John Budziszewski

Crystal Ward 3

Contact Information: john.m.budziszewski@gmail.com

ph. (612) 207-3704 (Let me know if you'd like a sign)

My Top Priorities

My Primary Goal is to serve our diverse community better I will work with you and our police department to stop speeding in our community. This is important to support a peaceful city.

Implement meaningful inclusion and equity measures to better serve our diverse community and ensure Crystal is welcoming to all. I am open to criticism and opposing opinions to formulate better city policy. (ask my kids)
Keep Crystal safe by supporting the great public safety work of our police and fire departments.
I will lower property taxes by promoting commercial development and making Crystal a destination location for small business owners
Implement Low-Cost Organics Recycling and work to make Crystal environmentally efficient.
I work for you; my goal is to get the best outcome for all our residents. I understand what is important to you
Stop the Spread of Invasive Species. Save Our Trees!
Hold businesses that sell alcohol, tobacco, and THC edibles to the highest standard. No underage sales.
Socially liberal, Financially staunch.
I am for Light Rail Transportation but in a reasonable manner, being concerned about safety and cost.
League of Women Voters Q & A: https://reflect-ccx.cablecast.tv/CablecastPublicSite/show/35244?site=10

About Me

Crystal Resident since 1997

Current Ward 3 Councilmember

Married for 28 years, we have two absolutely wonderful children. I'm an incredibly lucky man.

I have served Crystal on the following boards and commissions

Human Rights Commission
West Metro Fire Board
Employee Review Board
Crystal Planning Commission (Council Liaison)
Park and Rec Commission (Council Liaison)
Environmental Quality Commission (Council Liaison)

Instrumental in developing the Inclusion and Diversity Commission

Currently working on a campaign to discover volunteers for Crystal's boards and commissions. We need your help and support. If you're interested please click on this link. https://www.crystalmn.gov/our_city/boards_and_commissions

Strong supporter of No Mow May - a month long event to support pollinators

Blood Donor - I've donated over 14 gallons in the past 2 decades.

Contact Information: john.m.budziszewski@gmail.com 612-207-3704 (Let me know if you'd like a sign)

Fun Facts

Union Member of the National Association of Letter Carriers

Member of the Minnesota Hobbyist Beekeepers Association.

Love Music and I support 4 local radio stations.

Enjoy supporting our local restaurants, makes for a fun treat.

I brake for turtles and other critters too.

Love to garden and everything that goes with it.

Biking, roller-skating, being a dad, canoeing, hiking the North Shore are things that I love.

I support www.kiva.org in providing small dollar loans to individuals in developing countries.

Education: BA International Relations (U of MN)

Endorsements: Therese Kiser, Crystal Councilmember, David Cummings, Crystal Councilmember, Forest Eibo, Crystal Councilmember, Letter of Support DFL SD 43

Early Voting Information: https://www.hennepin.us/en/residents/elections/absentee-early-voting

Employment: Mail Carrier for the United States Postal Service serving in the city of Eden Prairie.

In my past life, I worked in banking for 26 years.

For over 23 years, I've delivered the daily newspaper throughout the city of Plymouth.

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