Doug Anderson Announces Candidacy for Lakeville City Council

Editor's note: The following is a press release from Doug Anderson announcing his intention to run for a seat on Lakeville's City Council.

Long time Lakeville resident and senior business officer at Hamline University, Doug Anderson, has announced his campaign for a seat on the .

Anderson pledges to support economic development downtown and throughout the city, support conservative financial planning to ensure core services and city amenities can be sustained, and encourage sustainable long range planning as the city continues to grow and develop.

Patti McDonald, local business person supports Anderson's candidacy.

“Doug Anderson brings leadership ability, business experience, and passion for the community to his candidacy for Lakeville Council. He has a fresh perspective and a solid resume of business experience and community involvement," she said.

A graduate of University Minnesota Duluth with an MBA from Carlson School of Management Anderson has resided in Lakeville with his wife, Deb, and family for 29 years. He is a Certified Public Accountant, and has held senior leadership positions in a number of organizations currently finishing his tenth year as Chief Financial Officer of Hamline University in St. Paul, MN.

Anderson has been involved in the local and broader community; having served on non-profit boards, in church leadership roles, and on the City of Lakeville’s Financial Advisory committee. His board experience includes terms with the Friends of the Boundary Waters, Hosanna!, Lakeville Rotary, Lakeville Jaycees, Okoboji Bible Camp, and the Lake Marion Association. He has had the privilege
of serving as chair of the board in many of these organizations. 

“Lakeville has a strong reputation of being a great place to live and work. We must support our City with leadership that has the experience to work through issues and plan for the future. We need to ensure that services are continued and resources are efficiently and effectively used," Anderson says.

Life-long Lakeville resident Mary Yetzer says, "I enthusiastically support Doug Anderson for City Council. Doug is a visionary with high ideals and a tenacious spirit. His expertise in communication allows him the gift of respectfully listening and discerning numerious ideas while keeping his focus on the goal. He has held many leadership roles both professionally and as a volunteer. He consistently demonstrates his integrity".

“I love Lakeville, deeply,” said Anderson. “I’m ready to serve my community further by stepping up to City Council. I offer new energy and a fresh perspective. We have an incredible future ahead.”

Tim Murphy, local business owner, agrees.

“Doug Anderson is smart, is a good leader and has strong business skills; a great combination with his deep passion about the future of Lakeville. When I look at Lakeville, I believe Doug IS the future. He certainly has my support.”

Additional information on Doug Anderson and his campaign for city council can be found at www.DougAndersonForCouncil.com.