| As your next State Senator I will uplift your voices to the table and work hard toward innovative solutions that will create a place where we all can thrive, not just survive.
I want to work with and for you.
That is why I am running for the State Senate.
Since serving on the Brooklyn Park City Council for the last 5 years, I've worked tirelessly with residents, our other council members, city staff, community stakeholders, and organizations. I'm proud of the work we have accomplished together.
Together we have-
Built a stronger local economy and supported small businesses to thrive
Created over 1000+ new jobs in our city with livable wages
Grown our tax base with commercial development and reduced our resident's tax burden
Successfully attained millions of dollars in state and federal funds for transportation and infrastructure investment in our city
Increased the diversity of our housing stock, supported naturally occurring affordable housing, and added new developments of senior housing in our city
Improved community and police relations and created safer neighborhoods
Partnered with local businesses to offer paid summer internships and create more employment opportunities for our youth
Added sustainable youth programming and expanded access to youth sports
Revitalized our parks, increased trails and connections, and leveraged outside funding and grants to invest in our park system
A few things so you can get to know me
Married 28 years with 4 children and a new daughter-in-law
Actively served and volunteered in Brooklyn Park for over 15 years.
I'm a published Author of 2 books
I love to mentor young girls, have done it for a long time, and continue to because they inspire me
I love organic vegetable gardening, camping with my family, and baking with my girls.
Susan's Work and Community Service
Mayor Pro Tem
Brooklyn Park City Council Member since November 2016.
Re-elected to the Brooklyn Park City Council in 2020
Vice President of the Brooklyn Park Economic Development in 2020
Vice-Chair to the Brooklyn Bridge Alliance
Director of Project Success
City Council Liaison to the Charter Commission and member of the Brooklyn Park Audit Committee
Previously City Council Liaison to the Planning Commission, Human Rights Commission, Community Long-range Improvement Commission, Recreation and Parks Advisory Commission, Brooklyn Youth Council, and Metro Blue Line Extension Advisory Committee
Former Chair of Metro Affordable Housing Task Force
Former Executive Board Member of nonprofit organizations, AAHWM and Galore PHWA
Former Mentor for Girl Scouts River Valley HWC, University of MN's Viivncaus Student Group |