Candidate Profile: Jim Willis, At-Large Plymouth City Council

General Information

Name : Mr. James G. Willis

Place of residence : Plymouth

Education

College

Attended college: Yes
College:Simpson College
Degree: B.A. 

Grad school

University: University of Michigan
Degree: Master of Public Administration

Military Service

Rank: Navy, Lieutenant.

Employment Information

Job titles held and employers: City of Battle Creek, MN – City Manager; City of Plymouth, MN – City Manager; City of Inver Grove Heights – City Administrator. Interim Positions (during periods of position vacancy): Town of Hassan,  MN – Administrator; City of Rogers, MN – City Administrator; City of Arden Hills, MN – City Administrator; City of Greenfield, MN – City Administrator.

Political Information

Running for a: Local office 
Running for position: Plymouth City Council- At Large
Chamber/district: 
Incumbent: Yes
Previous elective offices: Elected in 2004, began term in January 2005, reelected 2008 for the current term
Unsuccessful bids for elective offices: NA

Party HQ

Address: 16511 – 26^th Ave., Plymouth, MN 55447

Contact info. (phone, fax, email): willis4council.com

 

URLs

Email: willisforcouncil@comcast.net

Website :  willisforcouncil.com

 

Other facts

My family and I have lived in Plymouth since 1971 and I was Plymouth city manager for 21 years. I have been privileged to serve as an at-large council member since 2005.  

The Plymouth City Council has demonstrated that by working together we serve the interests of our residents most effectively.  And while we may not always agree on a given issue we agree to disagree with civility. This provides the citizens with local government that can get things done effectively. 

I am seeking re-election because Plymouth is headed in the right direction.  As a council member I am pledged to provide:

• Prudent management of taxpayer resources;
• Unparalleled public safety services;
• Preservation of lakes, parks and wetlands;
• Responsive, responsible and respective Council leadership; and
• Policies that are concerned about Plymouth today – and tomorrow.

I have been endorsed for re-election by Mayor Slavik, four former Plymouth mayors and many other community members.  It is clear that those who have worked with me as a civic volunteer and council member recognized that I can provide the leadership needed in the years ahead.

Please visit my web site: willisforcouncil.com or email me willisforcouncil@comcast.net.