Public Safety
Strengthening Regional Efforts to Reduce Violent Crime
I strongly supported Burnsville Police’s participation in a regional partnership focused on reducing violent crime, illegal firearms activity and organized criminal activity.
By working alongside local, county and state law enforcement partners, Burnsville investigators can strengthen information sharing, coordinate investigations and address criminal activity that extends beyond city boundaries.
Investing in Police & City Hall
Burnsville’s Police Department and City Hall have served our community for decades, but our public safety and operational needs have outgrown the existing facilities.
I supported investing in a long-term solution that expands and modernizes these facilities while making use of the City’s existing site and infrastructure. The project will provide updated police facilities, training and operational spaces, along with new community meeting and gathering spaces.
I also supported using utility franchise fees as part of Burnsville’s long-term facilities funding strategy. This approach spreads costs across utility customers—including tax-exempt properties that use and benefit from City services—rather than relying exclusively on property taxes.
Planning for a New Fire Station No. 2
Our firefighter/paramedics serve Burnsville around the clock, and they need facilities that support the work we ask them to do.
Fire Station No. 2 has reached the point where replacement is necessary to better accommodate modern operations, equipment and the needs of personnel working extended shifts. I support the City’s work to develop a modern replacement facility while engaging residents near the site throughout the planning process.
It’s an investment in the people who respond when our community needs them most.
Protecting Burnsville
Protecting Clean Water & Natural Resources
Clean drinking water, healthy parks and protected natural areas are essential community assets.
When redevelopment is considered, environmental conditions—including water resources, soil conditions and potential contamination—must be taken seriously. The City manages land-use decisions while environmental agencies such as the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency oversee applicable environmental review, cleanup and remediation requiements.
I support responsible redevelopment that recognizes those distinct responsibilities while protecting the natural resources Burnsville residents depend on,
Responsible Growth & Fiscal Stewardship
Burnsville Center & Center Village Redevelopment
The Burnsville Center area presents one of our community’s largest redevelopment opportunities—and also one of its most complex.
Through my work with the Economic Development Authority, I’ve supported the City’s efforts to work with private property owners and create the planning framework necessary for long-term redevelopment.
I recently supported an update to the Center Village Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR), which examines environmental, transportation and infrastructure considerations across the approximately 426-acre study area. Keeping this planning work current helps Burnsville evaluate future redevelopment proposals using current conditions and community priorities.
Fiscal Responsibility in a Changing Economy
Rising construction, labor and operating costs have placed pressure on cities across Minnesota. Burnsville has had to respond the same way a responsible household or business would: carefully evaluate expenses, prioritize essential services and look for more efficient ways to fund long-term needs.
I remain focused on responsible spending, reducing unnecessary costs and finding funding approaches that distribute the cost of City services and major investments appropriately.
Fiscal responsibility isn’t about avoiding investment. It’s about making smart investments, planning ahead and respecting the taxpayers who ultimately pay for them.
Community & Quality of Life
A Commitment to Civility
I supported Burnsville’s commitment to civility, dignity and respect in local government.
The City Council’s civility resolution recognizes that people can bring different experiences, ideas and perspectives to the table while still listening to one another, treating people with respect and working together for the common good.
Those principles matter. Respectful disagreement and collaboration help build trust and keep the focus where it belongs: serving Burnsville.
Expanding Pickleball in Our Parks
I’ve advocated for additional pickleball opportunities in Burnsville as demand for the sport has continued to grow.
Following a comprehensive feasibility process examining several City parks, the City Council directed staff to move forward with Cliff Fen Park as the location for a new eight-court pickleball complex.
Cliff Fen offers access, parking and existing park amenities while providing greater separation from nearby homes. I’m pleased to see the project moving forward and look forward to the next steps in its development.