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Spring Lake Park 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 MayorWatch a candidate forum for this race recorded on September 23, 2026.

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    Robert Nelson
    (NP)

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    Halyn Roth
    (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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Campaign Website http://www.HalynRoth.com
Facebook (Full URL) http://www.facebook.com/HalynRothMN
Campaign Email contact@halynroth.com
I believe I am the best candidate because I am ready and willing to embrace a changing Spring Lake Park. Our city is welcoming in new residents who are younger and more diverse, and we need leadership who can build an inclusive and transparent city government to meet the moment. My background working in public schools taught me how to build bridges between people, resolve conflict, and get along with people who don’t always agree with me.

I may not have lived in the same home for 60 years, but I do understand the needs of our city. Residents expect our elected leaders to look past divisive issues that have no place in the council chambers, and put their needs first.
My top priorities focus on modernizing Spring Lake Park:

1. Increase transparency with a 30-day public comment period on non-emergency ordinances/resolutions and launch an opt-in text/email alert system for residents.

2. Expand inclusive play spaces for children of all abilities, while adding features like walking paths, a dog park, or a splash pad.

3. Create a micro-grant program for resident entrepreneurs to revitalize aging commercial spaces and grow local tax revenue.
Ethical leadership starts with removing barriers between residents and city hall. If elected, I will focus on three main strategies: establishing a 30-day public comment window on all non-emergency ordinances, launching a text/email notification system, and maintaining an open-door policy through regular community forums. Accountability means giving residents the tools and time they need to participate, while keeping council focused solely on local issues that directly impact our community.
Involving residents will be a top priority because community engagement is currently lacking. Beyond introducing digital text alerts and a 30-day public comment period on proposed ordinances, I will host regular community town halls to listen directly to neighbors. I also plan to establish two resident bodies: a Council Advisory Committee for Children & Families and one for Seniors. Leaders have natural blind spots, and these groups ensure key voices have a direct seat at the table.
Our police department does an excellent job keeping Spring Lake Park safe. However, true public safety depends on public trust. To protect resident privacy, I support removing all city-controlled Automated License Plate Readers (Flock cameras) and prohibiting their future use. While these systems may offer some investigative benefits, they do not outweigh the risks of mass surveillance. Maintaining high standards for privacy strengthens trust between neighbors and police.
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