Dale Stoesz

Criminal Justice / Public Safety The Lino Lakes Police Department is also evolving, and I fully support our newly appointed Police Chief Curt Boehme as he leads that charge. Infrastructure / Transportation Many developers who profit from projects in Lino Lakes don’t live here—but their impact on our community is real. I fully support the rights of individual landowners to develop their property. At the same time, growth must align with our city’s comprehensive plans to ensure it reflects the long-term vision and values of our residents. Infrastructure / Transportation Currently, the only cable provider offering reliable broadband in our area is Xfinity (Comcast). They pay the city a franchise fee and a PEG fee—both of which are passed directly to you on your monthly bill. This franchise agreement restricts other providers from entering our community. That’s why I am actively engaging with alternative providers who can bring fiber-optic service directly to homes, giving residents more choice and better connectivity. Drug Policy Cannabis is now legal in Minnesota, and private businesses will likely open locations in Lino Lakes. However, I do not support using taxpayer funds to launch or profit from this type of business. I believe our city government should stay focused on its core responsibilities—public safety, infrastructure, and community development—rather than entering the retail cannabis market.