HD50A Leadership

BPOU Chair: John Ragan Anderson
John is 30 years old and an insurance agent for Aflac. He has a degree in Business Administration from Gallaudet University in Washington DC. John is a member of the Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce. He is newly married with no children and currently resides in Fridley.
BPOU Deputy Chair: Juleigh Perona
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BPOU Treasurer: Laura Palmer

Laura is 45 and is a retail custom picture framer. She attended the College of DuPage in Illinois. She is married with 4 children and 4 grandchildren, she resides in Columbia Heights. Laura is also the Block Captain of the Neighborhood Watch.

BPOU Secretary: Donna Schmitt

Donna is 54 years old and has worked in accounting and office management for 20 years. She graduated from the University of Minnesota -- Duluth with a BS in Elementary Education. She is married with two children and currently resides in Columbia Heights. Donna has previously run for the Columbia Heights City Council in 2008 and is currently on the Planning and Zoning Commission for the city of Columbia Heights.

Columbia Heights Precinct 1 Chair: Tim Utz
Tim is 50 years old and was born in Minnesota but grew up in Southern California. Je attended a Christian Bible College and completed a joint state/business/union apprenticeship program. He has worked for 27 years as a union Master Carpenter and a Construction Superintendent on projects ranging from $500K to 12 million dollars. He is married with seven children and five grandchildren and currently resides in Columbia Heights. Tim has ran previously for State House in 2008 and is a member of the Police Reserves for where he donates his time to help the Columbia Heights Police Department.
Columbia Heights Precinct 2 Chair: Wes Wiggins
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Columbia Heights Precinct 3 Chair: Laura Palmer

Laura is 45 and is a retail custom picture framer. She attended the College of DuPage in Illinois. She is married with 4 children and 4 grandchildren, she resides in Columbia Heights. Laura is also the Block Captain of the Neighborhood Watch.

Columbia Heights Precinct 4 Chair: OPEN
Columbia Heights Precinct 5 Chair: Ramona Anderson
Ramona is 56 and spent 12 years in nursing and 30 years with Jafra Cosmetics as a Sales Manager. She has a BS in Nursing from Augsburg College in St. Paul. She has two daughters serving active duty in the Navy she resides in Columbia Heights with her partner Chris and her many animals.
Columbia Heights Precinct 6 Chair: Matt Abel

Matt is 39 and has spent 10 years working in construction and as a welder. He graduated from Clinton-Graceville High School in Graceville. He is married with two young daughters and they reside in Columbia Heights.

Columbia Heights Precinct 7 Chair: OPEN
Columbia Heights Precinct 8 Chair: Greg Sloat

Greg is 58 years old and is a Real Estate Broker who has been in the industry for 13 years. He attended the University of Minnesota and is married with no children and resides in Columbia Heights. Greg also plays trumpet for the Robbinsdale City Band as well as the University of Minnesota Alumni Band.

Fridley Ward 1, Precinct 3 Chair: OPEN
Fridley Ward 1, Precinct 4 Chair: Rae Hart Anderson
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Fridley Ward 2, Precinct 4 Chair: OPEN

Fridley Ward 3, Precinct 1 Chair: John Ragan Anderson
John is 30 years old and an insurance agent for Aflac. He has a degree in Business Administration from Gallaudet University in Washington DC. John is a member of the Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce. He is newly married with no children and currently resides in Fridley.
Fridley Ward 3, Precinct 2 Chair: Juleigh Perona
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Fridley Ward 3, Precinct 3 Chair: OPEN 
Fridley Ward 3, Precinct 4 Chair: OPEN
Hilltop Precinct Chair: OPEN
St. Anthony Precinct 1 Chair: OPEN


Committee Members & Coordinators

Candidate Search Committee:
- John Ragan Anderson
- Tim Utz
Fundraising Committee:
- Laura Palmer
- Ramona Anderson
- Barb Davis White
Finance Committee:
- Diane Krause
Communications Committee:
- Greg Sloat
- Peter Lydecker
Constitution Committee:
Due to redistricting after the 2010 Elections a Constitution Committee will not be formed unless a specific need arises.
Second Amendment Outreach Coordinator:
- Chris Rowett
Faith Based Outreach Coordinator:
- Barb Davis White