Pogge-Weaver Reference Profile Confidential-Not for Public Distribution
Michael Pogge-Weaver
Professional Peer Has known candidate for 6 years
o Has been an effective leader to other staff and professional groups
o Understands the complications and benefits of living in a more rural area,
would fit in well with the community the size of Scandia
o Easy to talk to-a people person
o Sure of himself and able to stand criticism; able and willing to stand for
unpopular decisions if he thinks they are the best for the community
o More of a doer than delegator; has had to take on assignments (due to gaps
in staffing) that he could have delegated if the staff we there, but does so
willingly
o Well received by the council; able to deal with conflicting viewpoints and
"difficult to sell"scenarios
o Intelligent and curious about new subject matters
o Willing to ask for help if he should need it
o Not a whole lot of experience working with the budgeting process, but is
equipped with the skills needed to learn that task
o Technically sawy
o Able to laugh at himself
o Does not have a"tin ear"
SupervlS01' Has known candidate for 6 years
o Very level-headed
o Interested in a broad range of city functions, volunteers to take on new and
different responsibilities. For example, he is serving as an election judge
this year.
o Strong presentation skills, works well in difficult situations and with
difficult people
o Budget experience includes assisting with the development of his
department budget and controlling expenditures on a $1 million
construction project
o Responsive to council requests for information; tends to have greater
contact with members of the planning commission and the historic
preservation commission.
o Shows wisdom beyond his years.
Community Member Has known candidate for 6 years
o Easy and fun to work with
o Will be able to step into a higher level role without a doubt
o Capable of managing other staff;respected by staff he works with now
o Comfortable in a smaller town,will be a good fit for the community as well
as his career
o Has had to present and stand up for unpopular decisions made by the
council in the past
o Works well with citizens - even when enforcing unpopular ordinances or
rules
o Good communicator-professional,but not heavy handed
o More of a"go out and do it"kind of person rather than delegator
o Greatest professional strength is being able to complete tasks without
stepping on other people's toes - doesn't come off as rude or bossy but
manages to get the point across
o May need to get further involved in the community, considered to be fairly
private in his personal life
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