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Chris Stowe, Lino Lakes City Council Candidate - Local Decision 2025
Ham Lake City CouncilThursday, October 16, 2025
Watch on original sourceProposed 16% city tax levy increase
High-density residential development concerns
Infrastructure projects including water treatment facility
Rice Creek Watershed District drainage and flooding issues
Metropolitan Council growth projections for 2050
Zoning policies and land use in Lino Lakes
Expenditure on gym equipment for The Rookery
Commercial development along I-35W and I-35E corridors
Strategic planning for city growth vs. rural preservation
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Notable Quotes (3)
If you want to slow the growth, vote for Stow. I'll vote no.
Growth and development policyAddressing his campaign platform on development.
It's basically they're spending other people's monies to help the developers turn us into blame.
Fiscal responsibilityCritiquing the city's approach to development.
I'm not afraid to say not in my backyard. I don't want that here.
Zoning and land useExpressing his stance on undesired development projects.
People (4)
Chris StoweCandidateOwner of an equine boarding facility and licensed plumber, platform focused on fiscal conservatism and anti-sprawl.
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Owner of an equine boarding facility and licensed plumber, platform focused on fiscal conservatism and anti-sprawl.
“If you want to slow the growth, vote for Stow. I'll vote no.”
Stating his approach to development and tax issues.
Randy RanerCandidateEndorsed by Chris Stowe for City Council.
Endorsed by Chris Stowe for City Council.
JuliaCandidateOpponent critiqued by Stowe for fiscal spending tendencies.
Opponent critiqued by Stowe for fiscal spending tendencies.
Roy RogersN/AMentioned by Stowe as a personal guiding influence for conduct.
Mentioned by Stowe as a personal guiding influence for conduct.
Places Mentioned
426 Pine Street, Lino LakesNature's Refuge NorthNorth OaksDowntown St. PaulDowntown MinneapolisI-35WI-35EWest Pine StreetThe Rookery (Recreation Center)
Events & Meetings (2)
- Local Decision 2025 (North Metro TV Interview)
- City Council meeting on the previous Monday
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Preliminary Tax Levy
City council approved a preliminary tax levy of 16%.