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Candidate Profile Published Wednesday, February 27 08:30:09 AM |
| Name: | Melanie Leehy |
Other candidates in this race: |
| Office: | Falcon Heights City Council member | |
| Incumbent: | No | |
| City of residence: | Falcon Heights | |
| Age: | 44 | |
| Background: | Community involvement: Falcon Heights neighborhood commissioner, neighborhood liaison, city of Falcon Heights employee. Experience: small business owner, nonprofit founder and program director. Other strengths: service to at-risk youth, assisting senior citizens, mobilizing citizen involvement, understanding both urban and suburban environments. | |
| Endorsements: | Not seeking endorsements. | |
| Most important issue: | I am convinced that Falcon Heights is the finest city of the metro area. As a council member I want to see that continue. My desire is to increase our sense of community, empower citizens, care for our environment and create healthy living opportunities such as walkability. My value of intergenerational relationships motivates me to develop ways to involve both our younger residents and senior citizens. I also want to help maintain the fiscal responsibility that we are accustomed to. My heart is to serve my neighbors. |