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<br />'A man of integrity' I
<br />To the editor: III 1 Lie,;
<br />As a caI\clidate for the office of mayor in Arden f-fi II s, 1_ _ _ _ .._
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<br />St.an Harpst~_a.d_qff~rs t~le ~oITImuni~y thel~adership it 12", ' \ \ Ii -h ..f\
<br />, WIll need as It I~lan~ges Its !utu~e. WIth the .development t .",lvl . \ \.._ \ II }
<br />.: challenges tIle CIty IS expenencmg now, WhIch will con- I S
<br />tinue in the future, the city will need strong leadership as
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<br />man and as an involved resident, I-Iarpstead has those L It
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<br />the mayor and its constituents needs to improve He "A Ie d t' th f' t '
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<br />strongly feels that durmg development there needs to be a
<br />proper balance of benefits among the city at large, the To the editor:
<br />developer and, most of all, the Arden Hills residents. He Ardeu Hills deserves to have a mayor like Bever
<br />has been actively involved in monitoring and communi- Aplikowski. I have known Aplikowski for many yeal
<br />eating what he feels is needed to improve the process of She is an active listener. She makes sure she understan
<br />planning, reviewing, implementing and managing develop- your position before explaining hers. She is willing to I
<br />ment projects in the future. ten to all sides of an issue, seeks others opinions, engag
<br />I've been Harpstead's neighbor for nearly 17 years, and in disctlssion, asks discerning questions that clarify tI
<br />I find that he is an excellent candidate and displays many issue, finds common ground and tries to lead the parties
<br />of the characteristics of a good leader. lIis communication a consensus. Aplikowski is courageous enough to mal
<br />skills and ability to use his personal business experience the tough decisions when agreement is not to he had.
<br />and success for the city's advantage is refreshing. Friends She is a leader for the future. Arden Hills needs som
<br />and neighbors see him as a man of integrity, with the abil- one who will lead us forward and take advantage of tl
<br />ity to perform. new opportullities the future holds for Arden Hills and i
<br />Harpstead loves the city, cherishes its rich history and is citizens. Please join TIle in supporting Aplikowski r.
<br />excited about the future for Arden I'lills. I highly recolll- mayor of Arden Hills.
<br />mend him as Ollr mayor. Let's give him a chance.
<br />Melanic A. Freimuth
<br />Dick Roessler Arden Hills
<br />. Arden Hills
<br />'Residents' interests first'
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<br />, , [ To the editor:
<br />A spark of energy A '\ I 'f'(' ,', .. I I k' l
<br />S an I n en r- I tS L-OllnClI mem Jer, am as 'lng t1
<br />To the editor: city's residents to vote for Fran Holmes, Our COtlllC
<br />Arden Hills needs a strong, committed and energetic needs Holmes, a strategic decision-maker who will mal
<br />COllllcil memher. I would urge voters to elect Dave sound decisions for the city. Holmes has been a resident<<
<br />McClung for that ,position. McClung and I first met when the city for almost 20 years and has been an active vollJ1
<br />he was a teenager eager to be a part of the Public Works teer for Arden Hills. She is cunently editor of Arden Hil
<br />and Safety Committee. He impressed all of us with his Notes, the offici:.!l city newsletter, recently assisted i
<br />knowledge, cOlIlmitment and enthusiasm. development of the improved city Web site, formed
<br />Si]lCe then, McClung has been active in city government served on the Planning Commission and was a member <
<br />both as a resident and as a member of city cOlUmittees. the Twin Cities Army Amlllunition Plant Advisory Paw
<br />His family has been in Arden Hills for generations, so he and also of the Finance Committee.
<br />has both current knowledge ami a historical perspective. I have known Holmes for many years, and I can assm
<br />Arden Hills is facing many challenges and changes. It is the Arden Hills votns that she is capable of analyzin
<br />imperative that we have a strong City Council with the issues and ad\Tocating viable solutions, but would put th
<br />ability to look ahead, develop the new lands, work with interests of residents first. She is the kind of fiscal consel
<br />other cities and agencies and maintain the neighborhood, vative we need as a COllllcil member. She will spend res
<br />friendly environ ment ofo11r city. We need an energetic dents' tax dollars wisely while understanding and keepin
<br />member of our Council who knov,.'s where we have been residents informed about the long-range impact develof
<br />and where we are going. ments such as TCAAP will have on the cOIlununit}
<br />I am pleased to recommend McClung for Arden Hills Among other choices to he made on Nov. 7, I hope resi
<br />City Council. He will provide the leadership and the care- dents will vote for Holmes for Arden Hiils City Council!
<br />. ful planning needed now and in the future.
<br />Brenda Holden
<br />Nancy K. Hansen Arden Hills
<br />Arden Hills Brenda Holden is a mnnhcr of the Anlcn Hills Ci~l{ Council.
<br />Nallqj l1a1/sCI/ is a lif/'lolllf rt'sidmt of Arden HilL, al/(l a fin--
<br />nUT Ci(lj Council membl'l:
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