Three candidates are running for two seats on the Lilydale City Council in November’s election.

General information about the Nov. 5, 2024, election is online at twincities.com/news/politics/elections including information on candidates for races in Ramsey, Dakota and Washington counties.

To find out what’s on your ballot, where to vote and other election information, visit the Minnesota Secretary of State’s elections page at sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting.

Jay Budge

(Candidate information not provided)

Bill Kleinman

(Candidate information not provided)

Bart Schneider

Age: 71

What would your top priorities be if elected? I am committed to ensuring Lilydale remains a safe, beautiful and economically livable city, achieved through sound management of our fiscal and environmental resources, and by monitoring business development in Lilydale and neighboring communities.

What qualifies you to hold this position? Proven leadership as Chair of the Lilydale Planning Commission, creator and charter member of the Community Homeowners Group consisting of a board member from various associations in Lilydale & Mendota Height, and past President and current board member of the Lilywood HOA.

What do you think is the primary role of government? Provide important services that individuals cannot do on their own, such as police, fire, recreation, etc.

How do you work to understand, and then learn from, opinions that differ from your own and people who disagree with you? Open communication is important to understand and learn from others, even those with differing opinions. The Community Homeowners Group meetings have been a great source for understanding issues and ideas affecting various HOAs in Lilydale.

Website or contact information: facebook.com/bartforlilydale bartforlilydale@gmail.com 651 325-7569

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