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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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    Christopher Daly
    (NP)

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    Mary Kleinberg
    (NP)

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    Bart Schneider
    (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 Email ckdaly@uwalumni.com
I believe that I’m well qualified for the position of council member through the combination of my work history, academic record, and deep roots here in Lilydale. Having first moved to Lilydale with my family in 1996, I’ve lived here and in Mendota Heights for half of my life and consider this place to be home. I left to pursue my undergraduate degree at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and later my master’s in public policy at George Washington University in D.C. I then spent two years working for the United States Agency for International Development before it was shuttered by Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s DOGE cuts. Between that and the events of last winter, I’ve decided to get involved. As they say, “all politics are local."
My top three priorities if elected will be 1) continue the council’s work on the Lilydale/Harriet Island natural restoration area – I believe that we have a responsibility to act as good stewards of our natural spaces 2) do everything possible to improve motorist, cyclist, and pedestrian safety along Highway 13 as opportunities arise, along with improvements to our stormwater runoff systems, and 3) work with the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce to fill our vacant commercial spaces.
I’ve had the pleasure of speaking with many residents while out knocking doors and have gotten some very helpful feedback about what policies folks would like the council to prioritize. The vast majority of the feedback has been positive – people are very satisfied with the council, and I can say confidently that, if elected, my job will be to learn as much as I can from the more senior members while making sure that we continue to center our voters’ voices in our decision making.
I’m glad to say that Lilydale has an impeccable track record with regard to transparency and accountability, and I will do everything I can to make sure it stays that way. As the state grapples with controversies surrounding NDAs between private entities and local governments, I pledge to reject any such arrangement that comes before the council and to pursue an outright ban on such private deals if possible. We owe it to our neighbors to ensure that our business is conducted out in the open.
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