Meet the Orono Resident Who Wants Your Vote for City Council

To the editor:

My name is Lizz Levang and I am announcing my candidacy for Orono City Council. As a 30 year resident, I  am committed to Orono’s charter to preserve and protect our city and its unique rural character. My husband and I deliberately chose to live in Orono and raise our family here as a way to replicate our own childhood experiences.

I have worked in all sectors of the economy, including 25 years as a small business owner. I am an award winning entrepreneur and author of several books on grief and loss. My volunteer history is extensive as I am passionate about public service and citizen engagement. 

Nearly two years ago I accepted my appointment to the Orono Planning Commission with a personal pledge to also continue to attend City Council meetings. My goal was to become immersed  in  community processes so as to best serve our citizenry.  I have not failed in that pledge.  

My learning curve has been significant. I have observed first hand the Orono Council deepening ties with neighboring cities, maximizing roadway expenditures, holding more informational open-houses, maintaining a levy flat, and promoting transparency.  

 I support these advances and commit to building and sustaining these if elected. The business district of Navarre requires continued attention. Threats to Lake Minnetonka must remain a high priority.  More roadways require repair. Fiscal restraint and evaluating need vs. want must be the rule. And...citizens need to know that the doors to city hall are always open.

There is work to be done as Orono continues to meet the challenges of the economy, the environment, and its citizenry. I humbly ask for your vote Nov. 6th.

Please feel free to contact me at: llevang2012@aol.com. My website is: www.lizzlevang.com.

Lizz Levang

Editor's note: Letters of candidacy can be sent to local editor Jay Corn for posting on Patch.