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3 <br />Fall 2014 <br />Wally Nelson (Incumbent) <br />Family: Married to my beautiful wife <br />Karen for Twenty years. We have two <br />daughters - Sarah, a Stillwater Area High <br />School Graduate and current Kansas <br />State University student and Grace, a <br />sophomore at Hill Murray High School. <br />Occupation: Small Business Owner <br />Education: Graduate of UW-River Falls with a degree <br />in accounting. <br />Years as an Elected Official: Two <br />Other Activities (civic, church etc.): Prior St. Croix <br />Catholic School board member and fundraiser; Prior <br />Board member of the Fields of St. Croix Home Own- <br />ers Association; Current Lake Elmo Finance Committee <br />Chairman; Current Lake Elmo EDA member, Current <br />Lake Elmo Fire Relief Association Board member, and <br />Current Lake Elmo Public Safety member. Hobbies in- <br />clude golf, hockey, and boating. <br />What is one thing that describes your reason for <br />running for elected office? Lake Elmo is a jewel in <br />Minnesota, it is indeed a very special city. However, <br />we know growth is coming to our town. Managing this <br />growth is crucial in order to maintain what we love <br />about Lake Elmo. With my business background and <br />my role as Lake Elmo’s Finance Chairman, I believe I <br />am uniquely qualified in offering the necessary leader- <br />ship to both manage the growth and protect the charm <br />of Lake Elmo. I am your tax payer guardian. <br />Mike Reeves (Incumbent) <br />Family: I’ve been married to my wife, <br />Kathy, for 44 years. Our son Patrick and <br />his wife own and operate their own busi- <br />ness and currently reside in Apple Valley. <br />Occupation: Retired Business Execu- <br />tive (Deluxe Corporation and Minnesota Sports and En- <br />tertainment/Minnesota Wild) and Community Volunteer <br />Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Business <br />Administration from University of Missouri at St. Louis <br />Years as Elected Official: 2+: appointed to the Lake <br />Elmo Planning Commission in 2012 and the Lake Elmo <br />City Council in 2013 <br />Other Activities: Like many members of our baby <br />boomer generation, we’ve been transitioning to what <br />comes after your work career is over. For me, it’s “Pur- <br />suing Meaningful Engagement” <br />• General Board (and past Board Chair): YMCA of the <br />Greater Twin Cities <br />• Advisory Board: Minnesota chapter of Positive <br />Coaching Alliance <br />• Volunteer: Special Olympics of Minnesota <br />• Organizational Advisor to mission driven organiza- <br />tions in the Twin Cities <br />• Enjoy outdoor activities and traveling with family <br />and friends <br />What is one thing that describes why you’re run- <br />ning for elected office: <br />I currently serve on the city council and am proud of <br />what our council, commissions, committees, and staff <br />have accomplished in the past few years. We’re build- <br />ing a foundation where Lake Elmo can be known for: <br />effective and responsive government, fiscal respon- <br />sibility, building community partnerships, balancing <br />economic development with rural character and open <br />space, respectful civil discourse, and ultimately getting <br />things done for the benefit of its residents and business <br />community. My leadership and experience in facilitat- <br />ing organizational change and transition can make a dif- <br />ference in helping Lake Elmo <br />achieve that future. <br />More information <br />can be found at: <br />www.mfreeves.org <br />The 2014 General Election is November 4 <br />Get informed at www.lakeelmo.org/voting-information <br />Tune into the candidate forum live on channel 16 at 7 p.m., on October 22