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Tere O'Connell, Lino Lakes City Council Candidate - Local Decision 2025

Ham Lake City CouncilThursday, October 16, 2025
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Lino Lakes City Council election

Residential and business development growth

Dark sky preservation and lighting standards

Northwest Main area master plan

Infrastructure, biking, and walking trail connectivity

16% preliminary property tax levy

Fire department and police department separation

Water quality and impaired lake restoration

Housing diversity and density

Commuter transit and infrastructure planning

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Notable Quotes (2)

16% is high, but you know, the city council does not need a raise... that's not where anybody from my perspective goes into the city council to make money.

— Terry O'Connell
Tax LevyCommenting on the proposed 16% tax levy increase.

I'm open with diversity in housing and people. I live in an area that's on Main Street and right next to me is a duplex... we all get along.

— Terry O'Connell
HousingAddressing her views on residential zoning and community cohesion.

People (1)

Terry O'ConnellCity Council Candidate

Long-time Lino Lakes resident, former environmental board member, active in the Rice Creek Citizen Advisory Committee.

2 quotes

“My concern is to work with developers and make sure they enhance what we have instead of just doing the this is what we're going to build.”

Regarding managing development growth in Lino Lakes.

“I wouldn't just listen to what the staff tells me. I would actually physically go check them out.”

Discussing her approach to city council oversight.

Places Mentioned

Lino LakesLexington AvenueHighway 23 (Lake Drive)Fargo Nature CenterLake AmeliaCenterville Lake35W interchange35E and Main Street interchange

Events & Meetings (1)

  • Local Decision 2025 (Television Interview)

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

Northwest Main Area Master Plan

Recently approved plan governing development in the Northwest Main area.

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