M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Previous service on governmental/community/civic boards: Flower Mound Transportation Commission 2020 Present } } display: table; background-color: #f9d334; Lets maintain that: there is no need to drive 5 to 8 miles away when you can buy local. } Education:University of Wisconsin-Madison, Previous experience:project management, budgeting. Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. Yet our biggest opportunity challenge is development of our city center into a thriving commercial district that creates jobs. .results_row { Copyright 2015 - 2022 Miller Media Holdings LLC. .non_result_row div { Application forms available at City of Mound, 2415 Wilshire Blvd, Mound, Minnesota 55364, by calling (952) 472-0603, or at www.cityofmound.com or at www.harborwinespirits.com. Elections in 2023 | color: #888; ChromeFirefoxEdge. Next Election. .outer_percentage { width: 50px; background-color: #f9d334; max-width: 600px; Three candidates are vying for the mayor's seat in Mound. float: right; background-color: #003388; .inner_percentage.Libertarian { You have permission to edit this article. width: 250px; overflow-y: auto; background-color: #6db24f; This number represented 13.5% of all 5,138 candidates Ballotpedia covered in 2021. Application packetsavailable HERE or by calling 952-472-0603. Updated 12:11 PM Mar 1, 2023 CST. As part of our Election 2022 coverage, the Laker Pioneer and Sun Patriot Newspapers reached out to candidates in contested races for local offices and asked them to respond to the same series of questions for each office. Copyright 2023. The range of professional and volunteer accomplishments that I have been engaged in include: Chair, MN Age Friendly Council; Vice Chair, Minnesota Board on Aging; ACT on Alzheimers; Governors Alzheimers Working Group; MN State Arts Board Grant Panel, reviewer; Chair, Rainbow Research Board; Legislative Salary Commission, member; Former WeCAN Board, member. font-weight: 300; text-align: center; I have the Experience.

float:right; 	font-size: .9em;  	color: black; 	.inner_percentage.CrossFiled { Noteworthy respondents included U.S. Representative, 694 candidates completed the survey in 2021. } 		background-color: #f9d334; 		font-style: italic; 	.inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { 		background: #4c4c4c;  Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. How long have you lived in Flower Mound:17 years, Occupation: Senior VP of Business Development, Education: Bachelor of Science  Philips University & Master of Science  Texas Womans University, Previous service on governmental/community/civic boards: 4 years with Town of Flower Mound: 	} Mound is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. 		padding-bottom: 8px; 	} City of Mound 2415 Wilshire Boulevard Mound, MN 55364 Phone: 952-472-0600 Fax: 952-472-0620. 	color: white; p.survey-question {font-weight:bold;} 	font-size: 1.2em; } Candidate Michael A. Tesmer . Meet the Candidates: Flower Mound Town Council Place 1 By Mark Smith April 16, 2022 0 959 Flower Mound Town Hall Council Chamber (Photo courtesy: Town of Flower Mound) Southern Denton. The 2021 Flower Mound Town Council general election is for mayor and Place 4, each for a term of three years. Counties | Courts in Minnesota, Who is on my ballot? By Amanda Schwarze amandas@weeklynews.com. <>>>
 	.race_header.libertarian { Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. 	.inner_percentage.Democratic { Incumbent Ray Salazar is competing against real estate agent Julie Distel and current city council member Sherrie Pugh in the General Election on Nov. 3.  		background-color: #6db24f; Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. 	.results_table { 		width: 90%; My sincerest apologies go out to everyone who has encouraged and supported me up to this point. Signup today! 	} Cities | 	} I built my bakery, The Cookie Cups, from the ground up  which is a testament of my extreme perseverance and determination for what I believe in. 	background-color: #f9f9f9; 		max-width: 75px; For 10 years the city has invested in infrastructure. a[aria-expanded=false] .fa-chevron-down { display: none; } Council Membersserve at large and represent the entire city. Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? }) NMLS #440728, Internet Explorer 11 is outdated. This construction has limited access to and from Mound. 	} background-color: white;  . 	} U.S. Congress | 	.indicate_scroll { 		display: inline-block; 		position: absolute; 	background-color: green; Michelle Herrick, Kathy McEnaney, Sherrie Pugh, and Michael A. Tesmer ran in the general election for Mound City Council on November 8, 2022. Brea City Council Member . Signup today! 	color: black; font-size: .9em; 		display: block; Aliso Viejo City Council Member Anaheim City Council Member Anaheim Mayor (4-year term; 2014, 2018, etc.) Michelle Herrick, Kathy McEnaney, Sherrie Pugh, and Michael A. Tesmer ran in the general election for Mound City Council on November 8, 2022. 		margin-top: 16px; Robbie Cox Occupation: vice president of business development Residence: lived in Flower. 	.race_header.green { 	} | } Use the 'Report' link on Michelle Herrick (Mound City Council, Minnesota, candidate 2022). 		z-index:1; Therefore, the voters have until the 83rd day before the election, August 17 . Activation will allow you to view unlimited online articles each month. $('.hideResponses').on('click', () => { My expertise, experience and leadership will transition Mound to a vibrant and thriving small town that supports existing and attracts new businesses; transforms our parks into intergenerational space that serves those from 8 to 80, and supports our Farmers Market and Museum as key destination places. Ballot measures, Who represents me? 	padding-left: 10px; 		background-color: grey; 	 Mound is the largest city on the shores of Lake Minnetonka, with over 30 community parks and its uniquely public dock system  all of which positions Mound as a great family-friendly town. Place 2: Brianna Hinojosa-Smith (Incumbent) Raghib Majed Place 3: Don Carroll Meghan Shoemaker Davin Bernstein. 	background-color: #f9f9f9; 		margin-bottom:16px; 		font-size: 12px; .widget-row.Green { Archive: Southern Denton County Local News. Policy: Christopher Nelson  Caitlin Styrsky  Molly Byrne  Katharine Frey  Jimmy McAllister  Samuel Postell Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. $('.pastResponses').show(); 	.race_header.green { clearInterval(nTimer); 		position: relative; ' 		background-color: #f4f4f4; 			width: 350px; State courts a[aria-expanded=true] .fa-chevron-right { display: none; } .partytd.Green { complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey. We have public open space on the shores of the Lake Minnetonka, Surfside and Harbor Place with the addition of a great farmers market. Candidate Forum for Mound Mayor and City Council Date: September 28, 2022 Time: 7:00 PM Location: Westonka Performing Arts Center, 5905 Sunnyfield Road E, Minnetrista MN Invited Candidates: Mayor- Kim Blievernict, Jason Holt, and Ray Salazar City Council (for 2 Seats)  Michelle Herrick, Kathy McEnaney, Sherrie Pugh, and Michael A. Tesmer My experiences in economic development can help us move the stalled economic growth of the town.  to be the best! It has posed commuting challenges also for users of that route. } 		text-align: center;  		left: 0; L\OvXb|LJ >Ydj4zMG#"l%S: G2r_p]{ 	} 2022-10-25. Incumbent Paula Larson will try to hold on to her seat and will face planning commissioner Drew Heal, financial adviser Jason Holt, city employee Nichole Spiess and former travel agent Debra Vertnik in the General Election on Nov. 3. 	} Signup today! 	} The City of Mound operates an off-sale municipal liquor store called Harbor Wine & Spirits located at 2135 Commerce Blvd in Mound, MN. That we are always improving. .panel-heading:hover { cursor: pointer;} Mound Utility Billing Business Licenses & Permits Public Gathering Permit Musical Concert Permit Special Event Permit Solicitor's Permit On and Off-Sale Liquor License Sign Permits Building Permits General Information Maintenence Permits - no plan review Residential Properties Commercial Properties State & County Business Resources You can ask  Michael A. Tesmer to fill out this survey by using the button below or emailing michaeltesmer@hotmail.com. 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 Adeles Frozen Custard, D'Vincis and Surfside Park. .clearfix { 	.votebox-results-cell--check { Signup today! 	width: 100%; .widget-key { We have raised our family here, and engaged in the community in many ways. I have a willingness to listen and learn from others and want to make sure every voice is heard on issues affecting ourcommunity. The City of Mound prides itself on fostering collaboration and investing in professional development while offering very competitive wages and benefits. College of Design UMN; MPA, Humphrey School, UMN. a[aria-expanded=false] .fa-chevron-down { display: none; } .infobox p {  	.non_result_row { $('.hideResponses').show(); 		display: block;  	font-size: .9em; $('.hideResponses').hide(); Complaints regarding campaign finance or practice violations governed by Minnesota Statues 211A or 211B are heard by the Office of Administrative Hearings. Mound should be a thriving small town that is family-friendly. This year, our bus commuters also faced challenges with the cut of one express bus. 		background-color: #ccc;  $('.pastResponses').hide(); State legislature | Don't knowingly lie about anyone 		width: 100%; 		width: 100%; Our families live here, this has been home for us and will continue to be home for us for years to come. I want to work on the city planning committee to build the downtown presence back up. The city had 9,398 residents as of 2020, according to the United States Census Bureau.[1]. The City of Mound, population 9,500, is located within the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area on the western shores of Lake Minnetonka. endobj
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} margin-right: 10px; $('.collapse').collapse('show'); Now it is time for enhanced livability improvements for Mound to fully become a healthy sustainable community. With some planning and teamwork, over the next four years of my term, Mound will grow and thrive. Learn more about the candidates running for Place 1 on the Flower Mound Town Council ahead of the May 7 election. I Streamlined and balanced our budget, stregthened our Police force with Orono PD, invested in our Fire Departments capital equipment, completed reconstruction of all city streets, improved our infrastructure, 23 lift stations and parks, completed the 2040 Comprehensive plan, implemented the Long Term Financial Plan, assissted the Westonka Soccer association indoor practice facility. After much thought and careful consideration, Ive regretfully decided to no longer campaign for Mound City Council. .widget-row.Independent, .widget-row.Nonpartisan, .widget-row.Constitution { $(".expand-all").on('click', () => { div.oneoff-scrollbox.regular { height:400px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } This number represented 8.9% of all 68,747 candidates Ballotpedia covered in 2022. text-align: center; .hideResponses { display: none;} background-color: #db0000; .indicate_scroll { .external_links_table { width: auto !important; } display: block; I have critical skills in forming collaborations and partnerships to accomplish community prosperity; for one example: the partnership with Thor construction and Sienna (developers of Bear Path) to develop one of the largest new construction subdivisions in Minneapolis: Heritage Park. $('.showResponses').show(); .results_table_container { .clearfix { Your current subscription does not provide access to this content. .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper { height: 56px; .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { padding-left: 0; Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? display: inline-block; Department Head Annual Reports to City Council. font-weight: bold; Volunteer time to various additional organizations. My family are big fans of Surfside Grill. .widget-key { font-size: 2em; In the LISD race, there are 2 candidates running for Place 6, and 3 running for Place 7 . Invalid password or account does not exist. Pugh: My expertise in Community Economic Development is extensive.

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} @media (max-width:600px) { Strong support of our local businesses will draw the interest of new businesses. .votebox-scroll-container { .votebox-results-metadata { height: 22px; overflow-x: scroll; No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism } Other cities on the lake cant match those amenities. Tesmer was on the ballot in the general election on November 8, 2022. } Pugh: Having worked in the private, nonprofit and public sectors across rural small towns through urban neighborhoods gives me unique expertise and knowledge of leveraging resources for our communitys benefit. font-size: 20px; Mound, Orono, Spring Park, Long Lake, Maple Plain, Minnetrista, Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. } When job openings occur theyare also postedon-line atlmc.org and on indeed.com. Blaine/Spring Lake Park/Columbia Heights/Fridley Life, Mille Lacs Messenger/Aitkin Independent Age, Scotty Bs closes after more than 3 decades, Westonka siblings scale mountain in Africa, Minnetonka Beach asks for photos of massive deer in city, Mound formalizes Eli Hart playground partnership, Thin ice leads sheriff to issue ice house warning, Orono principal to retire at end of school year. Question 3: What is the most pressing issue facing the constituency you hope to represent? of State Health ServicesWest Nile Virus, Argyle ISDDenton ISDLewisville ISDNorthwest ISDLiberty Christian SchoolDenton County Home School Assn.School DemographicsTexas Education Agency, Dallas Love FieldDenton Enterprise AirportDFW AirportAlliance Airport, Denton County Democratic PartyDenton County Libertarian PartyDenton County Republican PartyFlower Mound Area Republican Club, Air QualityNWS ForecastTexas Storm ChasersWeather Radar, Animal Rescue LeagueFlower Mound Animal ServicesHumane TomorrowNorth TX Humane SocietyPetfinder. font-weight: bold; Federal courts | Below are the unedited responses from the candidates for Mound Council - Kathy McEnaney (aka Kathy Timberg), Michelle Herrick, and Sherrie Pugh. To register for public office in the City of Mound, candidates must: Candidates must file financial reports when they have collected more than $750 in contributions or expended more than $750 in a calendar year. $(".collapse-all").on('click', () => { color: #888; max-height: 580px; background-color: #003388; We have already demonstrated the impact of buying local during the Covid 19 quarantine: we stayed home, we shopped at home and our local businesses had record sales.
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