Thank you to everyone for your messages and for your support in the recent election. I greatly and sincerely appreciate the confidence placed in me by the voters and recognize the responsibility that goes along with it.

Dear Friends,

After careful consideration and with a lot of encouragement, I have decided to run for Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor.

I have the experience, energy and commitment to tackle the issues and challenges the Kenai Peninsula Borough will face over the next several years and will dedicate myself, as Mayor, to responsible management of our borough government.

My management style is to listen, consider and incorporate different perspectives and opinions, research and evaluate the options available, and, make decisions based on the best information available and in the best interest of our residents. I’ll listen and work with Borough residents, the Assembly, local governments, service area boards and community groups; and, I’ll communicate with you, the public, about what your government is doing and why.

I encourage you to examine my record as Mayor from 1996-99. Like then, I will build a strong team to help manage the administration of the Kenai Borough. My record reflects conservative and responsible budget management, strong administrative oversight, an open door policy and a good working relationship with the Borough Assembly.

The Kenai Peninsula is a great place to live, work and to raise our families; and, we are facing many issue and challenges. The issues and challenges we’ll face include economic, education, public safety, solid waste management, improving roads, and multiple issues with our hospitals and health care.

With your help and a responsible approach, together we can keep the Kenai Peninsula great.

I would appreciate your vote on October 4th.

Sincerely,

Mike Navarre
Candidate for Kenai Borough Mayor