Prepared & Paid for by Jay Whiting for City Council 520 Third Ave E Shakopee MN 55379

Jay Whiting For Shakopee City Council

Reelect Jay Whiting Shakopee City Council

  • Priorities


    #1 Priority - Support for a new era for the Shakopee Fire Dept. As times have changed in Shakopee, along with other communties, it has become very dificult to provide the necessary services using a volunteer (paid on call) type of department. Utilizing a detailed audit provided to the Shakopee City Council changes have been made. My top goal is to support the new Chief and any reforms that may be coming to our fire department . #2 Priority - Innovation "HUB" The Innovation center project has the support of Federal and State leadership to the tune of millions of dollars in dedicated funding. This project will provide business and entrepreneurs the opportunties to help develop their businesses and employees. I cannot think of a better way to support local innovation and businees but to fully support this project.
    #3 Priority - “Cultural Corridor”
    Reasons I am excited and support this future project
    • New development along with potential historical tourism.• Utilize portions of the Parks Master Plan – that had input from a broad swath of interested parties.• Historic content – o New archeological remnants are turning up all the time along the riverfront corridor. The interpretation of this could create an even larger tourist attraction.o Schroeder Brick and Lime kilno The Landing (which would open to no fee – (with current proposal)• Memorial Park o Native American contento Park upgrades scheduled for 2021o Pond home foundationo Shakopee Heritage Society Pathways of Shakopee History Project• Potential for creative interactive digital recreations (proposal)• Huber Parko Potential upgrades as outlined in Parks Master Plano Riverbank stabilizationo Holmes home foundation• Historic Bridge• Boat Landing• Archery range• Gazebo • Partnerships o The SMSC (who own a portion of the riverfront)o Three Rivers Park Districto The Shakopee Heritage Societyo The Scott County Historical Societyo Various Watershed Districtso Minnesota DNR Priority 4. Taxes I am proud to have helped deliver continued low taxes. Shakopee remains one of the lowest taxed communities by comparison, in the Twin Cities. The City cannot control your homes value or what other jurisdictions (County, School District & other) tax you. But we have made great strides keeping your taxes low. Anyone who say’s different are not looking at the facts.


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About Jay


Jay Whiting moved to Shakopee over 32 years ago, when he finally found a place to call "home". He has worked in the printing industry since 1982 and currently works for AWT Labels & Packaging as a Compliance & Enterprise Safety Specialist. He raised his two sons here in Shakopee and is now a proud grandfather of two wonderful kids. He enjoys working with his hands on various projects around the house. Jay is an active member of our community. He was a service team leader with the Loaves & fishes program here in Shakopee for 19 years. His involvement with this program spans 22 years. Jay is an active Shakopee Lion member, Scott County Agriculture Society member and has been involved in our community for many years,
Jay Whiting is the former president of the Scott County Historical Society, former chair of the Shakopee Heritage Society, former chair of the Shakopee Cable Access Corporation, former chair of the Shakopee Historic Preservation Advisory Commission, former vice president of Shakopee Derby Days, Former chair of the Shakopee 150th Committee, former volunteer fire fighter and past congregation president of his church. As Council member since 2012, he has served as Chair of the Scott County Association for Leadership & Efficiencies (SCALE), Liasion to Shakopee School Board, Chamber & Visitors Bureau, Main Street, SPUC, Shakopee Diversity Alliance, International Festival Board, Regional Training Facility Board, Board member Minnesota Valley Tranit Authrity. An avid outdoorsman, Jay and Melissa have five Minnesota State Fair blue ribbons, for their jams and jellies, some of which are made from wild berries they have collected. Jay, and his family, enjoys hunting, fishing and camping, regularly making trips to the Chippewa National Forest for outings.

Yard Signs

Contact Jay at (612) 986-0900 or jaywhtng@aol.com for a free yard sign
Prepared and Paid for by jay whiting for city council 520 third ave e. Shakopee, MN 55379