Councilor-elect Dan Strickland - Ranson Forward
We ran a campaign on neighbor-first leadership, and together, we won. As your incoming City Councilor, I am preparing to turn our vision into action after the June 23 swearing-in and my first day on July 1.
Welcome to your hub for plain-English updates, total transparency, and practical progress.
Residents can now flag potholes, sidewalks, streetlights, crosswalks, sinkholes, drainage, and other visible infrastructure concerns in one public tool. The map turns neighborhood reports into a clearer work queue for Ranson Forward follow-up.
My commitment to you didn't end at the ballot box. As we move forward, I will stay visible, accessible, and hyper-focused on the things you experience every single day: safer streets, dependable services, and a city government that actually works for its residents.
You deserve to know exactly what is happening in City Hall. That's why I am making a pledge of total transparency. Right here on this website, you'll be able to follow along with my work. You will see exactly how I vote on City Council and, more importantly, why.
I'll provide plain-English updates so you're always in the loop. No jargon, no closed doors, and no guessing.
Visible, reachable, and focused on the everyday issues residents actually experience.
Clear updates on how Dan votes on City Council, once the term begins, and why those decisions were made.
No jargon, no closed doors, and no guessing about what is happening in City Hall.
Safer streets, dependable services, and city basics that work for Ranson residents.
Change doesn't happen overnight, but progress starts immediately. For my first 180 days in office, I am laser-focused on two primary pillars to make an immediate impact on our daily lives.
Getting the basics right. We are going to tackle everyday infrastructure head-on and make the visible issues residents report part of the work plan.
Infrastructure work has to be practical and seasonal. Over the next six months, we will push for clear follow-up on drainage, sink-hole concerns, and winter-weather readiness.
Unifying our city. Ranson is only as strong as its most overlooked neighborhood. Equal representation means every corner of Ranson has to be heard.
Some neighborhoods are not fully incorporated, many lack basic infrastructure, and residents across all wards have expressed feeling unheard. We are going to change that.
The map is the fastest way to turn a visible issue into something that can be reviewed, organized, and followed up on.
Report an IssueThis website will be the place for plain-English updates, vote explanations, resident tools, and #RansonForward progress notes.
Get UpdatesFollow resident tools, priority updates, infrastructure reporting, and accountability work as it moves forward.
Report visible infrastructure issues and help turn neighborhood concerns into a trackable Ranson Forward work queue.
Open MapReview the Big 4 work plan and track how each commitment is being carried into City Council service.
Track PrioritiesA concise breakdown of RFI, RC3, the Historic Ranson District, and the No Data Centers commitment.
Read ArticleI'm not a career politician. I'm a husband, a father of five, a U.S. Army Military Police Officer and Veteran, and a business owner. I've spent my career solving problems - in the Army, in government contracting, in global consulting, and in building businesses across five states (and growing).
But more than any of that, I'm a Ranson resident. My kids go to school here. My family's future is tied to this city's future. And I believe Ranson is uniquely positioned for success - if we prepare for opportunity instead of just reacting to growth.
Read My Full Story"I want Ranson to reflect the best of Main Street America: safe, well-run, and welcoming for families, seniors, and small businesses. That's what I'm working for."
- Dan Strickland
Military Service
Military Police - Iraq & Afghanistan
Family
Husband · Father of Five · Ranson Resident
Business
Owner operating in five states (and growing)
Ranson Forward now means resident follow-through: report issues, track the work plan, and contact Dan when something needs attention.
Flag potholes, sidewalk gaps, lights, drainage, sinkholes, and other visible infrastructure concerns through the public map.
Open MapFollow the Big 4 work plan and the policy pillars that remain central to Dan's service on City Council.
Track WorkReceive Ranson Forward updates as resident tools, public priorities, and accountability work move ahead.
Get UpdatesSend a concern, idea, or follow-up request directly so it can be reviewed and routed into the next step.
Contact DanSign up for updates on resident tools, infrastructure follow-up, priorities, and public accountability work. No spam - just useful Ranson Forward notes.