Elect Sue Denkinger for Shoreview Mayor

Why am I running for Mayor?

The city of Shoreview has been my home for over 30 years during which I have appreciated its services, amenities and strong sense of community. I believe my experience as mayor, on the city council, and as a volunteer provides strong, experienced leadership to continue that tradition and provide strategic leadership toward its future. I appreciate your continued support!

What will I bring to the City? 

First and foremost, my passion for the city of Shoreview.  In addition to two years as Mayor and six years on the City Council, I bring leadership and collaboration experience from my business career at Thomson Reuters in a variety of roles.  Prior to running for City  Council, I volunteered for both the Shoreview Economic Development Commission and the Economic Development Authority,  I’ve seen firsthand the importance of supporting local business growth and retention in our community.  Local businesses bring stability and good paying jobs to Shoreview.  Housing needs continue to be a top priority and my Economic Development Authority experience has allowed me to work on policy and initiatives that support affordable housing and expand programs for new and existing homeowners to purchase and/or improve their homes.

What do I hope to achieve?

It’s important to maintain focus on what has made our city successful: collaborative leadership, maintaining our high financial rating and quality of life, and keeping an eye on future needs and opportunities.  My plan is to continue focusing on Shoreview economic development and on housing policy and initiatives that provide the opportunity for an optimal quality life to all of our residents.

FOCUS AREAS AS A MAYOR CANDIDATE

Shoreview is a successful, stable and secure community with a history of strong fiscal management and a legacy of beautiful parks and trails.  I believe that maintaining the quality of the community is an overarching goal.  If re-elected, I  also plan to focus on:

1)  Economic Development:  Focus on business retention and expansion to keep our tax base vibrant and attract quality jobs.

2)  Housing opportunities for new and existing residents 

3)  Quality of life issues most important to residents: Public Safety, Sustainability and Sense of Community.

We are a nearly fully developed community which presents challenges for both economic development and housing options.  However we have opportunities  in these areas with the help of our  Business Expansion and Retention program, strategic approach toward  redevelopment opportunities, and the ability to manage our activities by maintaining our AAA bond rating and ongoing fiscal discipline.

About Sue Denkinger

I’m a 30-year resident of Shoreview, the mother of two grown daughters who attended Island Lake Elementary, St. Odilia School, Chippewa Middle School and Mounds View High School. 

I also am the proud Grandmother of three wonderful children.

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HIGHLIGHTS OF CITY ACCOMPLISHMENTS during COUNCIL AND VOLUNTEER tenure

  1. Shoreview Commons area re-design including the destination playground
  2. Maintained city tax rates below the metro average for comparable cities while retaining the city’s AAA bond rating
  3. Shoreview Community Center expansion
  4. Added community center electric vehicle charging stations and installed solar array at the city maintenance facility
  5. Shoreview reached and continues to achieve Green Step Cities level 5
  6. Approved master parks plan to upgrade city parks
  7. Expanded housing improvement loan program to include down-payment assistance 
  8. Created inclusionary housing policy which provides affordable housing opportunities in the city
  9. Redevelopment of parking lot and obsolete buildings into new housing and renovated business center
  10. Created the Business Retention and Expansion program resulting in retaining local businesses and job creation

Contact

Sue Denkinger for Shoreview Mayor

Email: scdenkinger@gmail.com

Committee for Sue Denkinger for Mayor

4494 Chatsworth St., Shoreview, MN 55126