Waterloo
Created by nathan on 03 Oct 2011 | Tagged as:
About
Nathan grew up just outside the town limits of Waterloo, went to Waterloo Elementary, DeKalb Middle School and DeKalb High School. In 2002, he purchased his first house in Waterloo, a small 2 bedroom house. He married his beautiful wife Emily in 2005, and the they purchased a larger 3 bedroom house in Waterloo in 2009. Nathan and Emily have since adopted two wonderful children, Raegan, 20 months and Ruby, 3 months. A couple of children keep them both busy around the house!
Why did you decide to run?
“I’ve always been interested in politics from a young age. Back in 2007 I first ran for Town Council because I wanted to help ensure Waterloo would be a great town for in which I could raise my future children. That was the most important thing for me at that time, and it’s still very important to me today. Over the past four years, all of my decisions have been based on what I believe is in the long-term interest of the town–NOT what might be the best on this year’s budget or next year’s budget.
“I am still committed to this principle and will continue to focus on ensuring Waterloo has a tremendous future.”
What about downtown?
“Downtown revitalization is important to me. I’ve spent the last four years as the council liaison to the Redevelopment Commission, and during that time, the Redevelopment Commission has joined with the Indiana Main Street, a state agency which helps give us guidance in redeveloping our downtown.
“Our Indiana Main Street approach is still in the planning stages, but it won’t be long until you see things begin to happen downtown. It will not happen overnight, and it will take time, but it will come. I’m in this for the long-haul.”
Why should I entrust you with this position?
“I am not in this for myself. I am not a member of the ‘good-ol boys club’ nor will I ever be. I want to help Waterloo remain the best community in which to raise a family–and that’s it.
“In order for a community to thrive, we need to attract residential, commercial and industrial development. It takes all three, and I am in favor of increased growth in all three sectors.”
Do we really need a Town Manager?
“When I first took office, this was one of the most important questions to me, and I methodically watched very closely over the course of that first year to make up my own mind if Waterloo needed a Town Manager or not. My analysis was made completely open minded, and I allowed the facts to lead me wherever the facts led.
“The facts lead to a resounding Yes, we do need a Town Manager.
“There is an ever-increasing amount of government control from the federal and state governments, and bureaucracies get bigger and bigger all the time, and it takes a knowledgeable resource to be able to juggle the day-to-day management responsibilities of the town.
“Without a Town Manager, Waterloo wouldn’t be moving forward. Maybe that’s what some people want, in which case, not having a Town Manager is the fastest way to go backward.”
What does the future hold?
“I’m excited about the future of Waterloo. We are on the precipice of a major sidewalk replacement project that will take years to complete, but we should start seeing ADA-accessible sidewalk replacements start soon. We have received a major INDOT infrastructure grant for a road-widening project at N Commerce Drive and US 6. The Redevelopment Commission will soon be making great strides in helping to redevelop the aesthetic of the downtown district.”
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