After ten years on council, Rob Muench is looking to make the transition to the Mayor's chair in Humboldt.

Muench is one of three names that will appear on the Mayoral ballot when Humboldt votes on October 26.

As part of a get-to-know series, Bolt FM is talking to all candidates for Mayor and Council on their plans and hopes for being elected.

Having been around the ideas for infrastructure spending, Muench says that he wants to continue with the progress they are making.

"Renewing one block of infrastructure for water, sewer, paving, can run between 200 and 400-thousand dollars," he explained. "As you see this year as in previous years, we are making progress. Council has received from staff a more aggressive ten year capital plan to ramp this up in coming years. That plan will have to be approved after the election by the new council."

Muench added that in discussing issues with residents of Humboldt, the majority of discussion always came right back to the topic.

"Infrastructure replacement is the main issue in the city right now. Capital investments have been a priority for council and will continue to be a priority under my leadership," he said. "We have adopted the Humboldt Asset Management Plan. This plan identified the age and the type of every piece of underground pipe and road surface in the city that needs replacing or repairing."

Whether it is infrastructure, recreational, or other projects, it all needs to be paid for, and Muench says that money to move Humboldt forward can come in a variety of forms.

"Government grants, corporate donations, loans, user fees, taxes and levies."

Muench cited a pair of examples in how some money comes to the city.

"Grants such as the Gas Tax are collected by the federal government and paid back to municipalities to use towards projects. The Building Canada Fund - that's the fund we are currently using on the water resevoir expansion project."

Another up for debate topic is business in Humboldt, and finding a way to keep it growing.

"I will work with the Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Business Improvement District to facilitate the attraction of new retail and expansion and retention of current businesses," said Muench. "Development must pay for development. Taxpayers shouldn't subsidize it. It's also the city's responsibility that we have the community amenities for employees and their families when they move here."

Muench was first elected to council in 2006. He will be up against Harley Bentley and Shawn Wempe for Mayor of Humboldt.

You can hear more from Muench below.