Mike Dages' biography
Our city faces tough economic times. We need experienced leadership to help get us through it. I have owned 3 businesses, a vocational training school and served as a city councilman for the last six years. I will apply successful private business practices to our city government. For too long, we have had one of the highest crime rates, double-digit unemployment and a history of appalling business deals, costing taxpayers money and embarrassing our community. I will put a stop to this negative malaise in our community. By embracing all levels of law enforcement we will eliminate crime in our city. We must roll out the red carpet for businesses at City Hall. Attract new and clean industries, creating jobs for our citizens. Citizen input will increase under my administration and I will bring a higher level of cooperation between the Mayor’s office, staff and members of the City Council.