Inver Grove Heights public meetings in 2022
13 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Decision 2022
This is a results page for the November 8, 2022 general election, covering races in Inver Grove Heights and nearby cities, Dakota County, state legislative and statewide offices, and federal offices. It lists the races but does not include vote tallies or winners. All results are unofficial until certified.
- Inver Grove Heights Mayor and City Council races
- Special School District 6 School Board and two levy questions
- Dakota County Board, Attorney, Sheriff, and Soil and Water races
- MN Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, and Auditor races
- US House District 2 race
Meet the Candidates: City & School District
This is a candidate forum, not a regular government meeting. It lists candidates for mayor, city council, and school board positions in Inver Grove Heights, Lilydale, Mendota Heights, and South St. Paul. No decisions or policy discussions are on the agenda.
- Inver Grove Heights Mayor: Brenda Dietrich
- Inver Grove Heights City Council: Tony Scales
- Lilydale Mayor: John Diehl, Steve Grego
- Mendota Heights Mayor: Stephanie Levine, John Maczko
- South St. Paul School Board: Anne Claflin, Jean Lubke
Meet the Candidates: County & State
This is a community program listing candidates for Dakota County Commissioner, Minnesota House, Senate, judicial, Secretary of State, and Governor races. It is a meet-the-candidates event, not a government decision-making meeting.
- Dakota County Commissioner District 2: Joe Atkins, Jimmy Francis
- Dakota County Commissioner District 3: Laurie Halverson
- Dakota County Commissioner District 4: Bill Droste
- MN House District 53B: Rick Hansen (D)
- MN Senate District 53: Matt Klein (D)
Lilydale Mayor and City Council Candidate Forum
This is a candidate forum for Lilydale Mayor and City Council, featuring candidates John Diehl and Steve Grego. The agenda lists eight questions covering their reasons for running, top city issues, spending priorities, desired changes, services, goals, tax balance, and closing statements. No decisions are made; it is a public discussion event.
- Candidates: John Diehl and Steve Grego
- Question on top issues facing Lilydale
- Hypothetical $5 million spending question
- Question on new or reduced city services
- Closing statements to voters
MN Senate District 65 & MN House of Representatives District 65B Candidate Forum
This is a candidate forum agenda for Minnesota Senate District 65 and House of Representatives District 65B, featuring candidates Paul Holmgren and Maria Isa Perez-Hedges. The forum covers topics such as state budget surplus, gun violence, transportation, health care costs, business, education, environment, and bipartisanship. No decisions are made; it is a discussion event.
- Candidates: Paul Holmgren and Maria Isa Perez-Hedges
- Topics include state budget surplus, gun violence, transportation, health care costs, business, education, environment, and bipartisanship
- Held at Town Square Television, 5845 Blaine Avenue, Inver Grove Heights, MN
MN Senate District 52 & MN House of Representatives District 52B Candidate Forum
This is a candidate forum, not a government meeting, featuring candidates for Minnesota Senate District 52 and House District 52B. Candidates answer questions on state issues including budget surplus, gun violence, school funding, transportation, health care costs, and business climate. No decisions are made; it is an informational event for voters.
- Candidates include Jim Carlson, Cynthia Lonnquist, Ruth Richardson, and Stephen Lowell
- Topics include state budget surplus, gun violence, education funding, transportation, health care costs, and business climate
- Forum held at Town Square Television, 5845 Blaine Avenue, Inver Grove Heights, MN
MN Senate District 53 & MN House of Representatives Districts 53A & 53B Candidate Forum
This is a candidate forum for Minnesota Senate District 53 and House Districts 53A and 53B, held on September 28, 2022, and produced by Town Square Television. Candidates introduce themselves and answer questions on state issues, budget surplus, gun violence, transportation, mental health, health care costs, business, and closing statements. The event is informational, with no official decisions or votes.
- Candidates include Matt Klein, Chris Rausch, Steve Swoboda, Rick Hansen, Mary Frances Clardy, and Todd Kruse
- Topics include state budget surplus, gun violence, transportation spending, mental health, health care costs, and business climate
- Each candidate gives a one-minute closing statement
- Hosted at Town Square Television, 5845 Blaine Avenue, Inver Grove Heights, MN
Mendota Heights Mayor and City Council Candidate Forum
This is a candidate forum for Mendota Heights Mayor and City Council, hosted by Town Square Television. Candidates Stephanie Levine, John Maczko, Sally Lorberbaum, and John Mazzitello will answer questions on topics including residential density, traffic safety, parks, business vacancies, diversity, sustainability, city services, and public safety. The event is a public forum, not a formal city council meeting, and no official decisions will be made.
- Candidates discuss positions on residential development and density in Mendota Heights
- Traffic and safety concerns addressed by all candidates
- Vision for parks and green space preservation
- Plans to fill empty storefronts and attract businesses
- Approaches to sustainability, including GreenStep Cities program
Dakota County Commissioners Districts 2, 3, & 4 Candidate Forum
This is a candidate forum, not a government meeting, featuring candidates for Dakota County Commissioner Districts 2, 3, and 4. The candidates will answer questions on topics including top district issues, business challenges, transportation, natural resources, mental health, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. The event is hosted by Town Square Television in Inver Grove Heights.
- Candidates include Jimmy Francis, Joe Atkins, Janine Hudson, Laurie Halverson, Seema Maddali, and Bill Droste
- Questions cover top district issues, business workforce and child care challenges, transportation funding, natural resources, mental health priorities, and DEI initiatives
- Hosted by Town Square Television at 5845 Blaine Avenue, Inver Grove Heights, MN
Inver Grove Heights Mayor and City Council Candidate Forum
This is a candidate forum for Inver Grove Heights Mayor and City Council, featuring five candidates answering questions on local issues. Topics include top city issues, commercial affordability, affordable housing, diversity and inclusion, public safety, city services, parks, and goals. The agenda lists questions and candidate order but does not include their responses.
- Candidates: Rosemary Piekarski Krech, Brenda Dietrich, Mary T'Kach, Tony Scales, Jennifer Beck-Brown
- Question on making commercial space affordable and filling empty storefronts
- Question on affordable housing availability and action steps
- Question on promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Question on public safety changes
South St. Paul City Council Candidate Forum
This is a candidate forum for the South St. Paul City Council, featuring four candidates: Tom Seaberg, Joe Kaliszewski, Joe Gullerud, and Matthew Thompson. The forum covers 13 questions on topics such as top city issues, Concord Street redevelopment, economic development, sustainability, diversity, public safety, taxes, parks, intergovernmental experience, city assets and detriments, and term goals. No decisions are made; it is a discussion event.
- Candidates: Tom Seaberg, Joe Kaliszewski, Joe Gullerud, Matthew Thompson
- Question on redevelopment of Concord Street
- Question on economic development and supporting current businesses
- Question on sustainability initiatives including Sustainability Task Force and GreenStep Cities
- Question on balancing taxes with city services
Inver Grove Heights Primary Candidate Profiles
This agenda lists candidate profiles for the Inver Grove Heights primary election, produced by Town Square Television. It names six candidates but provides no policy details or decisions. The meeting is informational only.
- Candidate profiles for Jennifer Beck-Brown
- Candidate profiles for Kathy Fischer
- Candidate profiles for Glen R. Kadrlik
- Candidate profiles for Chad Mitchell-Peterson
- Candidate profiles for Tony Scales and Mary T'Kach
South St. Paul Primary Candidate Profiles
This is a community television program listing, not a government meeting agenda. It lists five South St. Paul primary candidates whose profiles will be aired by Town Square Television. No decisions or discussions are scheduled.
- Candidate profiles for Raymond G. Aaron Jr., Joe Gullerud, Joe Kaliszewski, Tom Q. Seaberg, and Matthew Thompson