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Jon Bottema

About me:

I grew up on a small farm just out of the north metro. My living circumstance was similar to what many experience in Corcoran, we were right on the edge of town. we were close enough to have access to many of the suburban benefits, but we could retreat home and get away from the craziness whenever we wanted.

Our circumstance here is similar. I work in town, but maintain a small pig farm here in Corcoran. There is nothing better after a day of work to retreat to our own little slice of heaven.

Life is a participation sport! I get involved. Historically I have been active in the communities I am a part of. I have served on lake associations, served on business councils, been active in church, have coached a lot of kids sports, and currently serve as Corcoran’s representative to the Elm creek Watershed Commission.

I chose Corcoran as my families home. My wife and five kids love it here, we have laid …show more content…
I am unique, and I fit right into this unique town. I share your values. I work hard, I love my family, I value freedom, I thank God every day for what I have and what I can give.

I lead and run my own business.. I am a financial analyst by education. Part of my job is evaluating companies and cities for effectiveness and efficiency. I am comfortable in a corporate boardroom and can speak to power. My style is to be cooperative, collaborative, and search to find common interests, while maintaining my independence of thought and action. Angie, my kids and I also run a small farm here on about 40 acres. I am just as comfortable driving a tractor as I am in the boardroom. I wear a blue suit most days, but wear jeans most nights. Its important to be able to be an advocate for our lifestyle here, and at the same time be able to facilitate conversations that can be mutually beneficial with other large dominant political entites that overlap our