• "I am endorsing John Mazzitello for City Council.  As a civil engineer, no one has more knowledge about the city than John. His service to Mendota Heights over the past 14 years is well documented and highly honorable.  He is an outstanding leader and has demonstrated it for many years; not only in service to Mendota Heights, but for over two decades as an Air Force officer as well. I ask everyone to vote for John Mazzitello for city council."

           -- Neil Garlock, Former Mayor of Mendota Heights​

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• "​John represents all residents of Mendota Heights. He brings to the council deep roots in the community both as a resident, a professional, and individual formally appointed to serve the city. His experience in the operations of city government is deep and varied. This has been clearly demonstrated in his time on the city’s Planning Commission and City Council. We need elected representatives to advance and embrace the varied nature of all residents of the city and not just the perspective of a few or of a special interest.  We need individuals who hold a thoughtful vision of the future of our city with progress in mind and not one tied to the past. John brings this to the Council. He is committed to the city and a has a drive that moves the city forward in a manner compatible with the mission and vision of the city as expressed in its Comprehensive Plan, striving to implement the city’s Natural Resources Management Plan, supporting the activities of the city’s Parks and Recreation Department, while still providing residents essential municipal services in an efficient and fiscally responsible manner. It is for these reasons and many others, I believe John would continue to be a strong representative on the City Council and is someone who deserves your vote this fall. I would ask all residents to support John Mazzitello for City Council." 

-- J. Michael Noonan, Former 9-Year Planning Commissioner, Mendota Heights resident, Northern Dakota County Transportation Visioning Study Community Representative

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• "John Mazzitello has selflessly donated his time and talents to help my students understand the workings of both the cities they live in and cities around the world as our Future City Engineer Mentor. John is not only intelligent and knowledgeable, but he cares about educating and inspiring future generations of engineers and citizens.  John teaches me and my students about the workings of a city, and the balance that needs to take place to keep everything running, and the people happy. He volunteers to impart that knowledge to the younger generations in the countless hours he has donated working with my students.  Mendota Heights is lucky to have someone like John to give his time and energy not only to my Friendly Hills Middle School students, but to the city as well! And he does it so willingly and selflessly."

        -- Crystal Mielke, Science Teacher at Friendly Hills Middle School

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• "I have dealt with John on several occasions…both in his former capacity as Public Works Director/City Engineer and in his present capacity as a City Council member.  I have always found him to be an informed and knowledgeable public servant.  He is approachable and a very effective communicator as well.  I support him for reelection to the Mendota Heights City Council."                                                                        -- Tom Muck, Mendota Heights Resident

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• "John's decades of experience with infrastructure, land development, land use, budgets, natural resources, comprehensive planning, and more make him uniquely well qualified as a City Council Member.  I am not aware of any other elected official in all of Dakota County who has John's extraordinary combination of professional experience and knowledge!"

        -- Joe Atkins, Dakota County Commissioner

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• "John Mazzitello is a distinguished 22-year officer in the US Air Force. He also served 8 years as the Mendota Heights Public Works Director/City Engineer demonstrating excellent fiscal leadership. John is a licensed civil engineer, and a certified Project Management Professional. Mendota Heights is very fortunate to have such a qualified and proven leader willing to serve our city. John has my vote on November 8th."

         -- Jack Vitelli, Former Mendota Heights City Council Member​​

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• "John has a combat-proven track record of clear, decisive, and service-oriented leadership over time.  He's dedicated, trustworthy, and competent, with a servant's heart, and an uncompromising integrity under pressure."

        -- Lt. Col. Ryan Kaspari, 148th Maintenance Squadron Commander, MN Air National Guard

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• "His life has been one of service. You will not do better!  He's the right person for the job!"

        -- Aaron Corteau, high school classmate

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• "Vote for this guy!  Integrity and honesty...something unheard of in politics these days."

        -- Lynn Markert, high school classmate

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Also endorsed by (statements coming soon):

• Rick Hansen, Minnesota State House Representative

• Steve Norton, Former Mendota Heights City Council Member