Julia Nelson, Lino Lakes City Council Candidate - Local Decision 2025
Lino Lakes City Council election
Rapid urban development and density
Environmental preservation and wildlife habitat
Metropolitan Council (Met Council) influence and control
Water resource management and aquifer sustainability
Infrastructure and overdevelopment concerns
City of Lino Lakes 16% preliminary tax levy
Public safety funding (Police and Fire)
Bikable and walkable city planning
Northwest quadrant master plan
Full Document Analysis
Notable Quotes (2)
Met Council has a big hammer they hold over us and that hammer is they will not fund water and sewer unless we develop to the degree they want.
We have been dealing with rapid development. And many many of us are very unhappy with it.
People (2)
Julia NelsonCandidate for Lino Lakes City CouncilTownhome association manager, environmental board member, 25-year resident.
2 quotes
Townhome association manager, environmental board member, 25-year resident.
“We have been dealing with rapid development. And many many of us are very unhappy with it. And we feel as though we have to slow down.”
Expressing frustration with current development pace.
“If we can push back against the Met Council's control, I think that's going to benefit all of us.”
Stating her stance on regional planning bodies.
Diego MoralesMet Council Representative for Anoka CountyStated goal to work in harmony with cities; criticized as defensive by the candidate.
Stated goal to work in harmony with cities; criticized as defensive by the candidate.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- Local Decision 2025 candidate interview
Ordinances & Resolutions (2)
City council approved a 16% tax levy increase.
City approved a master plan for the area, though concerns regarding density remain.