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David Grant put the city at risk to go it alone. Leaving TCAAP the eyesore that it was didn’t make sense either. I looked for a partner . . . . enter Ramsey County. It has been an interesting four years and the final result is the current cleanup of the property and a future mixed-use redevelopment starting in 2015 and beyond. Part of the reason that I am running is to complete the work that is needed to ensure a quality mix-use redevelopment of the property. I know that partnerships will continue to be important going forward. We combined our IT services with Roseville, a joint mainte- nance facility with Ramsey County, the Lake Johanna Fire department with Shoreview and North Oaks, and various efforts with the Mounds View School District. This partnering approach has saved the City a great deal of money over the past years. I look forward to saving money by working together with other units of government. I want to place the focus of the Council on the existing community and TCAAP as another item that must be done with quality and vi- sion. The City is approaching 64 years old and a time when our current infrastructure needs maintaining. We need to place emphasis on maintaining and improving the beautiful City we have while keeping taxes as low as possible. Over the past 14 years I have been fiscally conservative. I have fought to keep Arden Hills’ taxes low and spend our funds wisely. We currently enjoy a AA+ rating due to years of fiscal responsibility. As a Mayor I know this position takes a depth of knowledge, historical perspective, experience to lead the City, and a person who knows what you value. We need positive leadership and a vision to lead the City. We need someone with a proven track record of working with other units of government. We need someone who will listen to the concerns of all residents to make balanced deci- sions. These are just some of the skills and talents that I have and will use as I continue as your Mayor. Fran Holmes a fiscal conservative, I work to keep taxes in Arden Hills low, while keeping the City financially sound. Each year, I make sure that any tax increase is modest, and within the range of what is reasonable for an Arden Hills resident. I also watch expenditures carefully. One area that I have been closely watching is TCAAP (the land north of Highway 96). The City is partnering with the County for rede- velopment in this area, and it is my goal to not have the tax burden of the TCAAP development placed on the current residents. The City Council deals with many diverse issues, and I have a great deal of experience over the last eight years meeting the needs of the residents in all areas: development and planning, infrastructure improvements, recycling, maintenance of our roads, and prompt plowing in the winter. One of my passions and accomplishments I am most proud of is improvement of parks and trails here in Arden Hills. I have initiated proposals that resulted in interconnected trails to Perry Park and Tony Schmidt Regional Park. In the last several years, I was instru- mental in sparking interest that will result in more open space and trails on the TCAAP property. I was also instrumental in bringing about the improvements to Valentine Park and Freeway Park, which are two well-used and visible parks. In addition, I participated on a committee with the City and County for improvements coming next year to the bridge crossing over Highway 51 on County Road E for safer pedestrian and bike travel. I am excited to have the opportunity for another four years to work with the residents of Arden Hills to make our City even better. I welcome you to contact me at 651-631-1866 or franh116@aol.com. Robert Woodburn process that is open, reflects resident input and is evidence-based. My goal is to improve our City of Arden Hills in ways that are fair, deliberate, slow and steady. Candidate statements continued, from page 1 If you are not sure which precinct you live in, go to http://xnet. co.ramsey.mn.us/elections/precinct_finder 4 Not sure where to vote?