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CITY OF BIRCHWOOD CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA 1 Town Board Member GENERAL ELECTION SAMPLE BALLOT Voting will take place at the following polling places. NOVEMBER 8, 2016 White Bear Township City Election on November 8, 2016: 1 Otter Lake Elementary School 1401 County Road H2 E 55110 Mayor – Two-year term 2 Eagle Brook Church 2401 Buffalo St 55110 Two Council Members – Four year terms 3 South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church 2480 South Shore Blvd 55110 Location for Voting – Birchwood City Hall 4 Heritage Hall 4200 Otter Lake Rd 55110 207 Birchwood Ave A public test of the voting system to be used at the state general election Birchwood, MN will be conducted at 1:00pm on October 28, 2016 at the Ramsey County Elec- Hours for Voting - 7:00 am to 8:00 pm tions offi ce, located at 90 W Plato Blvd. Mike Anderson, City Administrator For more information, contact Ramsey County Elections at elections@ Published two times in the White Bear Press on October 12 and 19, 2016. co.ramsey.mn.us or go to rcelections.org. Published two times in the White Bear Press on October 19 and 26, 2016. CITY OF DELLWOOD ELECTION NOTICE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 832 Notice is Hereby Given, That a General Election will be held in the City of MAHTOMEDI Dellwood on Tuesday, the eighth (8) day of November 2016, for the purpose STATE OF MINNESOTA of electing candidates for the following offi ces: NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION Mayor – two year term NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the general election has been called Two Council Members – four year terms and will be held in and for Independent School District No. 832, Mahtomedi, POLLING PLACE: State of Minnesota, on Tuesday, the 8th day of November, 2016, for the pur- Mahtomedi District Education Center pose of electing three school board members for four-year terms. The ballot 1520 Mahtomedi Avenue shall provide as follows: Mahtomedi, MN STATE GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT Joanne Frane, City Clerk WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA Published two times in the White Bear Press on October 12 and 19, 2016. NOVEMBER 8, 2016

CITY OF DELLWOOD INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS PUBLIC HEARING To vote, completely fill in the oval(s) next to your choice(s) like this: Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be conducted before the SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICES Dellwood Planning Commission on Tuesday November 1, 2016 at 6:30 p.m., INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 832 Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on October 19, 2016. in the Willernie City Hall, 111 Wildwood Road. Purpose of said hearing would (MAHTOMEDI) be to consider the request from Chuck Lucius, 6990 117th Street North for SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER a Conditional Use Permit to install an 8 foot agricultural fence on the east CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE VOTE FOR UP TO THREE property line to connect to the existing 8 foot fence on the south property line. RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA STACEY STOUT Legal description of said property is SE1/4-NE1/4 Section 06 township 030, NOTICE OF ELECTION range 021. LUCY PAYNE Notice is hereby given that a public test of the voting systems to be used JUDITH SCHWARTZ Joanne Frane, City Clerk in the state general election will be held on October 25th at 1:00pm. The test ______Published one time in the White Bear Press on October 19, 2016. will be conducted at White Bear Lake City Hall located at 4701 Highway 61. Write-in, if any For more information about the state general election, visit www.white ______CITY OF GRANT bearlake.org or contact Kara Coustry at 651-429-8508. Write-in, if any GENERAL ELECTION Published one time in the White Bear Press on October 19, 2016. ______NOVEMBER 8, 2016 Write-in, if any City Election on November 8, 2016: CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE Mayor – four-year term RESOLUTION NO. 11888 The precincts and polling places for the school district election are those Two Council Members – four year terms A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE TITLE AND precincts or parts of precincts located within the boundaries of the school Location for Voting – Oak Hill Church SUMMARY APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 16-10-2018 district which have been established by the cities located in whole or in part 9050 60th Street N CASE NO. 16-6-Z: AN ORDINANCE FOR A CITY-INITIATED TEXT within the school district. Stillwater, MN AMENDMENT TO AMEND ZONING CODE SECTION 1302.125, TO CRE- Any eligible voter residing in the school district may vote at said election at Hours for Voting - 7:00 am to 8:00 pm ATE REGULATIONS TO ALLOW TEMPORARY HEALTH CARE DWELLINGS the polling place designated for the precinct in which he or she resides. The Kim Points, City Clerk FOR PUBLISHED NOTICE. polls for said election will open at 7 o’clock a.m. and will close at 8 o’clock p.m. Published two times in the White Bear Press on October 12 and 19, 2016. WHEREAS, the City of White Bear Lake City Council may, pursuant to on the date of said election. Ordinance No. 83-6-666, adopt a title and summary of a proposed ordinance A voter must be registered to vote to be eligible to vote in this election. An CITY OF GEM LAKE to be published in lieu of lengthy entire ordinances, and unregistered individual may register to vote at the polling place on election day. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WHEREAS, in addition to adopting a title and ordinance summary, the Dated: August 11, 2016 There will be a Public Hearing at the November 1st Planning Commis- Council shall direct the City Clerk to: BY ORDER OF THE SCHOOL BOARD sion Meeting to discuss a revised Hunting Ordinance. Ordinance Number 124. 1. Have available for inspection during regular offi ce hours a copy of the Julie McGraw, School District Clerk Published two times in the White Bear Press on October 19 and 26, 2016. The ordinance deals with hunting rules and fees in the City of Gem Lake. The entire ordinance. Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for 7:00 P.M. at 4200 Otter Lake 2. Post a copy of the entire ordinance at the White Bear Lake Branch of the Rd, Gem Lake. Ramsey County Public Library. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE 10/11/2016 3. Receive an affi davit of publication of the title and summary from the THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF Robert L Uzpen, Mayor offi cial newspaper. THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY Published one time in the White Bear Press on October 19, 2016. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of White Bear Lake LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. City Council hereby adopts the aforementioned title and summary for ap- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That Default has occurred in the conditions GEM LAKE, MINNESOTA proved Ordinance No. 16-10-2018 as listed below: of the following described mortgage: NOTICE OF ELECTION CASE NO. 16-6-Z: AN ORDINANCE FOR A CITY-INITIATED TEXT DATE OF MORTGAGE: 4/26/2005 2016 STATE GENERAL ELECTION AMENDMENT TO AMEND ZONING CODE SECTION 1302.125, TO CRE- ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $132,000.00 Notice is hereby given that a state general election will be conducted in ATE REGULATIONS TO ALLOW TEMPORARY HEALTH CARE DWELLINGS MORTGAGOR(S): Dennis W. Larson and Judy E. Larson, husband and wife the City of Gem Lake on November 8, 2016. The hours of voting in all polling A text amendment to set standards governing the establishment and use MORTGAGEE: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. places will be from 7:00am to 8:00pm. The following municipal offi ces will be of temporary and permanent health care dwellings for single family residences. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 5/4/2005 as Doc #3852986 in the Offi ce of on the ballot. FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of White Bear Lake City the County Recorder, Ramsey County, Minnesota Mayor Council hereby directs the City Clerk to provide the inspection and publication The mortgage was assigned for value as follows: 2 Council Members requirements as listed above. Assignee: Chase Home Finance LLC Voting will take place at the following polling places. The foregoing resolution, offered by Councilmember Biehn and supported Assignment dated: 01/16/2007 Gem Lake by Councilmember Engstran, carried on the following vote: Assignment recorded: 01/22/2007 1 Heritage Hall 4200 Otter Lake Rd 55110 Ayes: Biehn, Edberg, Engstran, Jones, Walsh Assignment recording information: Doc#: 4004511 A public test of the voting system to be used at the state general election Nays: None Assignee: Caliber Home Loans, Inc. will be conducted at 1:00pm on October 28, 2016 at the Ramsey County Elec- Passed: October 11, 2016 Assignment dated: 06/26/2013 tions offi ce, located at 90 W Plato Blvd. Jo Emerson, Mayor Assignment recorded: 09/03/2013 For more information, contact Ramsey County Elections at elections@ ATTEST: Assignment recording information: Doc#: 4422022 co.ramsey.mn.us or go to rcelections.org. Kara Coustry, City Clerk All in the records of the County Recorder in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota. Published two times in the White Bear Press on October 19 and 26, 2016. Published one time in the White Bear Press on October 19, 2016. TAX PARCEL I.D. NO.: 15.30.22.34.0026 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 13, Block 1, Brennan Addi- GEM LAKE, MINNESOTA CITY OF WILLERNIE tion, according to the plat thereof on fi le and of record in Ramsey County, SAMPLE BALLOT NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION State of Minnesota City Election on November 8, 2016 Abstract Property Mayor-two year term STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 1517 HWY 96 E, White Bear Lake, Two Council Members – four-year terms MN 55110 Location for Voting – Willernie City Hall COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Ramsey 111 Wildwood Road LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: JPMorgan Willernie Chase Bank, N.A. Hours for Voting – 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Caliber Home Loans Victoria R. Keating, City Clerk THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE $166,384.70 Published two times in White Bear Press on October 12 and 19, 2016. AS OF 09/12/2016. THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been com- pliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes. Pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Ramsey, Minnesota at public auction as follows: WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 10/21/2016 at 10:00 AM SAMPLE BALLOT PLACE OF SALE: Ramsey Sheriff’s Offi ce, 25 West 4th Street, Suite 150, Saint Paul, MN 55102 to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said Mortgagor(s) or Mort- gagor’s personal representatives or assigns is 6 Months from the date of sale. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the mortgage is not rein- stated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the Published one time in the White Bear Press on October 19, 2016. mortgagor must vacate the mortgaged property by 11:59 p.m. on 04/21/2017, or the next business day if 04/21/2016 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON NOTICE OF ELECTION MORTGAGE: None. 2016 STATE GENERAL ELECTION THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAG- Notice is hereby given that a state general election will be conducted in Published one time in the White Bear Press on October 19, 2016. OR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, the City of Vadnais Heights on November 8, 2016. The hours of voting in all MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UN- polling places will be from 7:00am to 8:00pm. The following municipal offi ces DER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG will be on the ballot. OTHER THINGS THAT MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A Mayor RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPER- 2 Council Members TY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Voting will take place at the following polling places. Dated: 09/14/2016 Vadnais Heights Caliber Home Loans, Inc, Mortgagee/Mortgage Assignee 1, 2, 3 Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 County Road F E 55127 WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP Klatt, Augustine, Sayer, Treinen & Rastede, P.C., By Brian G. Sayer, At- 4 Vadnais Heights South Fire Station, 3595 Arcade St N 55127 NOTICE OF ELECTION torney for Mortgagee/Mortgage Assignee A public test of the voting system to be used at the state general election 2016 STATE GENERAL ELECTION 925 E 4th St., Waterloo, IA 50703 will be conducted at 1:00pm on October 28, 2016 at the Ramsey County Elec- WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP, MINNESOTA THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT- tions offi ce, located at 90 W Plato Blvd. Notice is hereby given that a state general election will be conducted in ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED For more information, contact Ramsey County Elections at elections@ White Bear Township on November 8, 2016. The hours of voting in all polling FOR THAT PURPOSE. co.ramsey.mn.us or go to rcelections.org. places will be from 7:00am to 8:00pm. The following municipal offi ces will be Published six times in the White Bear Press on September 14, 21, 28, Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on Oct. 19 and 26, 2016. on the ballot. October 5, 12 and 19, 2016. 10B WHITE BEAR/VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS www.presspubs.com OCTOBER 19, 2016 UNITED STATES UNITED STATES UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 4 REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 4 REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 6

BETTY MCCOLLUM GREG RYAN TOM EMMER DEMOCRAT (INCUMBENT) REPUBLICAN REPUBLICAN (INCUMBENT) Age: 62 Age: 56 Age: 55 City: St. Paul City: Roseville City: Delano Family: Mother of two adult children Family: Two children Family: Married to Jacquie for 30 years; seven Occupation: Member of Congress Occupation: Business owner, Ryan Plumbing and children, six boys and one girl Political/civic experience: Member of the Heating (plumbing and heating contractor) Occupation: Member of Congress U.S. House of Representatives –2001 to 2016, Political/civic experience: 32 years as a busi- Political/civic experience: Ten years of city Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives –1993 to ness owner. I have addressed the issues that matter the most to councils, six years in the Minnesota House, almost two years in 2000, Member of North Saint Paul City Council – people and know how to solve the problems that aff ect them the Congress 1987 to 1992 most. I know how to run a successful business. I know how to help Education: Bachelor’s degree from the University of Alas- Education: B.A., College of St. Catherine’s, St. Paul, MN people and employ people to get them where they want to be in ka-Fairbanks and JD from William Mitchell College of Law Endorsements: Minnesota DFL, AFL-CIO, Minnesota Police life. This is what voters are looking for in their candidates in this up- Endorsements: International Union of Painters and Allied, and Peace Offi cers Association, Human Rights Campaign, coming election. Served on the District 7 Planning Council and was Trades District Council 82, Minnesota Citizens Concerned for National Education Association, American Federation of a Soil and Water Conservation District Commissioner candidate. Life (MCCL) Federal PAC, Minnesota Credit Union Network, Teachers, AFSCME, Sierra Club, United Steel Workers, Women Education: St. Paul College Minnesota Farm Bureau, Minnesota Police and Peace Offi cers Winning Endorsements: www.Ryan4US.com home page, 100% ranking Association, National Federation of Independent Business Where can voters get more information about your cam- by Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life (MCCL), “True Reformer” (NFIB), National Rifl e Association paign? www.mccollumforcongress.com ranking by NumbersUSA (Immigration and Employment Issues) National Right to Life Committee, North Central States Region- – MN4 Comparison, Tim Pawlenty, former Minnesota Governor, al Council of Carpenters, United States Chamber of Commerce Q: With costs of health insurance skyrocketing, what is Former U.S. Senator Rudy Boschwitz, U.S. Senator Tom Cotton of Where can voters get more information about your cam- your view of the current state of healthcare in the U.S.? Arkansas, Pete Hegseth, FOX News Contributor and “In the Arena” paign? EmmerforCongress.com or 763-441-1270 A: Access to quality, aff ordable healthcare should be a right author Jeff Johnson, 2014 candidate for Governor of Minnesota, for all Americans, including comprehensive reproductive Hennepin County Commissioner and former National, Committee- Q: With costs of health insurance skyrocketing, what is your healthcare for women. The Aff ordable Care Act has extended man-Republican Party of Minnesota, Joe Soucheray, KSTP 1500 view of the current state of healthcare in the U.S.? healthcare to 17 million previously uninsured Americans and AM “Garage Logic” radio host, Dr. Steven Trobiani, Maple Grove, MN A: Health care costs have increased under the Aff ordable Care 129 million Americans with pre-existing conditions can no lon- neurologist and author of “Sustainable Healthcare Reform”, Rick Act, and it remains unpopular with many Americans. It is clear ger be discriminated against and denied health coverage. This Aguilar, President/CEO Hispanic Republican Assembly of Minne- that Obamacare has been an absolute disaster and Minneso- is a success. Yet, House Republicans have forced more than sota and Publisher of “Latino American Today”, Maria dela Paz, ta is proof of that. There have been issues with the website, 60 votes to repeal, restrict or defund the ACA with no plan to Chairwoman Hispanic Republicans Assembly of Minnesota, Janan individuals losing their doctors, premiums increasing by more replace it. I oppose Republican plans to privatize Medicare Sharpe, president of The Capitol Republican Women than 50 percent, and overall, Minnesotans being forced to pay which would harm seniors and people with disabilities. Where can voters get more information about your cam- more for less coverage. It is clear real reform is needed. Almost Q: How has immigration, both legal and illegal, aff ected paign? www.Facebook.com/GregRyanforCongress and www. every interaction with a Minnesota family or small business Minnesota? Ryan4US.com owner includes a story of lost or reduced coverage, outrageous A: I support comprehensive immigration reform to establish a premium hikes, or being forced to lay off employees because legal pathway for the 11 million undocumented people living Q: With costs of health insurance skyrocketing, what is your the costs and compliance are too much. across our country. The U.S. must continue to be a safe haven view of the current state of healthcare in the U.S.? During my fi rst term in Congress, I did vote to repeal for refugees escaping violence and persecution. I complete- A: Healthcare overall now is not as available and aff ordable as it Obamacare. But, I’ve also been vocal about the fact that ly reject the bigoted excuse that Muslim refugees who go once was due to increased government involvement. But many we need to work toward a real solution. We need to put the through extreme vetting are security risks. The contributions Americans are dependent upon it. Replacing it slowly with better American people back in charge of their health care. We should of immigrants in Minnesota have been enormous. They are solutions that are free market based and managing the funding encourage small businesses and individuals to work together strengthening our economy, adding vibrancy to our communi- of healthcare more effi ciently will avoid hurting those currently across state lines. And we should allow a person’s insurance to ties, and making Minnesota an even better place to live. dependent upon it. stick with them rather than with their job. Q: Do you feel the minimum wage should be increased? Q: How has immigration, both legal and illegal, aff ected Min- Q: How has immigration, both legal and illegal, aff ected A: The federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour guarantees nesota? Minnesota? poverty for millions of Americans working fulltime. Workers A: Our Sanctuary Cities hide the total number of illegal immigrants A: We are a law and order country, and it is crucial that we deserve a living wage. Raising the minimum wage to $12 per and thus the total impact. The aff ects are not completely known. enforce the laws we have on the books today. We should be hour by 2020 has my support. With forty-two percent of Legal immigration is supported and encouraged as they add great- targeted with our immigration policies, making sure we follow American workers earning less than $15 per hour reducing ly to our business and tax base; America’s current immigration laws the law and best serve the people of the United States. There income inequality requires raising the minimum wage to $15 need to be followed and enforced. We need to get rid of Sanctuary are visa and immigration systems in place so that anyone per hour over the coming years especially for women and Cities. wanting to come to this great nation can do so - legally. people of color. Q: Do you feel the minimum wage should be increased? Q: Do you feel the minimum wage should be increased? Q: What are your two top priority issues and what steps A: No, and the Federal Government should not be setting wages as A: Note: Incumbent chose to discuss job growth. will you take to address them? wages are part of the private contract between employer and em- This country was built on the backs of entrepreneurs and A: Civility: The lack of civility and blatant bigotry in public ployee and based on production. The original intent of minimum people of all walks of life in search of the American Dream. discourse on display in this presidential campaign and in Con- wage was NOT to provide a livable wage, and especially a wage However, today, workforce participation is at historic lows, our gress is damaging our democracy. For government to function limited by the government. This is a moral issue with an immoral economy is growing at a dismal rate and we have watched as and democracy to work it requires civility and respect, in spite outcome. the United States has become the regulation nation drowning of strong disagreements on important policy issues. Increas- Q: What are your two top priority issues and what steps will you the entrepreneurial spirit rather than encouraging it. This is ingly the anger and political benefi t associated with demon- take to address them? why I support – and have voted for – rolling back the regula- izing opponents is destroying our ability to fi nd compromise A: The two top issues facing the Country and my Fourth District are tions and reducing the tax burdens Minnesota job creators are and solve the most urgent issues facing the American people. medical care and jobs (jobs, jobs, jobs!) facing today. For the sake of our country and the wellbeing of our fami- I have great concern for the economic hardship on area residents Q: What are your two top priority issues and what steps will lies, I am committed to fi nd ways to work toward common and their hardship is the primary reason I am running for Minneso- you take to address them? solutions with all of my colleagues, especially my Republican ta’s Fourth Congressional District seat. It breaks my heart when I A: My priority is bringing Midwest values to Washington and colleagues who also working to solve problems. see my customers, the people of the community, unable to aff ord enacting policies that benefi t Main Street Minnesota. I hear the Workforce: Strengthening our economy demands a high a safe, healthy, and comfortable home. I’m in the health business. frustration of the time and money spent following unnecessary quality workforce. East Metro business owners tell me they Working plumbing is essential. People need safe heat in the long regulations. With the federal government’s regulatory burdens need more qualifi ed quality workers to expand their busi- winters and cool dry air in the summer. I work with people in need now surpassing $1.8 trillion, the average Minnesota family nesses. Investing in higher education, apprenticeships, and every single day, and I want to help them. I am the pulse of the bears nearly $15,000 in regulatory costs each and every year! workforce training to meet the demand for workers is critical neighborhood...I’ve been in business over 30 years and I under- We must get government out of the way while working to hold to keeping our economy growing and vibrant. Minnesota’s stand what happens when people cannot aff ord basic needs as the rule makers accountable and bring the power of lawmak- economy must continue to grow and we will need to continue a result of being out of work or being so overtaxed they can’t get ing back to Congress. to make the investments – federal, state and private – to ahead. I see too many people struggling and want to stop the We need to strengthen our security check system and require ensure we have access to the best workforce. needs of special interests put ahead of working families. I want the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI to conduct to go to Washington to help the people back home by address- a background investigation before any application for refugee ing their needs and making sure all rules and regulations have a admission is approved. I have led the fi ght to formalize a dec- common sense and legal approach to helping them and governing laration of war against ISIS to authorize the President to take their private property. As the Fourth District’s U.S. Congressional the necessary action and have the proper resources to defeat representative, I vow to work diligently and passionately to solve our enemies. I will work to keep Americans secure at home and decade long problems including those in neighborhoods with deep abroad. ties to family and business. “Politics is about the improvement of people’sle’s lives, lessening human suffering, advancingg the cause of peace and justice” — Paul Wellstonestone

Vote for Jamie on November 8th!! Prepared and paid for by Becker-Finn for 42B, 1769 Lexinton Ave N, Box 151, Roseville, MNMN 55113555113 www.becker-fi nn.org 42B OCTOBER 19, 2016 www.presspubs.com WHITE BEAR/VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS 11B UNITED STATES to our local schools as well as supporting local college to engage which right now is in deadlock because of disagreement in the in their regional economy to train for the jobs that are available. legislature regarding roads and bridges and Southwest light rail REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 6 Transportation: Find a sustainable funding solution for our issues. state’s transportation needs. This includes improving and Q: Would you support bonding bills, and if so, how much and DAVID SNYDER maintaining our roads and bridges. Focusing on our transit needs under what circumstances? DEMOCRAT and bringing mass transit to our area in a way that helps resi- A: It would depend on what kind of legislation is introduced that Age: 57 dents and local businesses. Also, work to replace the Rice Street will require bonding. City: Chaska and 694 bridge. Q: What do you believe makes a great senator? Family: Wife Susan, son Robert, Grandchil- Q: What are the most signifi cant challenges you believe the A: Someone who cares for the people; someone that the people dren Gemma, Jude. state faces and how would you address them? believe that they can trust; someone who can bring solutions Occupation: Union Ironworker local 512 A: Transportation, we need to put the partisan bickering aside to that will bring hope to the people. Political/civic experience: I’m not a politi- fi nd a sustainable funding solution and improve the infrastruc- Q: Why do you believe you are the best candidate for the job? cian ture of our roads and bridges. In addition, we need to focus on A: I am an ordinary citizen and business owner who has lived Education: BS University of Minnesota Duluth. Law Enforce- public transportation for the northeast metro. responsibly within my means and have many years of life experi- ment certifi cate Hibbing Community College. The rising cost of health care and the antiquated state health ences where I can relate to the challenges and problems that the Endorsements: AFL-CIO, AFSCME, SEIU, Building Trades departments. We need to move away from the old cure-based people face in District 42 and bring meaningful solutions to them. Where can voters get more information about your model and embrace a prevention model. It will provide higher campaign? DavidSnyderforCongress2016.com quality care and standards of living and save our state money in the long run. MINNESOTA Q: With costs of health insurance skyrocketing, what is We must overcome the bitter partisan divide that has gripped your view of the current state of healthcare in the U.S.? our state. We need to focus on what we agree on and being SENATE DISTRICT 43 A: It’s clear that the ACA has some things that have improved willing to honestly and openly fi nd common ground on issues we our system and several fl aws. We have to address costs. Our do not agree. CHRIS BELFLOWER insurance providers seem far more interested in executive Q: Would you support bonding bills, and if so, how much and INDEPENDENT compensation than reasonable premium rates. Current law under what circumstances? Age: 46 prevents many cost saving measures like bulk drug purchases. A: I was one of two democrats who initially voted for the City: Mahtomedi Everyone should be assured access to healthcare but to do so bonding bill last session. I will support a bonding bill this coming Family: Married: Shannon (6 years); Children: we must address the naked greed that seems to have taken session. We need to invest in our communities and the state’s Austin, Hailey, Mackenzie over the boardrooms of our health providers. aging infrastructure. Occupation: Construction Safety Trainer Q: How has immigration, both legal and illegal, aff ected Q: What do you believe makes a great senator? Political/civic experience: None Minnesota? A: I really enjoy being of service and playing a small role in help- Education: AAS Fire Science & Admin – Lake Superior Tech A: Minnesota is recognized as the best state in the country to ing our constituents with local or state problems. I think everyone College (2005) raise a family. The vast majority of us are immigrants. Immi- has something to contribute, so I will take a good idea no matte Endorsements: MN Independence Party, Poker Players Alliance, gration represents an opportunity for us. We are a high wage, who comes up with it. I am a tireless advocate for my constitu- Legalize Marijuana Now Party of MN, low unemployment state. The question isn’t about immigra- ent’s needs and will stand up to either party to accomplish our Where can voters get more information about your cam- tion as this is a state with strong Scandinavian, German Irish goals. As a father of three, I am constantly reminded that we are paign? www.chrisbelfl ower.com and European heritage. It’s a question about East African im- not only working for our present day needs but providing for a migration. I have no doubt that that immigration will benefi t future for the next generation. Q: If elected, what specifi c contribution do you see yourself us as well if we work together to solve our diff erences. Q: Why do you believe you are the best candidate for the job? most capable of making at the Capitol? Q: Do you feel the minimum wage should be increased? A: I have a clear understanding of many of the problems we are A: As a third party, we will be able to truly work with both sides A: Yes! If you work full time you deserve a living wage. facing in Senate District 42 and the state. I have an excellent of the aisle. The headlines tell no tales: Failing grades from our Companies that pay none living wages are subsidized by the working knowledge of how state government works and what it legislative sessions year after year. It is because of the two-party taxpayers. takes to get things done. I am always open to new ideas and will system we currently have in place. As a public servant, I will be Q: What are your two top priority issues and what steps work with anyone regardless of their political point of view. able to write and put forth legislation that will truly benefi t all will you take to address them? Minnesotans. It’s time that Minnesota elected representatives A: There is more than two. that represent them, not the interests of whoever is lining their Investment in infrastructure is a must. We need to modern- MINNESOTA pockets. Change starts at the State level. It starts November 8. ize our electrical grid, fi x our roads and bridges. 1200 bridges in Q: Tell us about your vision for K-12 education in your district Minnesota alone are considered structurally defi cient. This is SENATE DISTRICT 42 and Minnesota. How can that vision be attained? also investing in jobs that can’t be shipped overseas. A: Currently, MN leads the Nation with one of the highest As a Veteran I know that keeping our promises to my fellow CANDY SINA achievement gaps. This is not something to brag about. One of veterans is sacred. We cannot privatize our VA. REPUBLICAN my three priorities for Offi ce is to reform our education system. We have to make college aff ordable to everyone. Let’s Occupation: Small business owner – health- Develop and put in place a program that not only will allow kids address the interest rate on student loans and tie them to the care compliance consulting. to learn at varying levels, but will empower our educators to be Prime rate, the 1st two years of post-secondary education at Political/civic experience: Active in local able to teach their students, and we will be able to inspire kids to state funded institutions should be tuition free, and we must politics for over 30 years. I have been a delegate want to become teachers and leaders in their communities. allow those with student loans to refi nance. or alternate in my local BPOU for years and Q: If elected, and you had to focus on just three issues in your have been a congressional and state delegate district or the state, what would they be? or alternate. City director for Christians United for Israel (CUFI), A: First priority will be education reform. We need to do better MINNESOTA a three million member organization that supports Israel. Vice for our kids and educators in the State. Other issues begin to president of the North Metro Republican Women. Fellow in the resolve themselves with a successful education system. We have SENATE DISTRICT 42 Minnesota Excellence in Public Service Program, which educates a system that has already been proven in another State that is and trains women for public service. proven to lower the achievement gap, improve teacher quality JASON ISAACSON Education: CDA; B.S., B.A. From University of Northwestern and quantity, and actually reward educators for providing better DEMOCRAT services to their students. Occupation: College professor Q: List your top two or three priorities for the state and Second is Economic Improvement. Minnesota isn’t too bad off Political/civic experience: On the board of describe how you would achieve them? but we can make it better. We can and will develop legislation P.E.A.S.E Academy, a support system for a recov- A: Based on door knocking since May with the residents of our that will be able to cut income and property taxes, putting more ery high school in Minneapolis. I coach and I am district, the two top priorities for people in Senate District 42 are money into our families’ pockets. Within the education plan on the board for Mounds View Youth Football. the cost of healthcare and education. Regarding healthcare, I will comes a stronger and better workforce, shovel-ready to contrib- Education: BS and MS from North Dakota State University. fi ght to repeal the failing MNsure system and bring aff ordable ute to the economy. Doctoral Candidate at the University of Minnesota. healthcare to all Minnesotans. In regard to education, I will push Finally, our third priority is full support of our Law Enforcement, for reforms which will abolish Common Core and put education Fire First Responders and Veterans. By providing all of the Q: List your top two or three priorities for the state and back into the hands of parents and local schools. I will also seek necessary tools and resources for the men and women that pro- describe how you would achieve them? new ways to make higher education more aff ordable. tect and serve or have served, they can better and more safely A: Support the middle class: As the only member of either party Q: What are the most signifi cant challenges you believe the protect our communities and themselves. to off er a true middle class tax cut last session, I will continue state faces and how would you address them? Q: What diff erentiates you from your opponent(s) (i.e. why to work on tax relief for the middle class. I will continue to off er A: One of the most signifi cant challenges the state faces is the are you the best candidate for the job)? legislation that provides tax relief to seniors, as I have done in Dayton administration’s 30-year plan for development in the A: I am a public servant. As a fi refi ghter for 22 years, I’ve dedicat- the past. I will work to make college aff ordable to students from Twin Cities seven-county region. The plan entrenches a model of ed myself to doing whats best for the people I am responsible middle class families by increasing the Minnesota Grant Program, regional administration that negates the power of local elected for. Whether it is my crew, my department, community, or as well as putting caps on rising tuition. offi cials (including the legislature) and centralizes decision-mak- constituents. I will put them fi rst. The proof is already there: Education: Supporting Pre-K through 12th grade with adequate ing authority in unelected, unaccountable bureaucrats of the Highest achievement gap, Teacher shortages, and lower test funding and meeting the teachers needs in the classroom; reduc- Met Council. scores, which continue to trend downward. This is due to the in- ing the cost of higher education; bringing a vocational focus back Another challenge is the development of a transportation plan, cumbent’s failed policies that continue to be written and pushed. Minnesota deserves better and I will make it better. 12B WHITE BEAR/VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS www.presspubs.com OCTOBER 19, 2016 MINNESOTA As a lifelong area resident (third generation), I know our the old Bellair toxic waste dump. He also killed a com- area very well. I have been constructively involved in public panion bill that required notifi cation of parents about any SENATE DISTRICT 43 and community service my entire adult life. I am honored to school that is located over toxic waste. He killed a bill to have received many awards for this work experience from cap open enrollment at 5 percent above the state average. CHUCK WIGER groups such as the American Heart Association, MN Nurses The incumbent supports taking away your right to vote for DEMOCRAT (INCUMBENT) Association, White Bear Chamber of Commerce, VFW judges. Age: 65 (MN), American Legion (MN), Association of Metro School When Maplewood and then the Ramsey-Washington Cable City: Maplewood Districts, MN School Counselors Association, Readers’ Commission removed citizen produced public access TV, ca- Family: Five children, fi ve grandchildren Choice Awards (several times), and more. ble channel 15 and the religious channel 14, the incumbent Occupation: Attorney, Securian Experience matters. put himself on the government channel 16. The incumbent Political/civic experience: Served on did nothing down at the state legislature to stop the silenc- and chaired the District 622 School Board, ing of God and the citizen’s voice. chaired the Ramsey County Soil and Water Conservation MINNESOTA Q: If elected, and you had to focus on just three issues in District Board and member, Metropolitan Council. Cur- your district or state, what would they be? rently serve in MN Senate, chair the Senate Education SENATE DISTRICT 43 A: See answers 1 & 2 Committee. Awarded several recognitions for public and Q: What diff erentiates you from your opponent (i.e. why community service. Coached youth sports 25 years, served BOB ZICK are you the best candidate for the job)? on parish council at Church of St. Peter. REPUBLICAN A: See answer 1 & 2 Education: Hamline University (BA, JD), University of Age: One year older than Hillary Clinton Colorado, Boulder, School for Institutional Management and the same age as Donald Trump Endorsements: DFL, AFL-CIO, Education MN, Minnesota City: North Saint Paul MINNESOTA Nurses Association, MN Police and Peace Offi cers Associa- Family: Two adult home-owning married tion, MN Professional Firefi ghters, Sierra Club, Clean Water daughters, two grandchildren, two sisters HOUSE DISTRICT 38B Action, MAPE, AFSCME, Conservation MN, MN Building and one brother, many nephews and nieces, and lots of Trades and Construction, SEIU, DRIVE (Teamsters) friends. MATT DEAN Where can voters get more information about your Occupation: Professional Journalist, anchor-person for REPUBLICAN (INCUMBENT) campaign? My cell: (651) 770-0283, and email: charles. the Inside Insight News Hour Political/civic experience: Serving MN [email protected] Political / Civic Experience: Report on state, county, city, House (2005-Present) Chair Health and school districts and their elected offi cials for 25 years. Tes- Human Services (2013-present), Majority Q: If elected, what specifi c contribution do you see tify at these same levels of government. Leader (2011-2013), Capitol Area Architec- yourself most capable of making at the Capitol? Education: University of Minnesota, St. Paul Technical tural Board (2009-present) Governor’s A: Advancing education and job growth. As chair of the College, Century College, Inver Hills College Healthcare Taskforce (2016) Senate Education Committee, I am a strong advocate for Where can voters get more information about your Education: University of Minnesota, College of student achievement, opportunities and accountability. campaign? Call me at 651-771-8952 or on the web at Architecture My legislative experience and results, plus serving earlier www.bobzick.com Where can voters get more information about your on the school board and working with area businesses at campaign? www.mattdean.org and www.stopmnsure.org the chamber of commerce, have given me the opportunity Q: If elected, what specifi c contributions do you see to contribute and provide leadership. These eff orts have yourself most capable of making at the Capitol? Q: If elected, what specifi c contribution do you see been recognized by my receiving numerous awards for A: The challenge is the protection of our rights from the yourself most capable of making at the Capitol? public service. Education will continue to be my top priority government’s incremental erosion of those rights and lib- A: Minnesota healthcare is the best in the world. However, as we prepare students for a changing, global economy. erties. When government takes your money it takes your that great care is beyond the reach of many middle-class Q: Tell us about your vision for K-12 education in your freedom. The question becomes, “how much freedom of Minnesotans because the government has caused insur- district and Minnesota. How can that vision be choice are we willing to give up?” ance to become unaff ordable to many and unavailable to attained? We need to start by reining in the MET council and unelect- some. A: Each child deserves a high quality education. Our ed government regulatory agency. We need to protect I have a plan to get rid of the disastrous MNsure and schools must be safe and nurturing. We need to recruit and local control at the city council and school board level. We replace it with care provided the Minnesota way. We build retain high quality staff . Parents should be empowered to need to insure judges are elected not appointed. We need on the systems and data that worked, and will work again be meaningfully involved. to stop the creation of an outside commission by the Q: Tell us about your vision for K-12 education in your Our state constitution affi rms the importance of educa- legislature that would decide how much to increase their district and Minnesota. How can that vision be tion. Opportunity and program availability should not be pay and benefi ts. We need to implement initiative and attained? based on your zip code. referendum at all levels of government in order to give A: Kids can’t learn if they don’t feel safe. They certainly My vision for education (locally and throughout the state) citizens a real voice. We need to protect the family from can’t feel safe if the teacher doesn’t feel safe. We need is that students be prepared and recognized as the world’s redefi nition by legislators and the courts. to reestablish order and a safe and supportive learning best workforce. To accomplish this, the state now has Q: Tell us about your vision for K-12 education in your environment for kids. That includes dealing with the root school districts reporting on progress they are making on district and Minnesota. How can that vision be causes of disruptive or criminal behavior by students. We graduation, college/career readiness, closing the gap so attained? need to strengthen teacher’s authority to remove disrup- that all students succeed, and more. Persons wanting to A: The school districts where I have worked with teachers, tive students and establish order. learn more about school, district and state progress may parents and taxpayers are: Mahtomedi, Stillwater, White Secondly, we need to stop doing what doesn’t work. explore the district and/or MN Department of Education Bear Lake, and St. Paul. I also worked for the St. Paul Minnesota’s achievement gap is a shameful reminder that websites. School District for 28 years. I know school district opera- we need to put the needs of kids ahead of the needs of the To achieve the World’s Best Workforce, it is very important tions and problems from the bottom up. grownups in the big unions and special interests. that we maintain and recruit great teachers and staff . We My vision for our publicly fi nanced schools is: educational Q: If elected, and you had to focus on just three issues need to provide adequate resources for schools so they rigor and a healthy, safe, and peaceful environment for in your district or the state, what would they be? have the tools to get the job done. both the students and teachers. A: Middle class access to aff ordable health insurance, Q: If elected, and you had to focus on just three issues My fi rst step in achieving my vision is replacing the Holding political leaders to results, Reestablish Minnesota in your district or the state, what would they be? incumbent. The incumbent’s record goes back to when he civility at the Capitol A:• Education achievement: continue to make progress for was on the North St. Paul School Board. During teach- Q: What diff erentiates you from your opponent(s) (i.e. all students graduating and being college/career ready. er contract negotiations/settlements he gave out 50 why are you the best candidate for the job)? Also make college/post secondary training more aff ord- million dollars in unfunded teacher pension benefi ts and A: As a fi fth generation Minnesotan, husband, dad, able. underfunded school building maintenance. The incum- business owner and legislative leader, I have benefi tted • White Bear Lake water level sustainability: restoring bent became the chairperson of the Senate Education greatly from the humility that comes with the mistakes White Bear Lake and ensuring a sustainable water supply Committee and pushed through legislation that allowed that you make when take on those roles, as well as the for the region; promoting water conservation programs the school districts to bond to make pensions whole and success that comes from learning from those mistakes. like award winning “Race to Reduce” (I am Senate chief bond for maintenance both without voter approval thus Face it, Washington is broken. We need leadership right author). covering up the damage he did. The school districts were here in Minnesota to solve really complicated problems, • Jobs: work closely with area schools and businesses/ then able to shift dollars for bigger salaries, benefi ts, and because we quite simply don’t have a choice anymore. I’m chamber of commerce to provide opportunities to increase severance packages for top administrators. While on the committed to serving this district in the pivotal years 2017 student and worker achievement, adult education/train- same school board he approved lifetime health, vision, and 2018. ing, building trades/partnerships. Together, we accomplish and dental benefi ts for the retiring district administrator What kind of Minnesota will we have in 10 or 20 years? It more. and his family. He did this by hiding it on the school boards is up to all of us to get rid of the partisanship that blinds us Q: What diff erentiates you from your opponent(s) (i.e. “Consent Agenda.” to solutions and binds us to the status quo. Let us rise to why are you the best candidate for the job)? The incumbent, as chair of the Senate Education Com- the challenge. Successful experience. I actively represent our area and mittee, killed a health and safety bill that would prohibit always emphasize communications, respect, consensus the building of schools on former Super Fund toxic waste building, listening skills and civility. sites. The new Wildwood Elementary School is built on Victoria Reinhardt champions ideas over ideology. “You can always count on Victoria to listen carefully Re-Elect Victoria and find solutions that work for everyone.” - James Berry, White Bear Lake Reinhardt Working Hard. Getting Results! Ramsey County Commissioner Vote Tuesday, Nov. 8th or vote early! For info go to VictoriaReinhardt.com Prepared & paid for by the Reinhardt Volunteer Committee OCTOBER 19, 2016 www.presspubs.com WHITE BEAR/VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS 13B MINNESOTA Q: If elected, what specifi c contribution do you see member and cantor at Sacred Heart Church and member yourself most capable of making at the Capitol? of White Bear Lake Chamber of Commerce. HOUSE DISTRICT 38B A: If elected, as a member of the majority in House Education: AA Degree from Lakewood Community Col- of Representatives, I will provide leadership to attack lege, now Century College, BA in Business Administration AMI WAZLAWIK presented problems and issues with balanced solutions from St. Thomas University DEMOCRAT and outcomes. This is not possible for the incumbent Endorsements: DFL, AFL-CIO, Sierra Club, Conservation Occupation: Activity Leader, Extended Day opponent who has not yet done this in his four years, Minnesota, Clean Water Action, Education Minnesota, MN program, White Bear Lake Schools and cannot do this in the future as a member of minority Professional Firefi ghters, MAPE, AFSCME, SEIU, DRIVE Political/civic experience: Active in local party in House of Representatives. I am against one party (Teamsters), Minnesota Nurses Association, Out Front DFL Senate District committee, member of rule like we have in Ramsey County, which prevents a Minnesota, Take Action Minnesota the Minnesota Association for the Educa- balanced perspective for all residents in East Metro area. Where can voters get more information about your tion of Young Children and the Minnesota Q: Tell us about your vision for K-12 education in your campaign? www.fi scherforrep.org and my cell phone School-Age Care Alliance (MnAEYC-MnSACA) policy and district and Minnesota. How can that vision be attai 651-307-1625 advocacy advisory group, served in AmeriCorps three ned? times. A: Our kids deserve a world class education, and our par- Q: If elected, what specifi c contribution do you see Education: B.A. in Psychology, University of Minnesota, ents expect nothing less. Preparing our kids for the future yourself most capable of making at the Capitol? 2009; Master of Public Policy, Humphrey School of Public is arguably one of the most important tasks we face, and A: Advocating for using our State water resources in a Aff airs, 2012 local schools already do an outstanding job. But at the sustainable way and protecting our water quality. As a Where can voters get more information about your Legislature there is more we can do. member of the Legislative Water Commission and the campaign? http://www.amiwazlawik.com I will be a strong voice for our schools by fi ghting for our House Environment and Natural Resources Committee I fair share of education funding and advocating for greater have worked hard to encourage water reuse, create oppor- Q: If elected, what specifi c contribution do you see control of how we send those dollars. We need to enact tunities for communities to work together to fi nd ways to yourself most capable of making at the Capitol? common-sense reforms that will allow more state dollars use surface water and ground water to meet their needs A: I see myself most capable of advocating for changes to to be used where they are needed most – in the class- and to protect our waters from further contaminants. education policy that will help our students be successful room. Local school boards don’t want their hands tied Q: Tell us about your vision for K-12 education in your in school and beyond. My work experience and education by one-size-fi ts-all state government mandates; they district and Minnesota. How can that vision be have provided me with a solid foundation of knowledge know what works best for their teachers and students. attained? in the area of education and I hope to use this knowledge We should be giving them as much latitude as we can A: That all children have the same opportunity for a quali- to fi ght for things like increased early education opportu- in determining how to best spend the state dollars they ty education that prepares them for higher education and nities and more investment in student and family support receive and how to create the best learning environment the future work force. It means having not just high quality services. for our kids and our teachers. teachers, but also the critical support staff that so many of Q: Tell us about your vision for K-12 education in your Q: If elected, and you had to focus on just three issues our children need. district and Minnesota. How can that vision be in your district or the state, what would they be? In several of our area school districts children of color and attained? A: Job creation. Anyone who operates a small business low income make up 50% of the student population. We A: My vision for K-12 education in my district and in understands how excessive red tape is holding back job see more students from diff erent cultures and more dis- Minnesota includes smaller class sizes, more early learning creators. We have to work towards common sense solu- turbing is the large numbers of students who are homeless opportunities, and increased student/family support tions that put families fi rst and make it easier to create even though their parents are working multiple jobs. We services. This vision can be attained by investing more in jobs in Minnesota. must provide the proper support staff , support services teachers and support staff , increasing the amount of funds Lowering health care costs. Health insurance premiums for the youth and families and the proper counselors these available for early learning scholarships, and hiring more are increasing too quickly on hardworking Minnesotans. students will thrive in our education system and become student/family support staff or contacting with organiza- MNsure – which my opponent voted for and helped im- the high quality work force that our business community tions already providing these services. plement – has been a disaster and has failed our families. will need. Increasing our State Funding for these programs Q: If elected, and you had to focus on just three issues in When it comes to health care costs, we are headed in the will provide rich returns for every dollar we invest in our your district or the state, what would they be? wrong direction and have been for years. children. A: If elected I will focus on the issues of education, I will work tirelessly to reduce your health care costs. Q: If elected, and you had to focus on just three issues in transportation (roads, bridges, and transit), and economic Having wasted hundreds of millions of dollars already on your district or the state, what would they be? security. MNsure, I will also insist that we stop pouring money into A: 1. Protect and restore White Bear Lake. Using our region- Q: What diff erentiates you from your opponent(s) (i.e. this failed program and handing out bonuses to MNsure al water supply in a sustainable way, allow for water reuse, why are you the best candidate for the job)? executives. And I will fi ght to reform the system and fi nd the most effi cient ways for quality water to reach A: I believe that I am the best candidate for the job increase competition to drive down costs. White Bear Lake and promoting educational water con- because I am willing to listen to everyone, including folks Ending wasteful spending. The last time my opponent servation programs like award winning “Race to Reduce” (I with whom I may not agree on every issue. I am fl exible served in the House majority, he supported spending $90 am the House chief author). and open to hearing new ideas for how to do things better. million on an offi ce building for the Senate and hundreds 2. Provide funding to allow for all day bus service through- I rely on research and data to make decisions and will of million more on MNsure. Meanwhile, many Minneso- out our entire area. I have heard from many of our local continue to do so as a legislator. I will fi ght for policies that tans struggled to fi nd a job and found it diffi cult to pay citizens, mayors, city council members, leaders of our help ordinary Minnesotans, not corporate special interests. their health care bills. By using a balanced approach, I local churches and businesses that lack of mass transit is will work for smarter, more eff ective government that creating hardships for our neighbors to get to high paying eliminates waste and fraud while investing in Minnesota jobs and makes it harder for our local businesses to attract MINNESOTA families’ needs like strong schools and safe roads. the high quality workers they need. Q: What diff erentiates you from your opponent(s) (i.e. 3. Continue work on protecting our small area Businesses HOUSE DISTRICT 43A why are you the best candidate for the job)? from frivolous ADA lawsuits. I was a co-author on a bill A: If elected, I will be the only Ramsey County legisla- last year that helped address some of these issues. These BOBBOB CACARDINALRDINAL tor, not of the one rule party, representing a rational frivolous lawsuits have taken a new twist and I will work REPUBLICAN responsible check and balance on Governor Dayton and with our local businesses and my fellow House members Age: 64 his Democrat agenda. to continue working on this issue. City: Maplewood Q: What diff erentiates you from your opponent(s) (i.e. Family: Married: wife Sharon Cardinal, six why are you the best candidate for the job)? children MINNESOTA A: My successful experience working across the aisle to get Occupation: Business Agent, Calhoun things done for addressing issues for our businesses, com- Companies HOUSE DISTRICT 43A munities and children. I work in a way the builds respectful Political/civic experience: Mayor of Maplewood, 1999- relationships that focuses on what we have in common 2005; Maplewood City Council, 2012-2015; Maplewood Plan- PETER FISCHER and focusing on the issues. ning Commission, 1985-1991; U. S. Marine Corps, 1972-1975; DEMOCRAT (INCUMBENT) As a long time resident of the area with deep roots, my Ramsey County Charter Commission; Ramsey County Board Age: 58 great grand parents had their farms in White Bear Lake of Appeal and Equalization; Ramsey County Citizens Advisory City: Maplewood and Maplewood, I have learned how important it is for Council; Ramsey Washington Counties Suburban Cable Family: Wife Kristi, married 26 years, chil- us to build respectful relationships to help solve the Commission; Saint Paul Regional Water Board; Saint Paul dren Peter 25, Hannah 24 and Emily 22. problems our areas face. Working together we will build a City Business Review Council; Rosetown American Legion; Occupation: Director of Finance and Oper- stronger vibrant community for today and our future. Saint Paul Rotary. ations, Avenues for Homeless Youth Education: University of St. Thomas, B. A.; Lakewood ~ now Political/civic experience: Currently serve in the Minne- Century College, A. A.; Frank B. Kellogg High School; Roseville sota House, 20 years Maplewood Parks Commission - 12 Schools. years as chair, 4 years Maplewood Human Relations Com- Endorsement: Republican Party. mission, received several Legislator of Distinction awards Where can voters get more information about your cam- from League of Minnesota Cities, 7 years Boy Scout Merit paign? [email protected] Mobile: 651-398-1457. Badge Counselor and Assistant Scout Master, 9 years choir 14B WHITE BEAR/VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS www.presspubs.com OCTOBER 19, 2016 MINNESOTA and as a representative in my real estate business, we their jobs; and 3) County Commissioner salary freeze and need someone who can communicate our needs through term limits HOUSE DISTRICT 42B experience. As a mother and grandmother, those repre- Q: What diff erentiates you from your opponents? sentations come from the heart for the betterment of A: My experience in local government, limited budgets and JAMIE BECKER-FINN BECKER FINN all in our community. Common sense and life experience a fresh new perspective for Ramsey County and its citizens. DEMOCRAT speaks volumes. Occupation: Assistant Hennepin County Q: Why do you believe you are the best candidate for Attorney (domestic violence prosecutor) the job? RAMSEY COUNTY Political/civic experience: Roseville Parks A: Leadership and devotion to those I represent. My daily and Recreation Commissioner; volunteer, focus is the success of those around me in my family, COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 7 Bountiful Backpacks church hunger relief business and community. My love of people and knowing project; former AmeriCorps service member that we need growth in local commerce and common VICTORIA A. A REINHARDT REINHARDT Education: J.D., William Mitchell College of Law, B.A. sense policy reform that truly benefi ts the communities, Age: 63 Psychology, University of Minnesota not committee agendas. City: White Bear Lake I understand there are real concerns that aff ect our Family: Married, J.P. Barone; Two sons, Mi- Q: List your top two or three priorities for the state and community through the economic base of small business, chael and Erich (Erika), Two grandchildren describe how you would achieve them? which creates jobs, local spending and growth. We also Occupation: Ramsey County Commission- A: First, legislators need to be able to work together to need real-world aff ordable healthcare, not nesfi for those er District 7 pass needed legislation for our communities. We need to who can’t aff ord the current system. Political/civic experience: I have volun- maintain respectful language and discussions and focus teered and advocated for our community for many years on where we can agree. Second, we need to make children – from being President of the Lincoln Elementary School and education a top priority. That means supporting leg- RAMSEY COUNTY P.T.O when my children were young to spearheading the islation that helps families and kids, from early education new library in White Bear Lake. I am actively involved in through college. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1 the White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce, Friends of Q: What are the most signifi cant challenges you believe Suburban Ramsey County Libraries, Consortium of Lake the state faces and how would you address them? BLAKE HUFFMAN (UNOPPOSED) Area Senior Services (Board member), White Bear Area A: Right now our national politics is shaped by fear and Bio: Commissioner Blake Huff man was YMCA (Board member), Senior Forum (Services at Home pointing out what divides us, and this has aff ected Min- elected to the County Board in November, Action Team Leader), and the White Bear Lake Area nesota as well. Compromise will not be easy but we must 2012. Prior to joining the Ramsey County Historical Society. I have also served on the Excellence in work together respectfully to get things done. Board of Commissioners, he served as a Education Committee for School District 624, as Chair of Another signifi cant challenge will be addressing our reli- city councilman in Shoreview from 1996 to the White Bear Lake Environment Committee, and on the ance on oil and the way natural resources have been used 2012. As a City Council member, Huff man Ramsey County Capital Improvements Citizen Advisory for fi nancial gain at the cost of long-term environmental served as president of the economic development author-h Committee and Strategic Planning Commission. and climate concerns. We will need to be forward thinking ity, acting mayor, chairman of the North Suburban Cable Education: Doctorate of Public Administration – Disserta- in order to protect our health and economy in the future. Commission and several other community organizations. tion title: An Ounce of Prevention: Taxpayer Costs Avoided Q: Would you support bonding bills, and if so, how much Huff man is a graduate of Mounds View High School and through Preventing Crime - Hamline University. Master of and under what circumstances? Bethel University. He had been married to Joy for 27 years. Business Administration and Bachelor of Arts - Metropoli- A: Yes, I support bonding for necessary infrastructure They have six children and, soon-to-be, fi ve grandchildren. tan State University, Alumni of the Year. Associate of Arts projects, such as the Rice Street bridge at 694. How much Blake started and leads a local non-profi t, Journey Home - Century College, Alumni of the Year. would depend on the needs and the overall state fi nancial Minnesota. Journey Home buys houses in Minnesota that Where can voters get more information about your outlook. are in need of repair, fi xes them up with volunteer help and campaign? Q: What do you believe makes a great representative? rents the homes to low-income single moms. The organi- By visiting VictoriaReinhardt.com or by calling 651-343- A: A great representative is someone who truly represents zation has now started Veterans Journey Home using the 1749 the people by taking on the role as a public servant and same model, but with disabled military veterans. not for their own ego or personal gain. A great represen- Occupation: Ramsey County Commissioner Q: What do you think the county does well now? What tative is someone who listens and is capable of making Political/civic experience: Founder of Journey Home does it need to do better? thoughtful, smart decisions. Minnesota A: For the 16th year in a row Ramsey County has earned Q: Why do you believe you are the best candidate for Education: Bethel University the highest bond rating (triple A) from both Standard the job? & Poor’s and Moody’s, which means our precious tax A: As a prosecutor, I work directly with police investiga- Campaign Statement: dollars go toward public services, instead of high interest tors and domestic violence victims and advocates. I have I have the privilege of being the District 1 Ramsey County payments on debt. I work hard to provide those public real-world experience bringing diverse groups of people Commissioner. The biggest challenge my district faces is services and get great results throughout my district – safe together and making tough decisions. As an attorney, I making sure the former TCAAP property, Rice Creek Com- neighborhoods, a clean environment, good roads and tran- understand how the law works and how to advocate for mons, is developed consistently with the goals of the city sit options, caring services for seniors and children, and what is important. As a mom, I understand what issues are and county. When complete, a successful development quality parks and libraries for all to enjoy. important to families and see fi rst-hand how legislative should create $10 million in annual property taxes, 4,000 What we can do better – I believe in continuous improve- decisions aff ect children in our community. well-paying jobs and nearly 1,500 homes. ment, especially in budget decisions. By continuing to Over the last six months, I have spent countless hours The other top priority of Ramsey County is the safety of sharpen our focus on our work in Health and Wellness, knocking on doors in order to speak with voters in person every citizen. Whether it be infrastructure safety with our Economic Growth and Community Investment, Safety to learn what issues are important to them. I have spent roads or personal safety with our law enforcement offi cers, and Justice, and Information and Public Service, we will my life working in public service and I take the responsibili- we strive to make every person and family sleep better at improve our positive outcomes in a cost-eff ective manner. ty of representing our district seriously. I listen, I work hard, night. Q: If elected, what specifi c contribution do you see and I will be a strong voice for the people of our district. yourself most capable of making on the board? A: If re-elected, I will continue being a tireless advocate RAMSEY COUNTY for the people of Ramsey County. I am an experienced, MINNESOTA recognized leader who understands the complex issues COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 7 facing county government. I have a long history of working HOUSE DISTRICT 42B eff ectively with state and federal lawmakers to address unfunded mandates, and of collaborating with private, TRACY NELSON KIM POINTS non-profi t and public sector partners to fi nd innovative, REPUBLICAN City: Maplewood No photo effi cient and cost-eff ective solutions to these complex Occupation: Real estate broker, event Age: 51 provided issues. I want to continue my strong record of cost-eff ec- planner More information about campaign: tively providing quality public services. Political/civic experience: Community [email protected] Q: If elected, and you had to focus on just three issues advocate, Lions Club president. Ramsey County resident for 22 years. that impact residents in your district, what would Education: Kaplan Seventeen years’ experience working in they be? local government. City Clerk for city in Washington County A: The biggest issue and challenge impacting the people Q: List your top two or three priorities for the state and for 10 years. of my district is balancing the needs with limited resourc- describe how you would achieve them? es. My priority is to align our resources and cost-eff ectively A: Civil and economic rights by focusing on family budgets Q: What do you think the county does well now? What strengthen our work towards achieving prosperity, oppor- fi rst, promoting small business initiatives that give our does it need to do better? tunity and well-being for all. I will continue to work to tie communities jobs, education, family voices and choices. A: The County has numerous human services available to our budget decisions directly to positive outcomes and to Q: What are the most signifi cant challenges you believe citizens. The County needs to do a better job of prioritizing ensure accountability and transparency for those decisions the state faces and how would you address them? those services in relation to county wide needs, such as to our citizens. A: Our liberties are not an option. Focus will be on our transportation and environmental, in terms of dollars that Q: What diff erentiates you from your opponent(s) (i.e. spending and the real challenges of healthcare costs and are available. why are you the best candidate for the job)? educational options and how they aff ect our children and Q: If elected, what specifi c contribution do you see A: In recognition of my work as your County Commission- families. Our seniors and vets shouldn’t have the concerns yourself most capable of making on the board? er, among the numerous recognitions I have earned are: they have or feel like their issues are second in any way. A: A fi scally responsible budget, policy and services that Association of MN Counties President’s Award; Friends of Q: Would you support bonding bills, and if so, how much include personal responsibility and common sense. the Parks and Trails St. Paul and Ramsey County Public and under what circumstances? Q: If elected and you had to focus on just three issues Service Award; MN Association of Soil and Water Conser- A: Bonding should be restricted to long-term assets such that impact residents in your district, what would vation Districts Outstanding Conservationist Award; and I as roads, which we all use. Minnesota borrows too much – they be? was named One of the 25 Most Innovative Women in the we can do better. 20 years of experience in the real estate A: 1) Minmizing property taxes by lowering costs without Twin Cities by CityBusiness. If re-elected, I will continue to industry gives a real world understanding of debt structur- a reduction in services, that can be accomplished by 2) use my experience, education, and problem-solving skills ing to benefi t, not hinder. County offi ce work week of Monday-Thursday. It has been to keep Ramsey County a great place to live, work, and Q: What do you believe makes a great representative? proven a four-day work week not only has signifi cant fa- enjoy life. A: Someone who listens to the people, not the popular cility cost savings but also is more user friendly to citizens opinion of special interest. With 30 years of background in who simply can’t get to the County offi ce during regular the service industries, volunteerism, community advocacy working hours, or are penalized for taking time off from OCTOBER 19, 2016 www.presspubs.com WHITE BEAR/VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS 15B BIRCHWOOD 2012-current Birchwood City Council 1981-1984 Birchwood Civic/volunteer experience: I have a wealth of experience Community Club Program Director 2005-current as a public sector attorney. But I have also done pro bono MAYORAL CANDIDATE Board member: Stillwater Beekeeping Club, American legal work, worked on volunteer committees (such as the Birkebeiner, North Star Ski Touring Club, Twin City Bicycling Birchwood Safety Committee), and volunteered my time as KATHY BLEGENBLEGEN-HUNTLEY HUNTLEY Club, Face2Face Youth Service Bureau a speaker at local chemical dependency treatment centers to Education: Studied at St. Catherine Uni- Contact info: mary.wingfi [email protected] encourage those struggling with addiction to make positive versity – Gender Studies Miller-Heian Sales changes in their lives. Training Wilson Learning Counselor Sales Q: List your top two or three priorities for the city and Contact info: [email protected] Training Imax Presentation and Public describe how you would achieve them. Speaking Training/Public Relations and A: Sound Financial Management—using resources effi - Q: List your top two or three priorities for the city and Media Training ciently and maintaining our current fl at levy for years to describe how you would achieve them. Occupation: Owner & President Upward come. A: Community pride is a driving force behind government Spiral Consulting (Non-Profi t Advancement, Arts Collabo- Building Community by listening to and encouraging improvements and enhancing residents’ quality of life. As rations & Community Building) residents to participate in our government—we are all part councilman, I will promote the City and make neighbors feel Civic/volunteer experience: Racial Justice Facilitator of the solution as though they have a voice in the direction we take. I will – YWCA Leadership St. Paul (LSP) Alumni – Past Chair Maintaining our infrastructure—a very non-sexy subject, foster community engagement, improve upon the natural of LSP Alumni Committee Member Birchwood Safety yet fundamental to our being beauty of our city, and listen to ways in which residents think Committee Member White Bear Area Food Shelf Resource Q: What are the most signifi cant challenges you believe our community can be made a better place to live. Committee Member Board of Directors Theatre Unbound the city faces and how you would address them? Q: What are the most signifi cant challenges you believe Past Member Board of Directors Gild’s Club Twin Cities A: Our city is well positioned to address the needs of our the city faces and how would you address them? Contact info: [email protected] or 651- residents the next few years. A: Birchwood faces three challenges that I hope to address. 472-3585 We reduced our levy by 17 percent in 2010 and have not First, the City has an infrastructure problem that can only be raised taxes since. addressed by investing in capital improvements. Second, the Q: List your top two or three priorities for the city and Our council initiated a roads committee which has estab- City faces administrative issues with permits and licensing describe how you would achieve them. lished a long term maintenance and capital improvement that have created problems for residents and contractors who A: Our city needs to and can function with the highest plan and fund. want to improve properties. Those problems can only be fi xed level of effi ciency and professionalism including running We have improved our parks by adding a new hockey hut by establishing well-defi ned processes and relying on subject eff ective meetings where everyone is heard and progress and planted over 100 trees—all without any taxpayer matter experts to advise the Council on planning issues. Third, is made on key issues. Our city has a history of high volun- dollars. we need to enhance community engagement. Great things teer involvement and I want to build on this by empower- We added a leaf pick up service that has drawn rave can happen as a result of civic pride. I plan to focus on city ing our volunteer committees to solve problems. Its time reviews. beautifi cation so we can be proud of our community, which for a new voice in Birchwood that includes inviting citizen We established a water task force to ensure our sewer and will encourage others to continue making Birchwood a better feedback and asking our volunteers to make recommen- water funds remain sustainable. place to live. dations to the council for city improvements. Re-establish- We have listened to and addressed residents’ concerns Q: Would you support tax levy increases, and if so, how ing collaborative relationships with communities around by adopting new codes that apply to safety, building and much and under what circumstances? White Bear Lake will be a priority so we can work together resource management. A: I would not support levy increases on the hope that more with our neighboring cities on mutual issues that concern I am committed to ensuring our unique and neighborly money makes for better government. However, I would not all our citizens. My goal as mayor is to enhance Birch- community continues to prosper. oppose levy increases solely on the basis of being a fi scally wood’s reputation as an open and welcoming community. Q: Would you support tax levy increases, and if so, how conservative representative. If a tax proposal included Q: What are the most signifi cant challenges you believe much and under what circumstances? well-defi ned measures to improve our community in a respon- the city faces and how you would address them? A: I support the wise use of city tax dollars. To date, this sible way, I would consider increasing the levy. A: The last six years Birchwood’s administrative functions council has been able to improve infrastructure with Q: Why are you the best candidate for the job? have changed dramatically, including the elimination timely maintenance avoiding the need for costly rebuilds A: I have experience with both law and government. As an as- of one city staff position and continual turnover in our or increased tax levies. Our fi scal policy is sound. The only sistant county attorney, I deal with issues facing local govern- city administrator position. This turnover and disruption reason to increase our tax levy would be due to an unfore- ment every day and help guide agencies and elected offi cials has resulted in the lack of coherent and organized record seen, unpreventable emergency. toward practical solutions. My professional experience, along keeping and a lack of transparency in many of our city’s Q: Why are you the best candidate for the job? with being a husband and father, informs my perspective on operations and processes. In 2014, our city building A: During my time as mayor, I have worked hard to improve many issues. I appreciate not only what it takes to implement inspection and zoning code services was changed as part safety, protect our water and land, strengthen our commu- policies, but also how those policies impact families. I am also of budget cost shifting. Unfortunately, the new structure nity resources, improve the city’s fi scal management, and the product of a small town. Small communities face issues is not working resulting in confusion for staff , citizens fi nd common ground with my fellow community leaders. unique unto themselves, and I can use my experiences — both and developers. I will stabilize this function and all our Our city’s position is better than it was four years ago. professional and those drawn from a lifetime of small town administrative functions implementing operational best living — to keep Birchwood a community where we are proud practices including the development of plans for main- to live. taining and improving our city’s infrastructure. BIRCHWOOD Q: Would you support tax levy increases, and if so, how much and under what circumstances? CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE A: Whether to support tax levy increases is dependent upon the purpose and need of any increase. I would JOZSEF HEGEDUS carefully review any proposals put forth for any spending Education: MBA in Finance from Fordham increases or decreases. I expect to review requests for any Graduate School of Business, New York Registering to vote needed investments such as infrastructure improvements, Occupation: Over 20 years of experience in fi - park or road improvements. As we review city administra- nancial services. Currently I am a Trust Offi cer tive functions and professional services ensuring the best at Wells Fargo and manage a team who deal on Election Day and most effi cient ways to conduct city business, I will take with institutional clients. into account every possible cost savings as well. Civic/volunteer experience: United Way You can register at your polling place on Election Day. Q: Why are you the best candidate for the job? captain within WF, Best Prep (helping high school students to A: I have been working with nonprofi ts since 2001 because get familiar with working in fi nancial services, advise them on You must show the election judges one of the following their mission to serve others and the community aligns resume writing). with my values to serve my community and have a pos- Contact info: N/A documents: itive impact on others. I will bring to the job of Mayor of 1. Valid Minnesota driver's license, learner's permit or Birchwood 25 years of corporate and nonprofi t experience. Q: List your top two or three priorities for the city and In my work with nonprofi ts, my role is to listen to a wide describe how you would achieve them. ID card (or a receipt for any of these documents) that variety of ideas and needs, process large amounts of infor- A: My main focus is fi scal responsibility. I want to make sure includes your current address. mation and fi nd solutions. Some of the multiple stake- that Birchwood remains safe and a desirable place to live. holders I work with include volunteers, boards of directors, Q: What are the most signifi cant challenges you believe 2. A tribal ID card which includes name, address, signa- staff , clients and government to ndfi solutions and build the city faces and how would you address them? consensus. I will bring this expertise to my work as mayor. A: I would like to keep our taxes the same, make sure that our ture and picture, from a tribe recognized by the Bureau I have tremendous experience with large corporations and tax dollars are spent the most effi cient ways and to avoid any of Indian Aff airs (BIA). small and mid sized non-profi ts. I have a lot of experience frivolous spending. running eff ective meetings where everyone is heard and Q: Would you support tax levy increases, and if so, how 3. Oath of a registered voter in your precinct who can agendas moved forward. Also, I will work to empower our much and under what circumstances? vouch for your residence in the precinct. Employees of volunteers and staff . Our level of volunteerism is high with A: Only if it is absolutely necessary. many committees doing great work – I want to continue Q: Why are you the best candidate for the job? nursing homes, shelters and certain other residential fa- this and promote it even more. I love Birchwood and my A: My in-laws have been residents of Birchwood for over 50 cilities may also vouch for the persons who reside there. husband Steve and I love living here – it is time for me to years and I want to make it a great place for my kids, too. I give back to such a great community. feel that my background and experience could add value to 4. Prior registration at another name or address in your the management for the village. precinct. BIRCHWOOD BIRCHWOOD 5. Notice of late registration mailed to you by Ramsey MAYORAL CANDIDATE CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE County Elections. MARY WINGFIELD 6. If you are a college student, you may use a current Education: JD William Mitchell College of ANDREW JACKOLA student identifi cation card (including your photo), Law 1986 BS University of Minnesota 1982 Education: St. Mary’s University (Bachelor White Bear Mariner HS 1977 of Arts); Hamline University School of Law if your college has provided a student housing list to Occupation: Attorney (Juris Doctorate) Ramsey County Elections. Civic/volunteer experience: Mayor Occupation: Assistant County Attorney with Birchwood Village 1985-86, 2009-2010, the Offi ce of the Anoka County Attorney From city of Shoreview 16B WHITE BEAR/VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS www.presspubs.com OCTOBER 19, 2016 BIRCHWOOD the rink, completing the volleyball court and ensuring the tennis courts are kept in great shape. Campaign Statement: CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE Determine the feasibility of Birchwood becoming aligned My goals for the City are: to Mahtomedi Schools. If Birchwood residents have desire Complete the 2018 Comp Plan RANDY LAFOY LAFOY for this change I will organize community members to Complete the updating of the cities ordinances Education: Bethel University, Teaching work together with Mahtomedi and White Bear schools to Actively seek redevelopment in our business district. Certifi cate; J.D., William Mitchell College of determine if this is possible. Continue to actively monitor the city expenses and where Law; B.A., Macalester College Q: What are the most signifi cant challenges you believe appropriate make changes. Occupation: GPS LifePlan Coordinator, the city faces and how you would address them? Maintain the cities infrastructure Century College/Minnesota State A: I believe the biggest challenge that our city currently Civic/volunteer experience: City of faces is lack of transparency. In a community our size, Birchwood, City Council – 10 years, Mayor all citizens’ ideas should be heard. I understand that no – 8 years, Planning Commission – 2 years, President of decision will make everybody happy, however I aim to Birch Dock - 2 years, Facilitator Birchwood Plant Exchange listen to citizens’ ideas and act in the best interests of our - 20 years, Facilitator Birchwood Annual Garage Sale – 20 community. A key part of this is to ensure we have solid GEM LAKE CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES FAITH years, Suburban Cable Commission, Commissioner 8 years. communication between citizens and local government, to Washington County: Community Corrections Advisory properly inform citizens and to encourage people to speak KUNY AND JAMES LINDNER ARE RUNNING Board , Groundwater Advisory Committee. White Bear up and get involved. Birchwood residents will know that UNOPPOSED AND DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE Lake Historical Society, White Bear Yacht Club, Sailing their local government is here to support them. VOTER’S GUIDE. Division, Befrienders, White Bear Methodist Church Q: Would you support tax levy increases, and if so, how Contact info: [email protected] much and under what circumstances? A: I would not be opposed to a tax increase if it were Q: List your top two or three priorities for the city and necessary to support the goals of the citizens. Birchwood’s GRANT describe how you would achieve them. annual budget is about $325K. With roughly 350 house- MAYORAL CANDIDATE A: A. Avoid complacency. There are two parts to this. 1) holds, each household’s taxes contribute about $925 Make sure that our residents talk with each other. I have (average) to the city. Small tax increases may make sense, done this for 20 years and will continue to try and get our however, improvements may be possible via grant money SHANNON BRYANT residents to interface with each other by facilitating com- or private contributions. Education: Mahtomedi High School, B.S. munity events like the plant exchange and citywide garage Q: Why are you the best candidate for the job? Winona State University sale. 2) Keep citizens involved with the community with A: I believe I am the best candidate because I pledge to Occupation: Owner Wingstop Roseville activities/volunteering/committees/technology represent our kids, families and the Birchwood community. HarMar, Partner Teliyo.com B. Low level of water in White Bear Lake. Explore ways I grew up nearby in Mahtomedi and my family and I are Civic/volunteer experience: Local com- our residents can reduce water usage, then act on some of committed to this community. I have strong analysis, proj- munity youth sports coach, religion teacher, these suggestions. ect management and communication skills and I will strive reading helper at school, Big Brothers & Big Sisters, and C. Monitoring our ordinances to make sure they are up- for transparency and consistency. I am approachable and currently serve as President of Woodland Acres Neighbor- to-date with changes in technology, the law or resident’s will listen to and act on citizens’ ideas and concerns. hood Association concerns. Contact info: (left blank) Q: What are the most signifi cant challenges you believe the city faces and how you would address them? Q: List your top two or three priorities for the city and A: The 2030 Comprehensive Plan lays out some of CITY OF BIRCHWOOD CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE describe how you would achieve them. the major problems: The City of Birchwood Village will NICHOLAS LEEVES CHOSE NOT TO PARTICIPATE. A: • Fix and restore our roads, both gravel and paved, to face problems in the next decade adjusting to a slowly safe and pleasant driving conditions. aging population. Some issues we face might include: • Shift existing tax dollars to causes that will better Grant. an increased need for public services; residents leaving DELLWOOD • Keep Grant City Hall a civil environment where everyone during the winter months which will leave vacant homes; is welcome and everyone’s opinion and thoughts will be fewer volunteers to help out; a decreased use of the parks MAYORAL CANDIDATE listened to. because there will be fewer children; and a greater need Q: What are the most signifi cant challenges you believe to make facilities handicapped accessible. An additional BOB NUFFORT (UNOPPOSED) the city faces and how you would address them? issue might be the number of residents living on fi xed Address: 11 Meadow Lane – Dellwood A: Our City Comprehensive Plan is to be rewritten in 2017. incomes; this will cause problems (for residents) when the Family: Married, with two grown children My opponent approved a $15,000 line item in the 2017 City needs to fi nance infrastructure repairs, upgrades or Occupation: Independent services budget for the City Attorney Why such a large expenditure replacements. Public Service: • Dellwood Mayor - nine planned? I believe the Citizens of Grant should write the Q: Would you support tax levy increases, and if so, how years; • Dellwood City Council Represen- Comprehensive Plan as it has been in the past. Keep big much and under what circumstances? tative - 13 years; • Dellwood Planning development, city water and sewer out. Grant does not A: Yes. The amount needed to replace/upgrade/fi x Commission Member - six years; • Ramsey/ need to be another Lake Elmo. infrastructure as it wears out or become out-of-date. One Washington Suburban Cable Commission Member - fi ve Q: Would you support tax levy increases, and if so, how will have to balance the need, income of its residents and years. much and under what circumstances? traditional fi nancing, especially in light of our aging popu- Education: Dartmouth College, B.A. degree U of MN Carl- A: No lation who are living on fi xed incomes. son Graduate School, MBA degree Q: Why are you the best candidate for the job? Q: Why are you the best candidate for the job? A: I am a leader and have successfully worked with teams A: My long public service for the Village and its residents Campaign Statement: of people to bring about consensus and solutions. I work shows that I have the experience and judgment. I have A strength of Dellwood has been the City’s eff ort to con- well both independently and within groups of people to gotten the job done in the past and will continue to do so tinually ensure that our Ordinances retain the consistency solve problems and accomplish goals. I am a good listener in the future. by which the City has developed, preserving our remark- and will seek citizen input in working the best solutions for able setting and atmosphere. our stakeholders. An ongoing challenge Dellwood and other small munici- BIRCHWOOD palities face is providing traditional “local level” services to our residents, given limited resources and tax base. CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE Through the consistency and responsiveness of our City’s services, we are meeting and hopefully exceeding resident MEGAN MALVEY expectations, yet prudent in our use of taxpayers’ dollars. Education: MS Chemistry (University of Environmental issues are certainly another major chal- Voting early Minnesota, 2000), BA Chemistry, Minors lenge. We continually assess new regulatory initiatives to Math and Secondary Education (Ripon ensure that our City Ordinances are compliant and com- College, 1998), Mahtomedi High School plementary with the current legislation of other regional In Minnesota, you can vote early with an absentee Graduate (1994) governing entities. ballot starting 46 days before Election Day. Ballots Occupation: 16 years at Ecolab (13 years at R&D followed by 3 years in Marketing) will not count if they are received after Tuesday, Nov. Civic/volunteer experience: Birchwood Safety Committee, 8. Vote Early by mail, in person or from Military or Mahtomedi Basketball Board of Directors & Coach, First Lego League Coach, Mahtomedi Curriculum Advisory Group CITY OF DELLWOOD COUNCIL CANDIDATES abroad Contact info: FRANK PAZLAR AND SCOTT ST. MARTIN ARE Megan Malvey To apply for an absentee ballot, either fi ll out the 525 Lake Ave. RUNNING UNOPPOSED AND DID NOT PARTICI- application online at https://mnvotes.sos.state. Birchwood, MN 55110 PATE IN THE VOTER’S GUIDE. [email protected] mn.us/ABRegistration/ABRegistrationStep1.aspx or Q: List your top two or three priorities for the city and GEM LAKE return an application to your county election offi ce by describe how you would achieve them. mail, fax or email. A: My top 3 priorities are: MAYORAL CANDIDATE Improve safety for pedestrians and children by considering To track where your absentee or mail ballot is in designated walking areas on city streets. This includes ROBERT L UZPEN, JR (UNOPPOSED) potentially completing of the Birchwood section of the Age: 68 the process, visit https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/ Lake Links Trail. Address: 3646 Big Fox Road, Gem Lake No photo AbsenteeBallotStatus.aspx and enter in your name, Improve our already wonderful parks by re-engaging and Family: Married provided empowering our parks board. With minor changes, Tighe- Occupation: Retired date of birth, identifi cation number (Minnesota driv- Schmitz and Bloomquist can be made even better and will Political/civic experience: 8 years as Mayor be heavily utilized by kids and community members. This Education: MBA with a concentration in er's license, social security number or U.S. passport.) includes changes to prevent Tighe-Schmitz from being accounting; Masters Certifi cation in Project Management fl ooded after a rain, improving the basketball hoops in from St. Thomas OCTOBER 19, 2016 www.presspubs.com WHITE BEAR/VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS 17B GRANT is a priority for the city of Grant. With strong leadership GRANT skills, and without political baggage, my focus will remain MAYORAL CANDIDATE fi rm. CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE Q: What are the most signifi cant challenges you believe JEFF HUBER the city faces and how would you address them? DENNY KAUP Education: B.S. in Business Administration A: A concern with Grant is the spending budget. Maintain- I am a 29-year resident of the City of from the University of Wisconsin ing a balanced budget should be a simple, common sense Grant, married to Sue, my wife of 44 years. Grant resident for 11 years, married for 17 approach, which is a strong suit of Benners as a successful Together we raised our three children here, years with two children in Mahtomedi business owner. all of whom graduated from Mahtomedi schools. Q: Would you support tax levy increases, and if so, how Schools. Civic/volunteer experience: I have served much and under what circumstances? Education: Milwaukee School of Engineer- Grant residents as a Planning Commis- A: Benner looks forward to collaborating to keep the city’s ing, Cretin High School sioner, Emergency Coordinator, Newsletter Editor, Cable rural heritage for the 2017 Grant comprehensive plan to Occupation: U.S. Sales Manager, International Transpor- Commissioner and Council Member for 8 years. include; no sewer and water, no leap frog development, tation Company for 32 years Occupation: Currently a Realtor with 17 years’ experience. following a solid budget, maintaining premier roadways, Civic/volunteer experience: Grant Planning Commission I’ve also worked in International business development, and keeping Grant rural. With a balanced budget and by Contact info: [email protected] / www.voteden- new product development and distribution manage- not overspending, taxes should not need to be increased. nykaup.com ment. My wife and I moved here for the Grant lifestyle; Benner’s common sense business approach, strong work rural homesteads, quiet star-fi lled night skies and small ethic, and rural lifestyle, compliments Grant’s heritage. Q: List your top two or three priorities for the city and government. Q: Why are you the best candidate for the job? describe how you would achieve them. Contact info: [email protected] - 651-470-9039 / A: If you would like to contact Jaime Benner regarding your A: My top priority is to keep the character and culture of website: www.votejeff huber.com concerns or thoughts about our lovely city, your involve- Grant great. Our city has a history of being a wonder- ment is welcomed. Jaime Benner would love to discuss ful place to raise a family and I want that to continue. Q: List your top two or three priorities for the city and any of Grant’s community issues. She is open to having Keeping Grant great includes continuing our path of how to achieve them. discussions, personal meetings, and/or phone conversa- local control, low taxes, small and effi cient city staff and A: Resist changing Grant. Over 10 years I have successfully tions with any of the residents of Grant. following existing ordinances. Our residents deserve the resisted changing Grant. I support our current develop- council’s time and eff ort be focused on city business. This ment guidelines and have a very solid history of doing so, is accomplished with fact-based cooperation and commu- this will not change. Carefully sticking to these rules and GRANT nication. In business I have worked tirelessly with integrity, fairly enforcing them has kept Grant the City most of us and I pledge the same to the council and the public. moved here to experience. CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE Q: What are the most signifi cant challenges you believe Keep taxes low and Government small. By effi ciently the city faces and how you would address them? running our City with one part time employee, we’ve max- TOM CARR A: Key issues are development and taxation. Grant simply imized the effi ciency of services and kept taxes and costs Education: Mahtomedi High School and needs to be maintained, not fi xed. I support development low. We employ local contractors for almost all City ser- Dunwoody Institute within our current ordinances, maintaining our existing vices, keeping our community strong and locally focused. Occupation: Realtor density. Our history has been low taxation while providing We’ve designed and approved a 10 year road maintenance Civic/volunteer experience: Mayor of solid services within our budget. I will work to maintain plan that is improving our roads fast. Our gravel roads are Grant 14 years this approach, keeping us accountable to our residents. better than ever and pavement is being maintained prop- Contact info: [email protected] 651- Q: Would you support tax levy increases, and if so, how erly extending life and cutting costs. There simply is no one 303-8001 much and under what circumstances? issue that is most important, which is why experience in A: Increases in the cost of contracts for city services have managing the range of issues is key. Q: List your top two or three priorities for the city and been reasonable and appropriate. Therefore, I would Proper management that honors our heritage. If chosen describe how you would achieve them. expect adjustments to our city levy to be minimal. as your Mayor, I will enforce fair but lively debate at our A: I think in order of importance it would be keep to our Q: Why are you the best candidate for the job? meetings; all voices will be heard, but respectful exchange current ordinances, keep taxes low, and keep the rural A: As a resident of Grant for nearly 30 years, I have of ideas will be the rule. I like Grant how it is, of course we character we all enjoy. Grant didn’t happen by accident. attended council meetings and witnessed the fi scal and have challenges every City does but we’ve successfully It was because the past Councils and Township Boards organizational challenges our city faces. My business designed and faithfully followed a low tax, small govern- looked at the big picture that has guided us for a very long background in multiple industries with a wide variety of ment course that’s worked for many years. Change for time. I would keep the recipe for this continuing into the personnel equips me to work in a cooperative manner. changes sake is no way to preserve Grant. future. If we start making small changes that don’t fi t Together with our great city staff , I will work to minimize Q: What are the most signifi cant challenges you believe Grant then eventually we could lose it all. legal expenditures, and enforce our ordinances. With your the city faces and how you would address them? Q: What are the most signifi cant challenges you believe vote, I will keep Grant great. A: The unfair distribution of gas tax money distributed by the city faces and how you would address them? our state legislature is a major challenge to our City. Over A: We don’t need more government, more taxes, and more 4,200 Grant residents pay millions in State gasoline taxes intrusion into our City. We need to strongly fi ght against GRANT each year but our City receives virtually no money back to that. People in Grant want to be left alone. They want help maintain our nearly 70 miles of roads, almost every to be able to aff ord to live in their homes without being CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE dollar spent is local property taxes. We manage this by be- forced out by higher taxes. So no huge tax increases. They ing extremely frugal and smart with our spending, but the don’t want the Met Council dictating what we have to do. SANDRA KNAEBLE situation is grossly unfair. Every City surrounding us with Stay to our current ordinances and then outside politics Education: B.A. Vassar College 1980 over 5,000 residents gets this money but not Grant, this should leave us alone. They don’t want people running for Occupation: teacher must change and we will be working on this as a combined our City Council screaming the sky is falling when it isn’t. Civic/volunteer experience: Catechism Council in the next four years. Grant has done more with less for as long as I can remem- teacher, volunteer at Lakeshore Players, Q: Would you support tax levy increases, and if so, how ber. We can continue to do so in the foreseeable future, if volunteer instructor Rolling Hills Equestrian much and under what circumstances? the right people are on the Council. I think we are doing a Center. A: If resident’s demand tax increases I will work with them good job currently but this only happens with the day to Contact info: [email protected] to understand demand for more services but will fi rst work day work of our staff and contractors. to increase effi ciency of the expected service delivery. Q: Would you support tax levy increases, and if so, how Q: List your top two or three priorities for the city and Q: Why are you the best candidate for the job? much and under what circumstances? describe how you would achieve them. A: In one word; Experience, my supporters and I have a A: I will always support small tax increases to keep up A: At this point in time, The City of Grant is a bucolic wonder history of preserving Grant in its present form, there is no with expense increases. Some of these are caused by the in a sea of encroaching suburbia. I am very much dedicated to arguing this fact. Join my supporters and me in continuing fact we contract for services as part of our Comprehensive keeping Grant the rural beauty that it is. In order to do this, we to preserve Grant as our quiet retreat in the Country as our Plan. These increases are dictated by other communities must keep city water and sewer out of Grant. We can achieve strong past performance predicts a bright future for Grant. and their costs to provide us services. I think the need for this goal by carefully following the Grant Comprehensive Plan any large tax increases is not needed at this time. If there which specifi es a ten acre density. were a reason for any large tax increase the voters should Another aid in the goal of keeping Grant rural will be to GRANT decide after all the information on “why” was presented establish a well functioning City Council, which will give to them. Past Councils I have been part of decided no Grant’s citizens the representation they deserve. We need to CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE large tax increases were wanted by the residents. These require workmanlike behavior of the City Council members, Councils and I have also kept sewer and water out of Grant reestablishing Robert’s Rules of Order and promoting full JAIME BENNER which would cause quite the tax increase! I will continue transparency to city government. Education: Bachelors Degree from the to NOT allow sewer and water into Grant other than to the We also need to use our tax dollars sensibly, by allocating University of Minnesota Mahtomedi Schools, which has had sewer and water since precious tax dollars to the legitimate needs of Grant -- roads Contact info: bennergrantcitycouncil@ the 1970s. being the primary example. We need to put an end to gmail.com Q: Why are you the best candidate for the job? frivolous lawsuits against Grant’s own citizens, which not only Occupation: Owns and operates a suc- A: I have years of experience on the Council. My family has wastes money but pits resident against the city. cessful business in the City of Grant. After lived in Grant for 50 years. I grew up here. I have raised my Q: What are the most signifi cant challenges you believe graduating from the University of Minneso- family here. I am not infl uenced by the fast talkers, money the city faces and how you would address them? ta, she aggressively pursued her passion for horses and a grabbers, politicians, appointed bureaucrats, doom and A: We must stop unwanted development, on the one hand, rural lifestyle which continues to provide her with success gloomers, and all the others who would want to change and ensure our community has safe and functioning roads on in her chosen fi eld. what we have. Over the years I have learned that it’s way the other. Civic/Volunteer experience: Worked to create a business harder to say no then yes. So I promise that when change Q: Would you support tax levy increases, and if so, how which supports her philanthropic nature by providing comes knocking and doesn’t fi t Grant, I will loudly say much and under what circumstances? services and donations to dozens of local and national “No”. A: I believe that Grant can keep taxes low by using its tax charities. dollars wisely. Q: Why are you the best candidate for the job? Q: List your top two or three priorities for the city and A: I am a strategic thinker who understands the challenges describe how you would achieve them. facing Grant. I am also a good communicator who is able to A: The city of Grant’s long range comprehensive plan has work with other people, both council members and citizens, already been written. Adhering to the comprehensive plan to fi nd shared solutions to our problems. 18B WHITE BEAR/VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS www.presspubs.com OCTOBER 19, 2016 MAHTOMEDI A: I have extensive experience managing a 45 million dollar annually at 10 U.S. plant sites and four international budget and I am prepared to make tough decisions to locations. Our department’s annual spending budget was SCHOOL BOARD address today’s economic challenges. My administrative over 100 million dollars. It was my responsibility to review background coupled with my work as a Vadnais Heights proposed projects based on their engineering design MAHTOMEDI SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER CANDI- council member and involvement in community activities, solutions, total cost and their fi nancial justifi cation. This DATE LUCY PAYNE DID NOT RESPOND. including youth coaching, have helped prepare me to serve experience makes me well qualifi ed to review the projects you as mayor. proposed by the city of Vadnais Heights and the city’s $6 million dollar annual budget. MAHTOMEDI SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER CANDI- Civic/volunteer experience: Currently serving and com- VADNAIS HEIGHTS MAYORAL CANDIDATE CHUCK DATE JUDITH SCHWARTZ DID NOT RESPOND. pleting my fi rst term as Vadnais City Council member. VELASQUEZ DID NOT RESPOND. Years of residency: 36 years Phone: 651-653-8511 MAHTOMEDI SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER CANDI- Email: [email protected] DATE STACEY STOUT DID NOT RESPOND. VADNAIS HEIGHTS Q: List your top two or three priorities for the city and CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE describe how you would achieve them. PINE SPRINGS A: My top Priorities are maintaining public safety, keeping our property taxes and utility fees low and maintaining HEIDI GUNDERSON our city’s infrastructure while keeping street assessments PINEPINE SSPRINGSPRINGS MMAYORAYOR FFRANKRANK BBASTYRASTYR IS RRUN-UN Education: Associates Degree – RN 1995 down. NING UNOPPOSED AND CHOSE NOT TO PARTICI- University of St Catherine I will continue to analyze all city projects based on why Occupation: President/Co-owner, Woodys the spending is needed: what are the project’s benefi ts to PATE IN THE VOTER’S GUIDE. Rebar Co, Inc. Vadnais Heights public safety, basic city services and how the project would Civic Volunteer Experience: School improve the local economy and the livability of our city. CANDIDATES RUNNING FOR CITY COUNCIL (ELECT Volunteer: PTO Board Member (2011), Q: What are the most signifi cant challenges you believe art volunteer (2010-2015), carnival committee member the city faces and how would you address them? TWO): BRANDON DAHL AND INCUMBENTS (2010-2015) Matoska International Elementary. Public A: The most signifi cant challenge will be increasing prop- WILLIAM FEELY AND THOMAS NOVAK DID NOT service fellowships: Minnesota Excellence in Public Service erty tax rates. We currently have annual city budgets that RESPOND TO THE QUESTIONNAIRE. Fellow 2014, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Leadership are comprised of 80 percent, covering city staff salaries, Minnesota alumna 2015-16. Professional Boards/Affi lia- benefi ts and for our Ramsey County Sheriff ’s support. The tions: Chair, MN Chamber of Commerce Labor Manage- remaining 20 percent of the budget covers the basic up- ment Policy Committee (current). Chair, Minnesota Steel keep and replacement of our current city equipment and VADNAIS HEIGHTS Erectors Association Negotiation Committee (current). street repairs. During my four years on the council the cost MAYORAL CANDIDATE Trustee, Twin City Ironworkers Pension, Health and Wel- of city salaries has been increasing at over two percent fare, Annuity Fund (current). Board Member, Minnesota per year, In addition healthcare and retirement benefi ts Employers Workers Compensation Alliance (current). are increasing faster than 10 percent annually. Cutting or BOB FLETCHER Former Board Member and past President, Association of neglecting the repairs to our streets, buildings and equip- Education: Bachelor of Science Degree, Women Contractors. ment will only delay the impact of future personnel costs. Hamline University Years of Residency: 30 To deal with rising salaries, healthcare and our state’s Occupation: Vadnais Heights City Council Phone: 651-308-5828 unfunded retirement liability, will require more fl exibility Member; Counter-Terrorism Instructor Email: [email protected] with staffi ng and contract services. Civic/volunteer experience: Former Ramsey Q: Would you support tax levy increases, and if so, how County Sheriff ; Vadnais Heights City Center Q: List your top two or three priorities for the city and much and under what circumstances? Task Force Member ; Opioid Prevention Coalition Committee describe how you would achieve them? A: I have voted both against and for levy increases in Member; Youth Athletics Coach A: Continue to provide an excellent level of essential the past. I would like levies to be 2 percent or less but Years of residency: 13 services to our community while keeping property taxes have supported 3 percent levies to cover city salaries and Phone: 651-248-2400 low and respecting the taxpayer pocketbook. Develop a benefi ts. I would vote against any levy increases for new Email: Mayor@bobfl etcher.net strategic plan to increase the city’s reserve funding. spending on new buildings or park expansions that would Q: What are the most signifi cant challenges you believe result in increases to annual spending and increased Q: List your top two or three priorities for the city and the city faces and how would you address them? staffi ng for their operations. I will vote for levy increases describe how you would achieve them? A: Over the past few years our level of reserve funds has that are needed to cover the current cost of salaries and A: Public safety, fi scal responsibility, economic growth and dropped signifi cantly. It is extremely important that we benefi ts of city staff . youth development will be top priority issues. My law en- have enough money in reserve to avoid additional taxes Q: Why do you believe you are the best candidate for forcement background will ensure that Vadnais Heights has when we need to make unforeseen purchases or improve- the job? the best police service possible. Youth recreation programs ments to infrastructure. A: My experience as a department manager with and quality trails will continue to be a top priorities as will The demographics of our community are changing. An headcount and budget responsibility qualifi es me. Those keeping our tax rate one of the lowest in the metropoli- aging community brings development of new senior living responsibilities help me to better understand our current tan area. Completion of the City Center development is options in Vadnais Heights. We need to be sure we are salary and healthcare cost issues. My experience as a essential to stimulate our local economy and broaden our providing services for our seniors as well as amenities to project manager has also helped me to evaluate projects tax base. We must minimize government bureaucracy to attract new families to Vadnais Heights. presented to the City Council. When we are asked for new ensure businesses can grow and prosper in Vadnais Heights. We have a robust business community in Vadnais Heights. equipment, I determine if it is a true need or just a “wish Finally, as mayor, I will improve the transparency of Vadnais However, we don’t have a lot of new space to develop. We list item.” I always ask: What are we doing or using this Heights government activities and decisions by making sure need to work collaboratively with our businesses and busi- for today? What is wrong with how we are doing it? What all meetings are televised including City Council workshops ness associations to be sure we are meeting their needs for are our other options? What is our staff proposing? Why, where many decisions are currently made out of public view. continued growth and longevity. or how much better off , will our citizens be regarding their Q: What are the most signifi cant challenges you believe Q: Would you support tax levy increases, and if so, how safety or their fi nancial wellbeing? the city faces and how would you address them? much and under what circumstances? A: Keeping our taxes low while maintaining and updating A: It is important that our essential city services are our streets and infrastructure will be challenging. We must funded. Therefore, I would support levy increases to fund look at long term alternative funding options for street essential services such as public safety or road/infrastruc- repair and replacement that do not result in an unmanage- ture improvements. able burden on businesses and residents. The exploration Q: What do you believe makes a great city leader? of franchise fees and other sources will be a part of this A: My husband and I both grew up in Vadnais Heights and Voting info discussion. we chose to raise our family here. I have deep roots here Q: Would you support tax levy increases, and if so, how and love my community. As a business owner, I under- much and under what circumstances? stand the budgeting process and responsible fi nancial A: Property tax increases should be kept under 2 percent. management. Through my experience serving on multiple General election is Tuesday, Nov. 8 Q: What do you believe makes a great city leader? boards and committees, I have learned how to work col- A: Good leaders are great listeners. They have their fi ngers laboratively with others to achieve a common goal. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the pulse of the community and they respect and I believe the role of a City Council member is to represent encourage citizen input. Understanding the needs of a the citizens of our community by being their voice on the In a state or federal election, every employ- community is the fi rst essential skill in leading. council. I am prepared to serve our community and ask for Good leaders are tireless workers. They are committed to your vote on Nov. 8! ee has the right to be excused from work to improving the lives of the people they represent and avail- able to respond to their needs. Helping citizens in fi nding vote on Election Day without penalty or loss answers and cutting through government bureaucracy is the VADNAIS HEIGHTS of salary or wages per Minnesota Statute second critical skill. CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE Good leaders are good communicators. They work hard to 204C.04. keep people informed of government activities and pending deliberations. They are public advocates for the people CRAIG JOHNSON Complete information on the voting they serve. Education: Univ. of Minn, Institute of Good leaders care about those in need of help such as Technology, 1976, Bachelor of Science in process can be found on the Minnesota children and senior citizens. They represent those who have Mechanical Engineering (BSME). 1988 diffi culty advocating for themselves. Univ. of St. Thomas Masters of Business Secretary of State website: www.sos.state. Good leaders have integrity. They are honest in their state- Administration (MBA). ments and trustworthy in the actions. Occupation: Retired 3M Engineering mn.us/elections-voting/ Good leaders plan for the future. They look over the horizon Manager in 2014 after 39 years. and anticipate what is coming next. In my previous job I had responsibility for 18 engineers Q: Why do you believe you are the best candidate for the including their annual performance reviews and salary job? increases. The engineers supported over 400 projects OCTOBER 19, 2016 www.presspubs.com WHITE BEAR/VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS 19B VADNAIS HEIGHTS WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP WILLERNIE CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE TOWN BOARD CANDIDATE CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE

GREG URBAN ED PRUDHON (UNOPPOSED)(UNOPPOSED) PATRICK LEE MILLER (UNOPPOSED)(UNOPPOSED) Education: Graduated from White Bear Lake Address: White Bear Township Age: 70 High School Age: 62 Address (city): Willernie No photo Occupation: Business owner Family: Wife Sandra, son Michael, daughter Family: Wife; Marilyn Lindsey-Miller, Children; provided Civic/volunteer experience: Eight years on Samantha, son- in- law John, and my buddy 3 Shane Remmers, Carrie Chelburg, Jody Lyons the Vadnais Heights planning commission year old grandson Marshall. Occupation: Artist, Part-time driver, Retired including serving as the former chairman Occupation: I own and operate my own from Transportation Management and Driver Years of residency: 30 residential/commercial building contracting Education Phone: 651-248-9830 company established in 1985. Political/civic experience: Willernie City Council, Member Email: [email protected] Political/Civic Exp.: I enjoyed serving White Bear Township Kramer-Berg American Legion Post 507, by sitting on the Planning Commission and Variance board Ex-Offi cio Member Mahtomedi Area Education Foundation Q: List your top two or three priorities for the city and since 1990. It has been my pleasure to represent the Township (MAEF), Occasional Mentor/Coach for Wilder Foundation describe how you would achieve them. residence as a Town Board Supervisor for the past 5 years. Neighborhood Leadership Program (NLP), Twice Past A: Fiscal responsibility: I will work to keep tax increases to a As part of my duties, I also serve as liaison to the Planning President Community Action Partnership for Ramsey and minimum through prudent spending decisions while main- Commission, the Public Safety Commission, and the Board Washington Counties (CAPRW) Board of Directors, Past taining quality city services. of Directors for the Vadnais Lake Area Water Management President Target Area Advisory Council for Washington Coun- Transparency in government: Among other things I will push Organization (VLAWMO). ty (TAAC-W) of Ramsey Action Programs, Past member of for the televising of City Council workshop meetings where Campaign Statement: As a lifelong resident of the White Washington County Transportation Advisory Committee, the decisions are truly made. I will also request a copy of the Bear area and a Township resident for 32 years I am proud to Education: Attended: University of South Alabama (Major; forensic audit the city paid $12,000 to have completed and call it home and be able to help contribute to the grassroots Fine Arts, Minors; History and Political Science), University has since refused to release. form of government that allows our residence to interact with Of Minnesota (Major; Fine Arts, Minor; History), University Business-friendly: I will work to promote business in the city. the Town Board and the Township staff via our open door of Minnesota Experimental College (Major; Experimental I will do this for all businesses regardless of the industry they meeting policy. Education, Specialty; Fine Arts), Graduate courses in Russian serve. This will be done through minimizing rules and regula- The Towns foremost priority is the budget which we con- History and Driver Education. tions businesses must navigate to run their business. tinually monitor and evaluate to insure that we supply the Q: What are the most signifi cant challenges you believe most reliable, cost eff ective, and high quality services to the Campaign Statement: the city faces and how would you address them? residences and businesses. Though we are close to being My goal for the next year is to secure funding for city A: I believe the most important issue is to create a busi- fully developed we will also continue to make the Township infrastructure: in particular, the city’s maintenance building, ness-friendly climate. For those familiar with the city’s attractive to future families and employers by our com- streets and storm water systems, as well as upgrades to City treatment of Jimmy’s Food and Drink, it was one of the worst mitment to park improvements, trails, open spaces, water Hall. Specifi c steps to accomplish this includes; continuing and most shady City Council actions in the history of the city. management, education, and the overall quality of life for the to sort through grants that may become available for small Businesses need a stable and predictable City Council so they Township and our neighboring communities. cities such as ours. This task is more diffi cult for small cities can concentrate on what they do best. due to the usual requirements of oversized minimum projects Q: Would you support tax levy increases, and if so, how which are often beyond the scope of our need and often much and under what circumstances? require matching or partial matching of funds that are out A: Taxes need to go up over time to maintain city services. I WILLERNIE of our budget range. Another approach is to work with other will strive to keep tax increases consistent with infl ation. elected offi cials and public employees at all levels of govern- Q: Why do you believe you are the best candidate for the ment; county, state and federal to arrange and /or job? WILLERNIE MAYOR BARBARA PARENTANDPARENT AND CITY aff ect legislation or policies to provide fiscal assistance to A: I am the best candidate because I have a unique mix of COUNCIL MEMBER DIANE BAGLIO ARE RUNNING communities like ours. Thank you. experience in both government as well as private business. UNOPPOSED AND CHOSE NOT TO PARTICIPATE I believe private business generally operates better than government and will bring my business skills and experience IN THE VOTER’S GUIDE. to the City Council. Where to vote

Mahtomedi Precinct 1 - District Education Center, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave. Precinct 2 - St. Andrew’s Church, 900 Stillwater Road

White Bear Township Township Election Day Polling Locations: Precinct No. 1 - Otter Lake Elementary, 1401 County Road H2 Precinct No. 2 - Eagle Brook Church, 2401 Buff alo St. Precinct No. 3 - S. Shore Trinity Lutheran Church, 2480 S. Shore Blvd. Precinct No. 4 - Heritage Hall, 4200 Otter Lake Road

Absentee voting can be done at the Township’s Administrative Offi ces start- ing Oct. 24.

White Bear Township Precinct Map OCTOBER 26, 2016 www.presspubs.com WHITE BEAR/VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS 13B

Candidates for Senate District 38, which includes MAPE, Education Minnesota, St. Paul Regional Labor Federa- to have Washington County join Anoka County and others Dellwood, White Bear Township and northern tion, SEIU, AFSCME, DFL Senior Caucus, St. Paul Building and in their fi ght to have the Met Council positions changed White Bear Lake, and Washington County District Construction Trades Council from appointments to elected positions. They are political 1 and 2 Commissioner seats were inadvertently Where can voters get more information about your cam- paybacks from the governor for election considerations. Thus omitted from last week’s Voter’s Guide. paign? www.davernmnsenate38.com there is little consideration given to qualifi cations for the positions. There is also no accountability since they serve at MINNESOTA Q: Do you believe the minimum wage should be increased? If the behest of the governor. so, to what? If not, why not? Third I would like to do something about the ever increas- SENATE DISTRICT 38 A: Yes, a $15 dollar and hour livable wage for adults. ing sewer charges. When the Met Council tells the cities to budget for an automatic 5% increase for the next 20 years ROGER CHAMBERLAIN Q: If elected, and you had to focus on just three issues in your and beyond it makes one wonder what the money is really REPUBLICAN (INCUMBENT) district or the state, what would they be? for. Again there is no need for the Met Council to be effi cient Age: 53 A: Transportation, education, employment/jobs. in their operations since they have a built in revenue increase Address (City): Lino Lakes every year. Family: Married to Annette, two grown Q: How has immigration-both legal and illegal-aff ected children. Minnesota and your legislative district? Do you have areas Q: What diff erentiates you from your opponent(s) (i.e. Occupation: Financial Services, fi nancial of concern? Solutions? why are you the best candidate for the job)? representative. A: Immigration is strictly a federal issue that states have no A: The diff erence between me and my opponent is. I will Political/civic experience: 2008 attended fi rst caucus, control over; Congress and the President have sole responsibility represent the entire District. precinct chair, vice chair local BPOU, fi rst elected to offi ce in for developing immigration policy. Like many, I do have concerns I will not show any favoritism toward any one city. When it 2010 Minnesota State Senate, reelected in 2012. over illegal immigration, but states have no control to address comes to dealing with the Met Council and MN Dot I will not Education: Associate’s degree in law enforcement from Nor- this on a large scale. represent the status quo. I will be a strong leader who will mandale Community College, bachelor’s degree in accounting represent everyone in Washington County. from Metropolitan State University. Q: What would you like to tell voters about your qualifi ca- Political Philosophy: We must regain our confi dence; re- tions as a legislator? Why are you the best candidate for WASHINGTON COUNTY claim control of our individual lives, our rights and remember the job? again what it means, and what it takes, to be optimists and A: I am running for Minnesota Senate because I know govern- COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1 dreamers. In the end it is about your life, your choices and your ment can do better. Our communities deserve a voice who stands dreams. My job is to safeguard these things for you, to make up for our priorities and values - not just a political party. FRAN MIRON it easier, to give everyone a fair shot at living, choosing and I have over 30 years experience in management and information (INCUMBENT) pursuing their dreams. systems. My clients include a broad selection of both public and Age: 62 Endorsements: Minnesota Farm Bureau PAC, Minnesota private business, K-12, higher education and education technolo- Address (city): Hugo Grocers Association “A” Rating, Minnesota Citizens Concerned gy groups in outstate Minnesota. Family: Married 38 years to wife Mary Ann for her Life, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, National Rifl e I believe in my skill set and the ability to work hard for people & have raised six children. I also have fi ve Association-PVF and Minnesota Gun Owners PAC. would make for what the public deserves in an eff ective public grandchildren. Where can voters get more information about your cam- servant. We need good leaders to provide a positive, proactive Occupation: Dairy & Crop Farmer paign? http://www.rogerchamberlain.org; environment for our district! I am confi dent that my experi- Political/civic experience: Washington County Commis- https://www.senate.mn/members/member_bio.php?mem_ ence and background in education and the private sector will sioner – District 1: 2013-Present id=1187; https://www.facebook.com/senator.roger.chamber- bring strong, energetic leadership. I off er a scallyfi responsible Mayor, City of Hugo: 1994-1998, 2000-2012 lain/?ref=bookmarks progressive approach to government that will be benefi cial to Councilman, City of Hugo: 1990-1994 our communities. Education: B.S. University of Minnesota (1976) Q: Do you believe the minimum wage should be increased? Graduate of Forest Lake Area Senior High School (1972) If so, to what? If not, why not? WASHINGTON COUNTY Where can voters get more information about your cam- A: The minimum wage was increased during the 2014 legisla- paign? www.FranMiron.org tive session and will begin increasing automatically in 2018. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1 Q: What do you think the county does well now? What Q: If elected, and you had to focus on just three issues in ED EIGNER does it need to do better? your district or the state, what would they be? Age: 71 A: Washington County government has promoted the health, A: K-12 public education, MnSure/healthcare costs and revi- Address (city): Forest Lake safety and quality of life of citizens by providing accessible, talizing minnesota’s sluggish economy. Family: Married with two children, one grand high quality services in a timely and respectful manner. We daughter, and a dog named Chum Lee maintain trust through responsible use of public resources, Q: How has immigration-both legal and illegal-aff ected Occupation: Operations Manager for Culligan accountability, and openness of government. The county has Minnesota and your legislative district? Do you have Bottled Water dedicated staff and has managed its tax rate well. Washing- areas of concern? Solutions? Political/civic experience: Member of the Forest ton County has the highest bond rating possible from both A: Legal immigration is wonderful and important for our Lake City Council, Forest Lake Fire Board, Forest Lake Airport rating agencies. We have an opportunity to expand business state and nation. That said, governments fi rst obligation is Commission, and the Personnel Committee. Former member and jobs by working with local communities creating addi- public safety. Minnesotan’s are rightfully concerned about of the Forest Lake Planning Commission. Former Liaison to the tional tax base and services which benefi t residents. . current immigration policy and their safety. Recent incidents Forest Lake School Board. in Minnesota underscore their concern-terrorist recruitment Education: B.S. University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, Graduate of Q: If elected, what specifi c contribution do you see your- and the attack in St. Cloud. Policy should be reviewed to the Siebel Institute of Technology, Member of the I.B.W.A. self most capable of making on the board? ensure immigrants will not become domestic or international Endorsements: Not seeking any endorsements. Want to run as a A: As a dairy farmer I have experience in small business and terrorists. true independent. understand the sacrifi ce and hard work necessary to success- Where can voters get more information about your cam- fully operate a business and raise a family. As Hugo Mayor Q: What would you like to tell voters about your qualifi ca- paign? I oversaw the growth of the community while maintaining tions as a legislator? Why are you the best candidate for Call 612-919-5651 a strong quality of life. I will work to build consensus and the job? compromise as we work together to create a united vision for A: I served full time in the Navy and in the Minnesota Army Q: What do you think the county does well now? What does it Washington County. I’ve brought these values to the county National Guard as a combat medic; I have worked as a bar need to do better? board the last four years and I would appreciate the opportu- bouncer, in security, an airport shuttle driver, and then as A: I think the county does a great job maintaining public safety. nity to continue to serve as the District 1 Commissioner. an accountant and tax accountant for large corporations. The sheriff ’s department is among the fi nest in the state of Min- I enjoy bike riding, mowing my lawn and fi xing our cars. I nesota. Their public works department is outstanding. Winter Q: If elected, and you had to focus on just three issues that have a unique background and bring a variety of skills to the driving is good thanks to their snow and ice removal programs. impact residents in your district, what would they be? legislature. Their library system is among the best in the country. I think they A: I support quality public services, innovation, and leader- In the end, I serve because I truly care about the future of this could do a better job of promoting local events. Their represen- ship by working closely with local governments on issues of state. I believe we need to listen more to the people, to em- tatives should be more visible in their representative districts. public safety, economic development, transportation, and power them and not government, allow people to reach their quality of life. Maintaining sound and sustainable fi scal poli- potential so they can thrive and not simply survive. Q: If elected, what specifi c contribution do you see yourself cies, investing in roads & bridges, preserving open spaces, and most capable of making on the board? water quality & availability are my priorities as I continue to MINNESOTA A: If elected I would be a powerful advocate to have the commis- serve the residents of Washington County as commissioner. sion work more closely with the city and state agencies. I would SENATE DISTRICT 38 make every eff ort to better represent the tax payers of Washing- Q: What diff erentiates you from your opponent(s) (i.e. ton County. why are you the best candidate for the job)? PAT DAVERN A: Real success in government can only come about when DFL Q: If elected, and you had to focus on just three issues that there is a shared vision and eff ort to work together. Transpar- Age: 51 impact residents in your district, what would they be? ency and trust is critical to a unifi ed goal and I believe strong- Address (City): Circle Pines A: The fi rst issue I would try to help get resolved is the need for ly in the need to engage the public in the decision making Family: Single an upgrade in the bridge replacement on highway 97 and 35 W. process. I deeply care about the opportunities Washington Occupation: Technology consultant and Metro MN Dot’s present plan is to replace it with an identical bridge. County can provide for the next generation. Washington Transit Not only would this be a waste of tax payer’s money but it will County’s progress is critically coupled to the success of our Political/civic experience: University of do nothing to solve the present traffi c problem which exist at communities. I have brought this experience and leadership Minnesota Civil Service Committee the bridge, The bridge will not meet the needs of the traffi c to the county board, and I hope residents have benefi ted Education: Cretin High School in St. Paul, journalism/mass projection for the next 20 years. Even though the bridge is in from my service. I would ask for the opportunity to continue communications major at the University of Minnesota. Anoka County the majority of the traffi c comes from Washington to work on your behalf. Political Philosophy: I believe the primary role of govern- County. This is the perfect situation for both counties to work ment is to create an environment that serves all people together for the benefi t of all tax payers. regardless of race, creed, age, sexual orientation or disability. Second I am a strong advocate of Washington County giving We live in a republic that dictates that the voting citizens some form of push back to the Met Council. There ever increasing Don’t forget to elect representatives that can build a consensus from all mandates without any means of fi nancing is over burdening diff erent views and walks of life. our local tax payers. Cities are struggling to maintain their own Endorsements: AFL-CIO, ATU 1005, DFL, Teamsters DRIVE, budgets without the added costs of the Met Council. I would try vote Nov. 8th 14B WHITE BEAR/VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS OCTOBER 26, 2016 www.presspubs.com

WASHINGTON COUNTY What can we do to bring in new businesses that off er ca- paign? 651-249-7684 reers with great benefi ts? What can we do to help out with Facebook – Stan Karwoski for Washington County Board of COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2 transportation for employees to access to get to their jobs, Commissioners District 2 Seat shopping appointments etc.? Web – www.stankarwoski.com CHERYL ANDERSON I would like to see how we can identify, and address what Age: 57 the needs will be with our aging population. Q: What changes would you like to see in how the county is Address (City): Birchwood spending its money? Family: Husband Daniel, and 2 daughters Q: Would you be willing to raise taxes to fund improve- A: I learned from research a majority of our county duties are Occupation: Administrator/Owner, Social Service ments in Washington County? If so, what improve- mandated. Most of these duties are unfunded mandates from Solutions, Inc. ments? the State of Minnesota. In many cases our state does not pro- Political/civic experience: I have served on A: I would be willing to raise taxes to fund improvements vide funding so our county must spend from its budget to meet Washington County’s CAC, Citizens Advisory Com- that would keep us safe. If we have identifi ed structural the requirements of the mandates. I believe some mandates mittee, and Washington County’s CRP, Citizens Review Panel for issues/defi cits with our infrastructures, I would want them could be an unfair burden on our taxpayers. If elected, I will child protection services. I served as the Chair during my last term repaired. We need to ensure that our roads, buildings, and look into the details of unfunded mandates and work with our on the CRP. Both assignments were Washington County Board power supplies are not only safe but functioning properly. state for funding or changing mandates not eff ective. I have appointed. successful experience developing eff ective relationships with I served on Ally People Solution’s, Inc. Board of Directors for 14 Q: What would you like to tell voters about your qualifi - our state elected offi cials and this should help. I also support years, serving as Secretary/Treasurer for several terms. cations and why you are best for the job? our County Board of Commissioners in their use of guidelines to Additional civic experience includes serving on the Ramsey A: I have 30 years working in social services, with 19 years as prioritize spending. If elected as your new county commissioner County Developmental Disabilities Committee, and the Lake the Administrator/Owner of Social Service Solutions, Inc., I will consult with those involved and learn county spending Owasso Residence Advisory Board. Both were Ramsey County I supervise employees, and manage the overall budget. In details. Board appointed addition to designing policies, and procedures, I have been Education: Bachelors of Arts in psychology, and LSW licensed a dedicated advocate for people working to improve their Q: Name two other challenges that are meaningful to you. social worker, state of Minnesota. lives, and communities. I will work tirelessly on the behalf of How might you approach helping solve them? Political philosophy: I like to see the cities, and townships in everyone in Washington County. A: 1. County Growth - Provide for growing and changing service Washington County decide how to govern their own communi- needs such as transportation and seniors so our high quality of ties. Representatives from the local level should be the designers WASHINGTON COUNTY life continues. I will work hard to get our fair share of regional of their own legal codes policies, and rules. and state targeted transportation/gas tax dollars already paid. Endorsements: I accept endorsements from private citizens. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2 Also, budget priorities need to be looked at to assure funding is Where can voters get more information about your campaign? allocated for demographic changes such as senior needs. They can go to my website at Cheryl-anderson.com. I can also be STAN KARWOSKI 2. Economic Development – Our county new economic focus reached at 651-235-8656 call or text. Age: 59 will grow our tax base with new business property taxes and Address (City): Oakdale good jobs. Businesses use less services so their tax base expan- Q: What changes would you like to see in how the county is Family: Wife Linda, 4 adult children, 2 son sion will assist funding our overall growth needs and reducing spending its money? in-laws, 2 grand children the tax burden on home owners. A: Since the end of the recession I believe the county has been Occupation: Graco Inc., 38 years Product conservative with spending our tax dollars. While attending the Development, Multiple patents – Retired Q: Would you be willing to raise taxes to fund improve- board meetings this past spring and summer, I see the County 2016 ments in Washington County? If so, what improvements? taking into serious consideration the projects that are planned. Political/civic experience: Mayor of Oakdale 2015 to A: No, I would not raise taxes. My strong preference is funding I see careful consideration given to the submitted (RFPs), present, Oakdale City Council 2001-2014, Washington improvements by reprioritizing within existing fl at budget requests for proposals to ensure that the goods, and services County Park & Open Space Commission Member-past Chair, limits. Serving on the Oakdale City Council I have successful are fi rst necessary, and second meet the safety needs of the Regional Council of Mayors Member, Oakdale Area Chamber experience funding improvements within fl at budget limits. residents. In the 2017 proposed budget, I support the request for of Commerce Member, Economic Development Commission hiring additional staff when their salaries are funded by State, Liaison, ISD 622 Education Foundation Board-past Presi- Q: What would you like to tell voters about your qualifi ca- and Federal money, or by increasing user fees for services. As your dent, School Robotics Mentor and Reading Tutor , Oakdale tions and why you are best for the job? County Commissioner, I would encourage and support looking Tree Board Founding Member, Tartan Arena Joint Powers A: My family, career, and many years of life experiences living in at securing funding sources other than our tax dollars whenever Board, Oakdale Planning and Park Commission 1994- Washington County gives me a good foundation to represent possible. 1999, Oakdale Fire Relief Association past Board, Oakdale our people as County Commissioner. Additionally, my proven 14 Q: Name two other challenges that are meaningful to you. Athletic Association and TAYHA past Youth Coach, St. Paul years serving citizens in elected offi ce and gaining experience How might you approach helping solve them? Festival & Heritage Foundation Member, Oakdale Yellow establishing budgets, applying critical thinking, and weighing A: I see the most important challenge that is meaningful to Ribbon Network Board past Member, Friends of Washington diffi cult decisions with results creating a positive quality of many residents in District 2 is transportation. The Residents of County Board life for citizens. Our county budget is over $200 million and I Washington County have very limited transportation options Education: Northeast Metro Technical College – design believe experience critically matters when making these larger outside of using their own vehicles. We are one of fi ve counties degree and Metropolitan State University – BA in business budget decisions about people, services, and direction for our that are helping to fund the metro area transit systems. Yet, management county. Also, my recent professional career retirement allows Washington County is not receiving any transit services. We need Political philosophy: Apply constitution. Treat all people fair me to dedicate myself full time serving you as Washington to seriously look at the Gold Line. I would make it my priority with respect no matter wealth or status. County Commissioner. I ask for your vote on Tuesday November to reach a decision that would be benefi cial to residents, and Endorsements: AFSCME, St. Paul Building Construction 8th. local businesses. A second challenge that is meaningful to me is Trades Council, Oakdale Area Chamber of Commerce looking at the future needs of the county. Where can voters get more information about your cam- COMMUNITY BRIEFS

Lakeshore Players fundraiser appetizers. To register, go to Commons, 4495 Lake Ave. S., and circles on Sunday, Oct. The White Bear Lake Area Chamber www.whitebearchamber.com and click White Bear Lake. The last few miles are 30. Moehrle, a 1979 of Commerce is hosting a fundraiser for on events. nearly fl at and on an asphalt path that graduate of White Lakeshore Players Theatre 5 to 7 p.m. starts at the county park and runs along Bear High School, Wednesday, Nov. 2 at Boatworks Com- Strive 10-Miler race Lake Avenue. Registration includes a was diagnosed mons, 4495 Lake Ave. S. Proceeds will go The Rotary Strive Scholarship race long-sleeved event T-shirt. Awards will with stage 4 brain to the theater's operations budget. Cost is noon Saturday, Nov. 6. The 5K and be given to the top male and female over- cancer in June and is $30 and includes beer and wine and 10-mile course starts at Boatworks all and top three in each group. Online underwent surgery registration available at www.whitebear- at Mayo Clinic July rotary.org; cost is $25 before Oct. 31 and 1. While this type of $35 on race day. For more info, contact cancer can be treat- Dale Grambush, 651-357-6109. ed with chemotherapy and radiation to Replace Foggy Glass reduce the tumors and extend life, there Caregiver shares journey is currently no cure. (NOT the whole Window) Author and educator Elaine Pereira Proceeds from the benefi t will go will share her story of unwitting mis- directly to Moehrle to help with fi nancial takes while navigating through her hardships due to medical bills and his Save up to 50% mother’s unpredictable Alzheimer’s inability to work. The father of three disease. Hosted by Coventry of Mahtome- attends Eagle Brook Church and, before (from replacing the entire window) di Assisted Living and Memory Care, the his illness, enjoyed hunting, fi shing and free event will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, gardening. He began his four decades of No mess, easy and fast installation Oct. 27 at St. Jude of the Lake Parish, employment at the care center as a nurs- Kohler Hall, 700 Mahtomedi Ave. in ing assistant and for the last seven years 10 year manufacturer’s warranty Mahtomedi. Pereira works extensively to has worked as a maintenance technician. advance Alzheimer’s awareness. In her Tickets are $10 and can be purchased presentation, she will address communi- in advance or at the door. The benefi t is Free in home estimates ty and family caregivers who are going 2 to 5 p.m. at the Hugo American Legion, through the dementia journey. Pereira 5383 140th St. Admission includes Do- will also examine why language collaps- natelli’s buffet, live music, silent auction, 651-426-3289 es with the advance of Alzheimer’s and games of skill and a raffl e. Donations for strategies to maintain connections as a silent auction are being accepted. Call whitebearglass.com words fail. Peg Black, 651-232-1843 or 651-429-3762. 1759 Commerce Ct. Donations can also be made at any US Benefi t planned for cancer victim Bank to the Thomas R. Moehrle Benefi - White Bear Lake A benefi t is planned for 40-year Ceren- ciary Donation account or online at www. ity Senior Care employee Tom Moehrle youcaring.com/tom-moehrle-654329.