John Gunyou, Candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota, paid a visit to City Hall last week. Gunyou is running with DFL-endorsed gubanatorial candidate Margaret Anderson Kelliher. Gunyou's staffers called last week to request this meeting.During our meeting I had a chance to express concerns about the budget and the uncertainties in Local Government Aid to cities. We also discussed the wide gap between city government and the Governor's office causing difficulties in serving the Public. Gunyou explained that closing that gap was one of the main purposes of his visit. Gunyou is currently serving as the City Manager for Minnetonka, so he understands the issues facing cities.
After our meeting, I had the distinct pleasure of introducing Gunyou and his Campaign Staff to Grand Marais. We took a walk through town stopping at the Beaver House, World's Best Donuts, Sivertson's Gallery, the Trading Post and Stone Harbor Wilderness Supply Company. Gunyou enjoyed a plain donut (his choice) from Staci and Dee, as well as a tour of the newly expanded kitchen at the World's Best Donuts (see photo taken by Rhonda Silence). We also had a few minutes to enjoy Harbor Park and discuss our long-term efforts to work with the DNR and Corp of Engineers to build a Safe Harbor and Marina in Grand Marais.
Upon his departure, Gunyou promised to return to Grand Marais and enjoy a stay at the Rec Park!
