Ramsey Resident - 2025 - March/April

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Get to Know Your Mayor c KirSten Buscher Councilmember At-Lar t a kbuscher@cityoframseycom or 763-576-4362 Before joining the Ramsey City Council,Kirsten f Senator Tina Smith's Native Affairs Outreach Direct federal policy for Native communities.She serves on .. '� Minnesota Children's Alliance and the American Inc s " Her experience includes roles with the Minnesota Jui Anoka County Attorney's Office and post-convictioi the Minnesota Attorney General's Office. Buscher,originally from St.Paul,earned a B.A.in' History from the University of St.Thomas and coml Ryan Heineman program with the St.Paul Fire Department. She obtained her Juris Doctor from Mitche Mayor of Law and a certificate in Child Welfare and Family Mediation. She currently works foi rheineman@cityoframsey.com supports Tribal farmers,ranchers and producers. or 763-576-4367 Buscher and her husband moved to Ramsey in 2018,where they raise their five-year-old Before running for Mayor, his soccer team,supports his Cub Scout Troop and is involved with the Maronite Young Ryan Heineman served two years w on the Ramsey City Council, j �� Chf iS Riley Councilmember At-Large criley@cityoframseycom or 763-576-4368 representing Ward 1.He actively participated in the Economic : ' Chris Riley views his role on the City Council not a Development Authority,Parks a Ramsey resident making decisions for the City.He s and Recreation Commission and Economic Development Authority before being elect, Planning Commission,gaining Council in 2012. valuable experience in City Riley has lived in Ramsey for nearly 30 years with hi where they raised three children,all now married.The operations and advocating for " granddaughters and another on the way.Both attende community needs.Heineman is a proud husband School and Riley graduated from St.Cloud State Uni� and father of five.At his job,he accounting degree.He has worked as a CPA for 28 ye. provides technology solutions downtown Minneapolis. to large school districts across Riley enjoys boating and camping and recently bought a park model camper in Lindstrc the country,enhancing student an Assistant Scoutmaster and merit badge counselor for Boy Scout Troop 233 for many yf learning.With a background in he helps run the Anoka Classic Car Show and brings his 1964 Corvair Spyder and 1966 C Criminal Justice,History and Sport to various events,including the Ramsey Happy Days. Intelligence Operations,he is g P x Michael Olson Ward 1 Councilmember nearingretirement after 20 ears ' y molson@cityoframseycom or 763-576-4363 in the military,specializing in Michael Olson's political journey began in 2020 wl Military Police and Intelligence. mayor of Ramsey.This sparked a deeper interest in pc He also serves as the school board "` He has since served as chair of the Senate District 35 chair at PACT Charter School, Organization Unit and the Ramsey Economic Dever reflecting his commitment to and has participated on several other boards. education and community service. Olson was raised in a conservative Christian home Mayor Heineman hobbies r, strong work ethic and the value of teamwork through revolve around servingothers.H t. ers. e and backyard football.Family gatherings featured mu volunteers on the church safety continues to enjoy.He studied speech communicatio team and coaches youth soccer, (now University) and the University of Minnesota. which brings him fulfillment When not working,he enjoys home projects,boating,attending concerts and watchin and keeps him connected to the family loves entertaining and hosting themed parties throughout the year.They've happi community. home for many years and are grateful to give back to their supportive community. Ramsey . -nt I March/April 2025