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Supports Small Business

Miles knows firsthand that small businesses are the backbone of St. Louis Park’s neighborhoods—they create jobs, give character to our commercial districts, and provide gathering places that make the city feel like home. His background in finance and entrepreneurship has taught him how to spot opportunities, streamline operations, and make businesses more efficient, and he wants to bring that perspective to City Hall. On council, Miles will work to cut red tape for small business owners, ensure zoning and permitting processes are straightforward and predictable, and advocate for programs that keep dollars local, whether that’s supporting neighborhood retail, helping restaurants adapt and thrive, or making it easier for startups to get off the ground. He sees small businesses as partners in building a vibrant, connected city, and he is committed to creating an environment where they can grow and succeed.

Community and Schools

St. Louis Park residents and business owners are frustrated with the major inconvenience of road repairs that seem never to end. On Minnetonka Blvd., for example, the voters he spoke with have no faith that traffic will get back to normal anytime soon. This should change. In the future, before any large-scale road project is undertaken, residents and business owners must have their say. We all know that maintaining our streets is an important role for city government to play, but at the same time local residents should be encouraged to express their views, which must be taken seriously by our elected leaders.

Having grown up with a father in education (publisher of children's educational books), Miles has always understood the importance of learning and what kind of an impact it can have on leading to success. Miles will carry this value with him at city council, doing what is in his purview to support the community's public schools in all practical forms possible.

Commited to Affordability

Miles understands that affordability is one of the biggest challenges facing families in St. Louis Park. As a renter and small business founder, and working in the rental business, he’s seen how rising costs, from housing to groceries, impact people’s ability to put down roots and thrive here. On city council, Miles is committed to policies that help keep St. Louis Park accessible to all income levels. That means supporting a range of housing options so young families, seniors, and long-time residents alike can stay in the community; being mindful of how city fees and taxes affect working families; and partnering with nonprofits and local organizations to connect residents with resources that ease everyday costs.

For Miles, affordability isn’t just about numbers on a spreadsheet, it’s about ensuring that teachers, service workers, small business owners, and future generations can continue to call St. Louis Park home.

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