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Candidate Profile Published Wednesday, February 27 08:30:09 AM |
| Name: | Beth Mercer-Taylor |
Other candidates in this race: |
| Office: | Falcon Heights City Council member | |
| Incumbent: | No | |
| City of residence: | Falcon Heights | |
| Age: | 39 | |
| Background: | J.D., Valparaiso University, master?s in public policy, University of California. Berkeley, B.A., summa cum laude, Amherst College; Falcon Heights Planning Commission member; Roseville Block Nurse board member; Minnesota Citizens League Tax Policy Committee co-chair; Como Minnesota Youth Ski League co-leader; seven-year resident, homeowner, married with three children. | |
| Endorsements: | Not seeking endorsements. | |
| Most important issue: | As a City Council member, I would work hard to continue our tradition of responsive, collaborative and cost-effective government. My goals are to strengthen our neighborhoods, to innovate in how we care for our environment and to involve more citizens and youth in city government. My husband and I chose to raise our family in Falcon Heights because the community and schools are strong and the city is attractive and well maintained. I pledge to preserve the treasure that is Falcon Heights and to support citizen initiatives to make our city and its neighborhoods even better. |