Building a stronger and more vibrant community together.
Let’s continue building an inclusive and forward-looking city that is prepared for the challenges ahead. Vote Connie Buesgens for City Council.
Since 2016, I’ve been serving on the Columbia Heights City Council and would like to represent you for another term. I’ve been able to accomplish or make significant progress on many initiatives. Vote for Connie and let’s keep growing!
My priorities for the next four years
A strong infrastructure improves the sustainability of our city. It makes sure that we get water, that we don’t have to worry about sewer backups, that storm water goes where it’s supposed to and not into our basement. Read More.
I support the redevelopment of our downtown to include new independently owned businesses, housing, and gathering spaces. Read More.
I am a strong advocate of investments in sustainability for Columbia Heights. Our newly formed commission will help us address energy efficiency, clean water, equity, native plants and trees for redevelopment projects. Read More.
My achievements as your City Councilor
- Initiated the Bring Back our Main Street petition and presented with a committee of concerned residents to MNDoT for a safer and more user-friendly Central Avenue
- Requested and achieved a Sustainability Commission who are currently working on a Complete Street policy, Sustainable Purchasing policy, and providing useful sustainable practices articles for our city newsletter
- Voted and supported the construction of our new city hall. First ever government condo in the country
- Worked to obtain a stronger and more diligent rental inspection program to protect renters in our city
- Initiated discussion for Police Department social workers and voted YES for our embedded social worker program
Read more about my complete voting record and council achievements here.
Columbia Heights
Our City in Numbers
21,835
Population
8,382
Households
3.4
Square Miles
70
Miles of Streets
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My local experience
As a proud citizen of Columbia Heights, I like to stay engaged and help drive the conversation for where we want our city to be in the future.
- Council member for Columbia Heights
- Board member for the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization
- Adopt-a-Drain Champion
- Member of the Blooming Sunshine Garden Group
- Metro Council Transportation Advisory Committee
- HeightsNEXT board member
- Member of Columbia Heights Beautification Committee
- Member of Sister City
- Attended Columbia Heights City Council Police Academy
- Former Planning Commissioner
Vote for Connie
We live in a changing world and I want to help Columbia Heights change with it. Let’s look forward together and continue to make our city a great place to live.
Click here to learn about my Policy Positions
- Diversity
- Parks
- Infrastructure & Transit
- Housing
- Murzyn Hall
- Sustainability
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The 2024 general election is Tuesday, November 5th. Please come out and vote!
Learn more about Connie Buesgens
My work on the City Council
- City Council achievements
- Infrastructure & TransitImproving our infrastructure is an exciting topic for me. A strong infrastructure improves the sustainability of our city. It makes sure that we get water, that we don’t have to worry about sewer backups, that storm water goes where it’sContinue reading “Infrastructure & Transit”
- HousingAs a council member, my responsibility is to encourage housing for all income levels and needs. I definitely understand that there is a strong need for affordable housing across the state, however, we also need to address the needs ofContinue reading “Housing”
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