tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65887292270910723632011-04-21T18:48:10.150-07:00David J. Cervenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12914667810755581447noreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6588729227091072363.post-58914361690244236012009-03-11T15:46:00.000-07:002009-03-11T15:58:28.742-07:00<span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;">Thank you for taking a few moments to learn about my zeal for a position in City Council for Maplewood, Ward 1. Here is a bit more about me and why I believe I am a great fit for this position:<br /><br />I am currently very involved in Maplewood government, business, and non-profit circles. I can relate to the large portion of the population of Maplewood that has moved in town in the past ten years. I have great respect for the tradition and history of Maplewood and its citizens. Desiring to serve the people who elect me, I will be active in keeping lines of communication open. I am a creative person with fresh ideas and perspectives, and I have the vision and capacity to continue leading today’s Maplewood into tomorrow.<br /><br />My 3 top priorities for City Council are:<br /></span><ol><li><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;">To increase the growth of community-mindedness and open communication between residents, businesses, and Maplewood officials, resulting in better solutions to problems and creation of appropriate forward-looking objectives for the future.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;">To serve those in need in our community and encourage the further success of new and existing businesses, both large and small.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;">To lead Maplewood in continuing to be a model for fiscal responsibility, a haven for unique businesses, and a great place to live.</span></li></ol><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;">I believe I am qualified for City Council for several reasons:<br />My wife and I have been homeowners in Maplewood for 6 years, I have been a business owner in Maplewood for 2 years, and I serve on multiple boards and volunteer organizations in Maplewood. Here are a few highlights of my experience:<br /><br />• Owner and Head Photographer - Studio Altius in Maplewood<br />• Board Member - Maplewood Design &amp; Review Board<br />• Member - Maplewood Chamber of Commerce<br />• Member - Maplewood Art Committee<br />• Chairman of the Board - Lay Renewal Ministries in Maplewood<br />• Former Member – Maplewood Athletic Association Board of Directors<br />• Former Executive Director of Sports Impact<br />• Former Player and College Basketball Coach - Washington University in St. Louis<br />• Graduate of Washington University in St. Louis<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><strong>Thanks for your support! I look forward to serving this wonderful community! Make sure to mark your calendars for APRIL 7th and go VOTE!</strong></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6588729227091072363-5891436169024423601?l=davidjcerven.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>David J. Cervenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12914667810755581447noreply@blogger.com0