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Since 2007, I have had the privilege of repre- senting the residents on the Arden Hills City Council. I reside at 1804 Venus Avenue with my husband Jeff; we have been residents of Arden Hills for 30 years. I have two grown daughters who went through the Mounds View school system; Carolyn, a teacher, lives in Minneapolis; and Corinne, a social worker, lives in Duluth. My philosophy is to make sensible, proactive decisions, which improve our city while still maintaining our safe tree-lined streets and vibrant neighborhoods. I communicate and listen carefully to the views of the residents, which is my most important responsibility. As a 12-year Councilmember, I have been working hard for the residents of Arden Hills. These are my continuing goals: • Keeping City taxes one of the lowest in the metropolitan area. • Supporting the Mounds View School District’s public school community. • Planning fiscally responsible and sustainable goals for TCAAP/Rice Creek Commons. • Enhancing the business climate for new and expanding businesses. • Advocating for a community that serves residents of all ages and backgrounds. • Promoting active lifestyles with a walkable/bike friendly community. • Protecting our community with the Ramsey County Sheriff and Lake Johanna Fire Department. These are recent accomplishments while on City Council: • Business and Retail Growth: Land O’ Lakes expansion, HealthPartners expansion, Lexington Station, Walgreens, Tavern Grill, Dunn Brothers Coffee, Nutmeg Brew- house, Marriott Springhill Suites, Alpine Factory, Goodwill. • Residential Development: Johanna Shores Presbyterian Homes, Fox Ridge, E Street Flats, Arden Flats. • Trail expansion and playground improvements: Trails on County Road E2, County Road E and Old Snelling and to Tony Schmidt Park; Perry Park and Hazelnut Park dog parks; renovations at Johanna Marsh and Valentine Park. • Financial stewardship: The City’s bond rating upgraded to S&P AAA; the City has received Minnesota Government Finance Officers Association awards for fiscal man- agement for nine consecutive years. • Instrumental in the formation of the Arden Hills Foundation to improve the City’s quality of life. As a fiscal conservative, I have always set priorities for City expenditures that are well- planned, cost-effective and wisely spend residents’ tax dollars. I believe in thoughtful long-range planning, developed with citizen input, to address the many issues facing Arden Hills. My goal in the planning process has always been to put the interests of the residents first; I believe that Arden Hills will remain a vibrant and attractive community if my decisions reflect the values of the residents. I am committed to a Rice Creek Commons/TCAAP development that will be first class and a true asset for Arden Hills. With the rest of the City Council, I am working hard to keep expenses for the development and on-going maintenance low to minimize any tax impact for Arden Hills’ residents. I am honored to represent the residents of Arden Hills. I look forward to the next four years on City Council and ask for your vote. I welcome you to contact me at 612-599- 2457 or franh116@aol.com. Fran Holmes General Election Day Tuesday, November 6 Absentee & Early Voting Now through November 5 The City of Arden Hills contracts with Ramsey County to administer elections. For more information about voting be- fore Election Day by either absentee bal- lot (envelope voting) open now through November 5, or during the early voting period of October 30 through November 5 (where you place your ballot directly in the ballot counter), visit cityofarden- hills.org/electionsandvoting. Arden Hills City Hall is no longer an early voting location, but you can vote absentee or early voting at the Ramsey County Public Works building at 1425 Paul Kirkwold Drive (Hamline Ave. and Hwy 96). Election Day Tuesday, November 6 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. There are three precincts in Arden Hills. Precinct 1: Presbyterian Church of the way, 3382 Lexington Avenue N Precinct 2: Valentine Hills Elementary School, 1770 County Road E2 Precinct 3: Ramsey County Public Works, 1425 Paul Kirkwold Drive If you do not know your polling place, visit the Office of the Minnesota Sec- retary of State’s Polling Place Finder at https://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us/. You may also visit the City’s website at www.cityofardenhills.org/electionsand- voting or call 651-792-7800, if you have questions.