I am a native of Southeast Minnesota, growing up in Harmony. I have lived in the area my whole life, attending college in La Crosse at UWL. I graduated with a Major in Sociology and Minors in Criminal Justice and Public Administration. My family and I have lived in Spring Grove for 11 years. I work from my home as a web developer and Java programmer. I have two children currently enrolled in the Spring Grove School District. I’ve enjoyed the last four years of service to the citizens of Spring Grove and would be honored to serve another four years.
Why are you running for office?
I am running for city council to continue the progress we as a council have been working toward in the last four years. We have numerous projects currently in the early stages of planning or implementation that I’d like to see move forward. I will focus on continuing to move these projects forward as well as balancing that with the need to keep our budgets in line and the burden on the citizens as low as possible.
What do you hope to accomplish if you get elected?
One of the bigger issues is our current lack of available developable land and the expected need for additional housing in the city. I am on the Spring Grove EDA and also the EDA Housing Subcommittee. We are currently working on developing the strategies to move the housing study forward. Another important issue facing Spring Grove is the need to update our Comprehensive Plan. As part of the Planning and Zoning committee and EDA, I have been part of the ongoing work to update this plan that will steer the growth and development of the city for years to come.