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Taylors Falls City Mayor

The mayor is usually the head of the city and may represent the city in front of other government bodies. They also can preside at council meetings and appoint city workers. A mayor usually has a role in proposing a city budget which influences services provided to residents and can veto ordinances proposed by the city council.Voting in local elections is important - learn more here: Why Vote for Mayor

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    Geri Aanonsen
    (NP)

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    Robert Bayer
    (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)

If elected, what strategies will you use to ensure transparency, accountability and ethical conduct in city government under your leadership? (500 characters)

How will you engage with residents to solicit feedback, involve them in decision-making processes, and ensure their voices are heard? (500 characters)

How will you approach public safety and community policing to ensure the well-being of all residents? (500 characters)

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I have served Taylors Falls through the Heritage Preservation Commission, Historical Society, and Lighting Festival. My career also includes leadership at Good Samaritan Society Home Care in St. Croix Falls, as well as case management and advocacy for seniors and people with disabilities. I am proud of these experiences, but they do not make “the best.” Being mayor is not about elevating one person above others. It is an opportunity and a responsibility to serve. That means listening to the whole community, bringing people together, making decisions openly, and earning trust through action. You can count on me to be accessible, explain decisions, follow through, and protect the character of the place we call home.
Responsible spending: Review staffing, administrative costs, and outside contracts before raising taxes or cutting services. Year-round progress: Improve library access, sidewalks, parks, activities, and businesses serving residents not only tourists. Open City Hall: Publish decisions and progress, improve meeting access, limit NDAs to legitimate needs, and give residents more ways to participate.
I hear a clear concern. Residents feel unwelcome at City Hall and question whether rules are applied equally. I will set respectful service standards; publish ordinances, fees, forms, budgets, contracts, agendas, and minutes; livestream and archive meetings; disclose conflicts; explain closed sessions; limit NDAs; and track commitments publicly. Access should never depend on personal connections. Questions are participation, not inconvenience.
Engagement begins before Election Day. I am already listening through Coffee & Conversations and resident surveys. If elected, I will serve everyone, whether you voted for me or not. I will continue informal conversations, offer online surveys, email, phone, office hours, and remote meeting access, and seek input before major decisions. I will report what I heard, how it shaped the outcome, and why. No one should need connections or hours at City Hall to have a voice.
Taylors Falls benefits from a positive relationship with the Chisago County Sheriff’s Office, and I will work to maintain it through regular communication and community outreach. I will also coordinate with fire, EMS, county officials, and residents to address traffic, pedestrian safety, emergency preparedness, and areas of concern. Public safety means prevention, dependable emergency response, and ensuring every resident feels safe, respected, and heard.
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