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City of Ramsey <br /> <br />Questions for Incumbent Commissioners <br /> Seeking Keappointment <br /> <br />). <br /> <br />1). Tom Anderson <br /> <br />Date: October 12, 200,5 <br /> <br />What do you feel has been the most important accomplishment of the Commission during <br />your term of office? <br /> <br />Given that the Board is an advisory body, accomplishment is difficult to quantify. As aBoard, <br />we gave reasoned and thoughtful advice on the matters brought before. The most notablehas <br />been the question of whether to purchase an aerial fire fighting truck, sighting of the new fire <br />station and the expansion of supervisory positions within the Police Department. <br /> <br />What do you feel has been your most important personal contribution to the Commission's <br />work during your term in office? <br /> <br />I have attempted to apply my experience in law enforcement and emergency management to <br />the benefit of the Board. <br /> <br />What has been your greatest frustration as a commissioner? <br /> <br />haven't experienced frustration as a Board member. <br /> <br />4. In your opinion, what would make the Commission more effective? <br /> <br />The Public Safety Board is not frequently utilized. This is likely a testament to the high <br />quality of the Police and Fire Departments and their executive personnel. If the Board is to be <br />more effective, it will need to be consulted in meaningful issues facing the Police and Fire <br />Departments. I hasten to add that this consultation should be need based, not an effort to <br />make the Board more active. <br /> <br />What would you like to see the Commission accomplish during the next two years? <br /> <br />I would like the Board to be a useful resource to the City's public safety agencies in their <br />continued pursuit of professional excellence. <br /> <br /> <br />