Mark’s Story
I ran for Kirkwood City Council because I love Kirkwood and want our city to remain a wonderful place to live, work, and enjoy for future generations. I work for the citizens and listen to you and represent you! I was elected August 2, 2016. I am running for re-election on April 3, 2018. Please re-elect me to City Council!
I previously volunteered for the city on the Citizens Finance Committee and during the last 2 years I served as the Vice Chair of that committee. The Citizens Finance Committee is a group of ordinary citizens who review all city budgets and make recommendations to the Council. Our work with great city employees ensures Kirkwood continues to be fiscally strong.
I am the Business Development Leader for a company called Veterans Home Care. We help war veterans and spouses receive a VA pension that helps them receive care and remain at home. I am privileged, honored, and humbled to serve these great veterans and their surviving spouses. I have a Master’s Degree in Business Administration with over twenty years’ business and management experience.
I am a member, volunteer, and leader at Concordia Lutheran Church. I volunteer with the Summit Seekers bible study group, help as an assistant during worship, and visit Concordia residents who are homebound. I enjoy helping others and working to make a real difference.
For twelve years, I served as a volunteer with the Kirkwood School district. I’ve met wonderful teachers, parents, and students at Westchester and Keysor Elementaries, North Kirkwood Middle School, and Kirkwood High School. Our great schools have kept families in Kirkwood as well as attracted new students to our district.
I believe that all citizens in Kirkwood should be heard, have a voice, and be represented by the members of the City Council. I intend to listen to our residents, address concerns, and work together to solve problems. I want Kirkwood to remain the most desirable city in Missouri for the future. In order to accomplish this, I believe the following:
All residents of Kirkwood are equal and should have a voice and representation
We should strive to maintain fiscal responsibility and stability while providing excellent services
Working together to create solutions and solve problems is a priority
All Kirkwood citizens have good representation through the City Council
We should maintain great neighborhoods, public services, and Kirkwood’s vibrant businesses
Communication is one of my priorities, and I will listen
All citizens should be treated with respect and fairness
We should preserve the unique charm, history, and vibrancy of our city
If you would like to support me in any way, please email me at mdzinstl1@gmail.com. I’d appreciate any help! Thanks for viewing my page! ----Mark