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| Name | Dave Mills |
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Grand Marais, Minnesota , United States |
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| Info | I was born in 1981 in McGregor, MN, grew up in Grand Rapids, MN, attended (but did not graduate from) the University of Minnesota: Twin Cities for computer science with minors in math, statistics, and IT management. I have lived in Cook County since 2004 when I came here to work on the portage crews for the U.S. Forest Service. I met my wife that same fall.
I have had a variety of jobs as we raised our children who were born in 2006 and 2009. The list of jobs includes, landscaping, chimney sweeping, computer services, property management, bartending, waiting tables, laborer, carpentry, Grand Marais City Councilor, and most recently a painting contractor. I had to resign from the City Council when we moved out of the city limits in 2018.
I have many interests and am always looking to better our lives. Most of my hobbies spur from efforts to develop a stronger connection to the land and community while gaining more independence in life. Homesteading summarizes my interests fairly well. We garden, raise chickens, harvest firewood, and live “off-grid”. I like to work on vehicles, small engines, dream up heating systems, and continually educate myself. I highly value outdoor activities and style of living. I listen to audiobooks as often as I can while I work, and prefer literature, both modern and classic.
I was on the Grand Marais City Council for 3 years and represented the city on the Grand Marais Park Board, Cook County Community YMCA Advisory Council, Cook County Broadband Commission, Northwoods Food Project Board, and the Cook County Parks and Trails Commission. I feel very privileged to have served and gained invaluable experience.
I am encouraged by changes I have seen and been a part of. I plan to continue
improving the County Board’s processes, responsiveness, efficiency, and communications.
I feel it extremely important to invest in our children, in our community, and in ourselves. The County Board and staff continually work to balance these investments with the very real accompanying tax burdens.
I am intelligent, level-headed, compassionate, and an excellent listener. I can take a step back, look at the history of current challenges, and keep our community’s vision in the forefront. I have an open mind and am very willing to listen to all questions and concerns. I will work hard to find answers and solutions.
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