Dear friends and neighbors,

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The reason I'm running for Apple Valley City Council ultimately boils down to this: I love Apple Valley and the people that make our community what it is. From the ways our city does things like budget for parks and recreation, plan and maintain our roads, and manage the types of land use and development that is already shaping our physical community for the next generation, city government matters. 

 

I have always believed that the best way to make a positive impact is to step up and get involved, while helping others and bettering my community has always been a guiding force throughout my life and career. I also believe that new perspectives - and utilizing "a fresh set of eyes" - is sometimes the best way to identify new opportunities and solutions. If elected, I would bring new energy, along with useful experience and skills, to the Apple Valley City Council. I hope to have the opportunity to serve my neighbors in this way!

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My wife Andie and I bought our first home together here in Apple Valley, and we are so fortunate that this is the place we get to raise our twin baby daughters, Josie and Phoebe, my stepchild Kendra, and the most adorable dog ever, Bleu. I hope to be able to give back to this great city by serving and representing my fellow residents on the city council!

 

Education:

• Master's, Advocacy and Political Leadership, Metropolitan State University

• B.A., Political Science, University of Minnesota, Morris

• High School Diploma, Apple Valley High School

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Professional Highlights:

Current Position:

• Public Policy and Government Relations with the Minnesota Nurses Association

Past Positions include: 

• Director of the Governor's Workforce Development Board, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)

• Policy Liaison, Association of Minnesota Counties

• Director of the Page Office, Indiana House of Representatives

• Campaign Manager, Representative Robert Bierman

• Field Organizer, Minnesota DFL 

• Intern, Office of Congressman Rick Nolan

• Commissioner, City of Morris Rental Housing Commission (Morris, MN)​

 

Thank you for your consideration. I hope to earn your support!