12 October 2023
ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL ELECTION
Voters in Rosemount will elect a member-at-large to their city council on Nov. 7. Tami Klimpel was selected to fill the seat after Tammy Block resigned in 2022
Three candidates — including Klimpel — are running in the special election.
General information about the Nov. 7 election is online at twincities.com/tag/elections. In addition, twincities.com/news/politics/elections will have a full voters guide with candidates for Ramsey, Dakota and Washington county races online this month. To find out where to vote, visit the Minnesota Secretary of State’s online polling place finder at pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us.
Tami Klimpel (incumbent)
Tami Klimpel, candidate for Rosemount City Council in the November 2023 election. (Courtesy of the candidate)
Age: 49
What qualifies you to hold this position? I am already helping our hometown through rapid growth in my current roles as Rosemount City Councilmember, and Port Authority Vice Chair and Commissioner. I bring proven leadership experience including past president and board member of Rosemount Area Athletic Association. I am a business professional, wife, mom and Dakota County business owner.
What would your top priorities be if elected? 1) Quality of life: A safe, clean community with services and public safety, while balancing fiscal responsibility. 2) Planful growth: Work closely with stakeholders to address traffic control, land use and appropriate development plans. 3) Hometown feel: Keeping residents engaged through communication, visibility, and events.
What do you think is the primary role of government? A primary role is to maintain and enhance livability for residents. This includes little things first: parks, trails, snow removal, safety. Once you get these “little things” right, you can focus on the big things. In our case, this entails active participation in planning land use and attracting commercial and residential growth.
Website or contact information: tamiforrosemount.com
Al Viall Jr.
Al Viall, candidate for Rosemount City Council in the November 2023 election. (Courtesy of the candidate)
Age: 59
What qualifies you to hold this position? There are several characteristics and traits that I believe are beneficial to being a successful City Council member. Those include Effective Leadership, Community Engagement, Problem-solving, Communication, integrity, Fiscal Responsibility and Knowledge of Local Issues of which are characterastics that I currently have.
What would your top priorities be if elected? My priorities if elected are: 1) Public Safety – Full support of our Police, 2) Responsible Planning – As Rosemount grows into 20230 and beyond, planning accordingly but keeping our Hometown feel, 3) Small business – Supporting and bringing in unique small businesses that make Rosemount an area destination, F4) Fiscal Responsibility & Transparency.
What do you think is the primary role of government? The specific roles and functions of government can vary between different forms of government and may evolve over time in response to changing societal needs and priorities. The government’s role is often shaped by the will of the people through elections and public participation in decision-making processes.
Website or contact information: http://www.alviall4rosemount.com
Robert Hendel (Candidate information not available)
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