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Crystal, Golden Valley and New Hope have a common drinking water distribution system.  There is a water main pipeline failure in Robbinsdale. The three cities are issuing a water emergency and there is a temporary yard and lawn sprinkling ban in the three cities until further notice. This message is from: Tom Mathisen Crystal CityContinue reading “Water Emergency in Crystal”

There will be an informational meeting about bringing a food co-op to the former Rainbow Foods location in Robbinsdale.  This meeting will be held on Monday, June 24th at 7 PM at Elim Lutheran Church in Robbinsdale, 3978 West Broadway.   Please come if you live in the area and are interested in a localContinue reading “Informational Food Co-op meeting in Robbinsdale on Monday, June 24th at 7 PM”

At the June 4th, 2013 City Council meeting, the council passes with a 4-3 vote, to approve the solar panel project on the Crystal Community Center.  I was one of the yes votes, to go ahead with this project. Crystal had put in an application to receive grants from Xcel Energy, and was one ofContinue reading “Solar panel project passes City Council and will begin on the Community Center”

The Crystal City Council has undergone a lot of changes and has 3 new members.  The new council is Mayor Jim Adams, Section 1 Council Member Laura Libby, Section 2 Council Member John Budzizewski, Ward 1 Council Member Mark Hoffman, Ward 2 Council Member Joe Selton, Ward 3 Council Member Casey Peak, and Ward 4Continue reading “New Crystal City Council”

The new Crystal City Council members (Jim Adams – Mayor, Laura Libby – Section 1, and Casey Peak – Ward 3) were sworn in on January 3rd, 2013 during the City Council meeting, as well as Julie Deshler – Ward 4, who was reelected to her second term.  The new members were also voted intoContinue reading “New Crystal City Council Sworn in on January 3rd, 2013”

I want to thank the citizens of Crystal for electing me in the November 2012 election!  I am so honored to be able to take part in this public service to my city and to represent my friends and neighbors.  I hope that you will contact me with any questions, concerns, or just your thoughtsContinue reading “Thank you citizens of Crystal!”

The results are in.  Laura Libby received 2,666 votes (50.56%) and Guy Mueller received 2585 votes (49.02%).  This was a very close race.  I am happy that this race remained positive.  Here is the Secretary of State Election Results.

Because an election forces voters to choose between candidates, I would like to say a few words about my opponent. Mr. Mueller has been and continues to be an asset to the city of Crystal. He has given of himself over many years to make our community a better place. He deserves our thanks. Mr.Continue reading “I Am Not Just Another Guy”

When Communities United Against Police Brutality (CUAPB) held a demonstration on October 2nd in Crystal and then spoke at the City Council open forum, I believed that we would be listened to and that the city would meet with the Ramirez family to discuss their concerns and learn the information that they possess, to moveContinue reading “City Halls Response to Residents Having all their Possessions Confiscated by Metro Gang Strike Force”