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Attachment to the Elk River City Commission application ofR. J. Touchette dat~d-]-29-03 STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATION/INTEREST My name is Ron Touchette; I live in Elk River, MN, District 16. I have been married for 20 years and have two sons ages 18 and 14, I do not hold any elected office. My background encompasses the automotive repair, building trades, and travel industr/es. I hold a Real Estate Sales Persons License from the State of MN with Premier Real Estate Team, LLC. I would consider myself a small business entrepreneur and have either started or purchased numerous small businesses most notably in the retail auto repair industry. In May of 2002 I sold my interest in four SPARKS Computerized Car Care centers in the Twin Cities after owning and operating them since November of 1993. I subsequently obtained my real estate license and began providing business management, mediation and debt management expertise and services to small business owners in the Automotive and Building Trades on an as needed basis. I also provide mentoring services to start up and/or struggling entrepreneurs on a volunteer basis. My interest in appointment to a Commission stems from my perception that Elk River is struggling, as are many other communities, to make ends meet while still providing the high quality services and retaining the small town sense of community and values that we all enjoy and have come to expect. While it would be very easy to sit back and let "others" figure out how, when, and where Elk River is going to move and grow into the future I believe that the public has a duty to participate in government before they should exercise the right to speak out about unpopular governmental decisions whatever they may be. We all have a duty to determine whether the decisions made by our government reflect not only the will of the community but also the good of the Community as a whole even thouo~h it may be unpopular for some. The future comes whether we want it to or not, change is a daily occun'ence and everyone must realize that it takes dedicated good citizens working together as a team, taking personal responsibility for the outcome to better prepare our comer of the world for our children. I have considered the commitment and dedication required for service on a commission and I am very confident of my ability to provide exceptional leadership for my community should my application meet with your approval. Thank you for your consideration. Ronald J. Touchette