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14311 Armstrong Blvd NW <br />Ramsey, MN 55303 <br />(763) 421-3599 <br />March 20, 2000 <br /> <br />Mr. Jim Norman <br />Ramsey City Administrator <br />15153 Nowthen Boulevard N.W <br />Ramsey, MN 55303 <br /> <br />Dear Mr. Norman, <br /> I would like to be a candidate for one of the vacancies on the Charter Commission for <br />the City of Ramsey. Therefore I am submitting this letter of interest/application to you. <br /> As citizens we all know how to exercise freedoms very well. On a personal level, we <br />go about our daily activities without any overt concern about the rights that allow us to <br />exercise our freedoms. As Citizens we should not become complacent, taking for granted <br />the freedoms and rights guaranteed to us by our constitution. I believe strongly that <br />effective government relies on the willingness of its' citizens to become involved in <br />developing a healthy and strong democracy whether it is at the local, state or national <br />level. For these reasons, I am choosing to apply for the vacancy on the Charter <br />Commission. <br /> I believe I have the shills needed to define and identify the many. different <br />components of public policy issues, to collect information concerning the benefits and · <br />costs of these issues, attempt to forecast their impact on the public and communicate <br />ideas and findings effectively with respect for others. <br /> I have an Associates degree in," Electronic Publishing / Information Specialist." I <br />also hold certificates in related fields including Production Artist, Electronic Publishing <br />for Related Fields, and Electronic Publishing Technician. I develop, design and market <br />promotional and operational materials for small business. I also work part time as head <br />cashier at a local business. <br /> My husband and I have lived and voted in the city of Ramsey for the last nineteen <br />years. My three children have been raised in Ramsey. My family has been active as <br />participants, as well as in leadership roles in Boy Scouts and RYAA Baseball. As many <br />of you know, I attend and speak at city council meetings when I feel I have something to <br />contribute as well as something to be concerned about. <br /> I am very active in my community as a volunteer for an organization called "Twin <br />Cities Retrouvaille". "]['win Cities Retrouvaille" is a marriage enrichment program started <br />and sponsored by the Catholic Church. I facilitate and coordinate the national <br />Retrouvaille phone lines several days a month and publisher the by- weekly bulletin. <br /> I would like to thank you in advance for considering me as a candidate for the Ramsey <br />Charter Commission. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br />Marguerite C Henke <br /> <br /> <br />