2024 Victoria City Council Candidate
“I am 100% the voice of the Victoria community. I’m here to make sure everyone’s voices are heard about what they want Victoria to look like. Together we will create the “Wright Vision for Victoria!”.”
— Cam Wright
Name: Cam Wright
Email address: Camwright1122@gmail.com
Home community and how long have you lived in your community:
Victoria, 12 years
Previous leadership experience:
Father/husband, business owner, HOA vice president, Victoria Parks & Rec Committee
In what community, state, or national organizations have you been involved?
VIctoria Crime Prevention Fund (501c3); Power Squadron.
How have you prepared to serve well in this office:
I’m currently on the Victoria Parks & Rec committee. My love for the community of Victoria shines through every day as I talk with my fellow community members and neighbors about what they would like the VISION for Victoria to be!
What do you view as the three top priorities for the City and how would you address these?
1. Downtown Parking
2. Hwy 5 project
3. Community amenities
What differentiates you from the other candidate(s)?
I am 100% the voice of the Victoria community. I’m here to make sure everyone’s voices are heard about what they want Victoria to look like. Together we will create the “Wright Vision for Victoria!”
How would you plan to balance growth and development while maintaining the character of the city?
Victoria is the queen of Carver County. We are the city of parks and lakes. We need to make sure we are using those tools to continue to keep our downtown area fun, lively, unique and not be followers. I want Victoria to be the best place in Minnesota to live! With the support of the community and the Wright vision we can make it happen. Major growth to Victoria is going to happen. South Victoria is an area I believe can help us accomplish growth opportunities without sacrifices being made to the downtown areas.
What is your approach to managing the city’s budget and fiscal priorities?
First, we need to question and understand the cost of the Highway 5 project. Can the city maintain their current assets? Are we spending all our money on Highway 5 versus the residents current investments? (E.g. — Rec Center). I will find out and be transparent with the community!
What measures, if any, should the city pursue to create more affordable housing for the workforce (including young teachers, police officers, health-care workers) and for seniors on limited incomes?
This is a tricky topic. Victoria is a highly sought out community to live in which makes our land value very high. I once again believe we can accomplish some of those goals with our south Victoria area. I also believe the seniors of our community should be first on the list to be able to afford to live, enjoy Victoria!
What, if anything, should the city do to provide additional or improved activities, shopping, dining, recreation, and parks?
This comes down to having the “Wright vision” for Victoria. We have incredible downtown business owners in Victoria and together as a community with a plan that we can accomplish in stages to make sure we keep Victoria the queen of Carver County. Fun, unique, lively, different from any other city surrounding Victoria!
If a competitive business climate is important to you, what should the city do to remove barriers so that businesses can move into the city and current businesses can grow?
Working closely with the business owners and keeping communication lines open for ideas on how everyone can work together on any issues and help everyone obtain success.
What, if anything, should the city do to increase transparency?
More face-to-face community involvement.
Where do you envision the city in the next five to 10 years?
I’m going to “keep it Victoria” with our charm and beauty but add some more fun for our community to enjoy with their Family, friends and neighbors! My goal is to not rely on the surrounding communities for their rec centers and outdoor family skating rinks and fields. We shouldn’t have to leave Victoria to feel like we’re a part of another community. Let’s bring community to Victoria and that’s the “Wright vision for Victoria!”
