In 2026, Spring Lake Park voters will elect a mayor. The candidates are:
BOB NELSON
About:
My name is Robert Nelson I’m seeking re-election for the office of Mayor for the city of Spring Lake Park. I have lived in this beautiful city my whole life. Ive been married to my wife Tammy for 47 yrs. also a lifetime resident of Spring Lake Park. We’ve raised our two sons here and have six beautiful grandchildren and live in my childhood home.
I’ve been elected and involved in the city for 26 yrs.
Involved with:
- Joint Law Enforcement
- Youth intervention at the Lee Carlson Center for mental health
- Alexander House for victims of abuse and sexual assault
Spearheaded:
- Becoming an official Beyond the Yellow Ribbon city
- Becoming a military Order of the Purple Heart
Member of:
- Sons of the American Legion Post 303 Fridley
- Minnesota Mayor’s Association
- North Metro Mayor’s Association
Experience:
- Past member of the Planning and Zoning Commission
- Past city Councilmember
- North Metro Cable Commission
I have multiple endorsements from retired Police Chief and retired Police Officers and hundreds of residents and businesses that I have helped during my 26 years of community involvement
My experience got us through 911, the civil unrest, the pandemic, all while keeping our city safe and secure as possible.
Important Issues:
Keeping property taxes low while providing basic services that our residents expect and rely on from our city.
My only agenda is serving faithfully all the residents of Spring Lake Park to the best of my ability.
Goals if Elected:
I will continue to treat all our residents equally and fairly to the best of my ability
I will keep public safety front and center for all our residents
Endorsements:
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Candidate Interview:
HALYN ROTH
About:
My name is Halyn Roth, and I am running for Mayor of Spring Lake Park.
I was born in Pennsylvania, raised in Kentucky, and moved to Spring Lake Park in 2020 with my husband, Josh, and our son, Adrian. Our family proudly chose Spring Lake Park to put down our roots, and we are thrilled to call this community home.
I spent a decade working as a Special Education Paraprofessional, where I gained critical experience in advocacy and collaborative problem-solving. Currently, my primary job is as a stay-at-home caregiver for my son. Since moving here, I’ve watched our city grow and change. My vision as Mayor is to lead that change with transparency, genuine inclusivity, and an unwavering focus on making Spring Lake Park a place where every resident can thrive.
Important Issues:
The most pressing issue facing Spring Lake Park is maintaining an affordable, high-quality community for young families and seniors on fixed incomes. Like many municipalities, our city is navigating rising labor costs, inflation, unfunded state mandates, and aging infrastructure. The City Council must strike a responsible balance of keeping taxes fair, fulfilling our core obligations, investing in vital infrastructure, and ensuring city staff are fairly compensated.
I won’t make promises that taxes will never rise. What I can promise is that, if elected, I will examine the city budget line-by-line, trim unnecessary expenses, and foster open, honest dialogue with residents about tough fiscal choices. Our taxpayers deserve complete accountability.
Goals if Elected:
My top priorities come down to three main goals: modernizing how we govern, investing in our families, and keeping our community affordable.
First, we need to transform the culture at City Hall. Our leaders haven’t made transparency a priority. I will ensure every resident is informed, included in decision-making, and knows exactly how their hard-earned tax dollars are being spent.
Second, I want to make Spring Lake Park an even better place to raise a family. That means modernizing our public parks so children of all physical abilities can play safely together. It also means actively building a vibrant local economy by creating a resident-owned microgrant program to help new small businesses start, stay, and grow right here in our city.
Finally, we must protect Spring Lake Park’s reputation as an affordable home for young families and seniors on fixed incomes.
Endorsements:
State Representative Erin Koegel
City Council member Lisa Dircks
City Council member April Moran
Stonewall DFL
LGBTQ Victory Fund
Senate District 39 DFL
Moms Demand Action (Gun Sense Candidate)
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