My family and I moved to Ramsey in 2013, looking for space, community, and room to grow. This town gave us all of that and more. It’s where I’ve raised my four kids, spent years on the soccer sidelines, and gotten to know so many of you as neighbors, not just names on a ballot. That’s why I’m running for Ramsey City Council, and why I want to talk about something that matters more than you might think: your vote. We hear so much about national politics. But it’s your city council that shapes what you feel every day: your roads, your parks, your property taxes, and how our town grows. And here, every vote truly counts. In this race’s August primary, I advanced by just 12 votes. Twelve. That’s a few households on one street. I bring 25 years of finance experience: budgeting, audits, and process improvement. I’ll bring that same discipline to how Ramsey spends your tax dollars. And I’ve spent years showing up for this community, on the Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association board and as co-founder of a crisis aid group that’s walked alongside more than 300 local families through hard times. This is an at-large seat, so no matter where you live in Ramsey, this is your race.
Every dollar the city spends comes from our neighbors: families working hard, small business owners, and seniors on fixed incomes. These are shared resources, and they deserve shared respect regardless of where any of us stand politically. I bring over a decade of finance and process improvement experience from the private sector, and I will apply that same discipline to Ramsey's budget. That means asking hard questions, understanding where money is going before approving where it will go, and making sure growth investments deliver real value. Fiscal responsibility isn't about saying no to everything. It's about saying yes to the right things, at the right time, for the right reasons.
Ramsey is growing, and our roads, utilities, and public spaces need to grow with it thoughtfully and sustainably. This isn't a partisan issue; it's a practical one that affects every household. I believe in planning ahead rather than reacting to problems after they become expensive. That means honest conversations about what development costs the community, what it contributes, and how we balance both. I'll push for long-term thinking so that the infrastructure we build today serves all of Ramsey well for decades to come.
Public safety is something we all want. It is one of the most fundamental shared values in any community. Our first responders deserve the support and resources to do their jobs well, and every resident deserves to feel secure in their neighborhood. A truly safe community is also one where people feel seen, included, and connected to one another. I've seen firsthand, through co-founding a grassroots crisis aid organization that supported over 300 families and helped prevent around 50 evictions in just six months, that neighbors helping neighbors is one of the most powerful safety nets we have. I'll work to strengthen both our formal services and the community bonds that hold us together.
Decisions made at city hall affect all of us, not just those who align with one party or another. I believe that good governance starts with genuinely listening to everyone: long-term residents and new ones, those who show up at every meeting and those who feel like no one is listening to them. There is no "side" when it comes to making Ramsey work well for its people. I'll lead with curiosity rather than judgment, take time to research before reacting, and communicate openly about what I know, what I'm learning, and where I stand. You deserve a council member who gives you a straight answer and who represents the whole community, not a portion of it.
Have questions or suggestions? I would love to hear from you!
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