Community Engagement
Dan has long advocated for improved engagement of Roseville residents and businesses in local decision-making as key to our success as a community, building on a strong tradition of engagement, and constantly improving on those efforts.
Transportation
Roseville’s location presents transportation challenges as well as opportunities. Dan believes the City must be a proactive partner with Ramsey County, MnDOT, Metro Transit, and private entities to advocate for and achieve improvements to the roads, transit, and pathway systems that serve our community.
Environmental Stewardship
Cities have many unique and important roles in protecting our environment, from stormwater management to recycling to alternative energy usage and promotion. Dan has a record of supporting City efforts toward sustainability and good environmental stewardship, including the geothermal system at the Skating Center, the tree preservation ordinance, and solar installations and solar gardens. Dan initiated Roseville becoming a GreenStep City early in his time in office.
Parks and Recreation
Dan has long advocated for a well-maintained and user-oriented parks & recreation system in Roseville. He knows that appealing parks and relevant recreation programs enhance the community quality of life, benefit property values, and improve the health and well-being of our residents – not to mention that they provide a benefit to our environment. He continues to prioritize making park infrastructure funding sustainable, and seeks outreach to make sure parks and recreation programs and facilities meet the needs of the next generations of users.
Police and Public Safety
Dan is grateful for the continued evolution of the Roseville Police Department to one that proactively engages with all in our community and provides information and transparency, all the while maintaining a high expectation of professionalism and ongoing improvement. He opposes efforts to undercut local authority and control of this key function of local government through contracting policing services with the Ramsey County Sheriff’s office or another third party.
Infrastructure Sustainability
Dan has led efforts by the City to have a long-range view of infrastructure funding needs, and to put into place plans that achieve long-term funding sustainability. He supports all users paying their fair share, and opposes excessive borrowing for rehab of existing infrastructure rather than setting aside cash over time for major expenditures.
Housing & Neighborhoods
Dan believes that it is essential to our strength of our community to maintain a balance of housing types and affordability in Roseville. He supports City efforts to understand our local housing market, and to target areas that are under-represented in our current market, with appropriate City assistance. He has worked to make the City’s code enforcement system both fairer and more effective in keeping up Roseville property values for both residents and businesses. He believes the Multi-Family Residential inspection and licensing program ensures safe housing and healthy neighborhoods by addressing code violations and tenant and landlord responsibilities.
Budget and Taxes
Dan always keeps in mind that City budget and tax decisions have real impacts on individuals and businesses in our community. He believes it is important to keep spending in line by carefully considering new programs and their full impacts, as well as by seeking efficiency and shared services with other cities or entities. He also understands the importance of balanced growth in both the commercial and residential tax bases to keep taxes under control.