Minnesota and North Dakota Voter's Guide

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As local legislators who sometimes have executive power, council members can propose ordinances, set administrative policy, and authorize the budget proposed by the mayor. They oversee all city activities, including city services, programs, licensing, and public safety. Mayoral appointments to city government typically require council approval. Learn more here: https://www.lwv.org/blog/voting-local-matters-why-vote-city-councilUse the MN Secretary of State’s Candidate Filing page (https://candidates.sos.mn.gov/) to find specific candidate contact information.

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    Julie Burnett
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    Steven Haes
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    Joshua Lee
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    Mark Reese
    (NP)

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    Christian Rider
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    Alicia Schaupp
    (NP)

Biographical Information

Why are you the best candidate for this position? (750 characters)

If elected, what will your top three priorities be and why? (500 characters)

How do you plan to engage with and represent all members of our diverse community?(500 characters)

What steps will you take to ensure transparency and accountability in city government? (500 characters)

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Campaign Website http://stevenhaes.com
Campaign Email haessteve@outlook.com
I believe I am the best candidate because I will put Lakeville families first. My leadership philosophy is based on servant leadership: listen to residents, ask tough questions, and make decisions based on what is best for our community. I believe infrastructure must come before expansion and growth should pay for growth—not existing homeowners. I will fight to protect our water and natural resources, support our schools and public safety, and demand transparency at City Hall. I oppose NDAs that keep residents in the dark and developments, including massive data centers and bottling plants, that place unnecessary demands on our resources. I will work for the people of Lakeville, not special interests.
My top three priorities are responsible growth, protecting Lakeville families, and transparency. First, infrastructure must come before expansion, and growth should pay for growth. Second, I will protect our water, environment, and taxpayers from developments like massive data centers and bottling plants. Third, I will restore trust through open government—no NDAs, no secret deals, and a stronger voice for residents in decisions affecting their neighborhoods.
I believe every Lakeville resident deserves a voice at City Hall. I will practice servant leadership by listening first, being accessible, and engaging residents from every neighborhood, background, age, and ability. I will support open meetings, community forums, and meaningful public input before major decisions are made. Whether you have lived here for 40 years or just moved here, I will listen, treat you with respect, and represent you—not special interests.
Transparency starts with open government. I will oppose NDAs and closed-door agreements that keep residents from knowing how decisions affecting their community are made. I will push for clear reporting on spending, taxes, development agreements, and major projects. I will encourage public input before—not after—important decisions. City Council members work for the residents, and residents deserve honest answers, accessible information, and accountability.
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Campaign Website http://www.schauppforlakeville.com
Campaign Email schauppforlakeville@gmail.com
I bring a unique combination of professional experience, community advocacy, and a genuine commitment to Lakeville. With more than 15 years in Business Administration, I have supported organizations through strategy, communications, and compliance—experience that translates directly to thoughtful, effective leadership. As a grassroots community advocate, I have worked to amplify the voices of those who are struggling or too often overlooked. As a mom and wife of a Veteran, I understand the importance of a safe, connected community where families can thrive. I lead with empathy in action, thoughtful decision-making, collaboration, and a commitment to showing up and getting things done.
Transparency, community belonging and thoughtful growth are my priorities. I believe we need transparency when it comes to new technologies, like data centers and flock cameras. I believe everyone should feel safe to call Lakeville home, regardless of political, religious, ethnic or economic background. Lastly, is thoughtful growth, not just growing for the sake of growing. We must ensure that when growth happens, we are mindful of our resources, infrastructure and school supports in place.
I plan to engage diversity through community outreach and social media. I believe in transparency and showing up when it matters, not just when it is convenient or when you are directly affected. You can't always expect people to come to you, sometimes you need to go to them. To make this happen, there needs to be safe spaces in the community that allow all populations to feel represented and heard.
I believe in ethics training for all government offices. The public should have easy access to city documents in an easy-to-read and multi-language format, across a variety of platforms. City officials need to be accessible and fair. I am in support of promoting public conversations before important decisions are made.
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