing door hangers to homes in the city.
That's what my daughters, Alissa and Brianne, did with me this afternoon. In all, the three of us were able to distribute nearly 750 of the door hangers! Not bad for a few hours work.
That's what my daughters, Alissa and Brianne, did with me this afternoon. In all, the three of us were able to distribute nearly 750 of the door hangers! Not bad for a few hours work.
We also had the chance to talk with a number of people who we happened to run across as we walked from door to door. Their attitude was unanimous - they are ready for the election to be OVER!
But beyond that sentiment, the people were very nice and liked the positions I've taken on how the city could improve.
The three points highlighted on the piece are:
* Improve communications between city and its residents and
businesses
businesses
* Enhance business development efforts
* Increase awareness of Otsego throughout metro area and
state
state
This Tuesday, November 6 be sure to vote! I'd like it if you voted for me, but even if you don't, still get out and vote!.
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