Moving Lakeville Forward

Public Safety

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Lakeville continues to be the fastest growing city in Minnesota and recently surpassed 75,000 residents.  Beyond our parks, natural resources, and schools people choose Lakeville because it's a safe place to raise a family.  Hellier has supported an increase in the city's public safety budget each year on Council and plans to ensure public safety is his top priority.

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• Prioritize and increased funding for police officers, fire fighters, and first responders every year

• Expanded training and modernizing equipment with investments in First Responder Skills Training Center and new Fire Station #5

• Maintained Lakeville as one of the safest places in Minnesota for families to live and raise their children

 

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Practical Ideas

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For a city to serve its community, government should be easily accessible for all residents.  Elected officials should strive for transparency.  Investments in infrastructure should be critically evaluated to ensure taxpayer dollars are well-spent.  Since being elected, Hellier has voted to streamline city operations and support the sound fiscal policy that has allowed Lakeville to have the lowest property tax rate in Dakota County.  With responsible budgeting, the city has also undertaken significant infrastructure and road projects supported by Hellier.

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Furthermore, as we continue to rebuild our economy following the pandemic, it's crucial for the city to continue to expand its relationship with job creators to diversify our economy and build tomorrow's workforce.

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• Guided balanced residential and commercial development while preserving neighborhood character

• Supported disciplined budgeting that delivered the lowest property tax rate in Dakota County

• Helped secure and maintain Lakeville’s rare AAA bond rating – a mark of exceptional financial health and taxpayer protection

• Backed expansion at Airlake Industrial Park, adding over 2 million square feet of industrial space - broadening the tax base without raising taxes on residents.

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Moving Lakeville Forward

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 Luke will continue to help Lakeville transition to a future with connected and thriving communities.  Lakeville should be a place that supports families as they raise their children, as well as help seniors stay in the community throughout retirement.

 

Hellier plans to continue efforts to transform local government to be more transparent and accessible while enacting reforms for more efficient and effective government to benefit taxpayers.

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Delivered major upgrades to key parks through successful Park Bond Referendum:

• Antlers Park on Lake Marion: New pavilion, plaza, restrooms, trails, parking, and partnership with LBC at the Lake

• Grand Prairie Park: New athletic fields, lighted pickleball courts, playground, splash pad, and Town Ball Baseball Park for the Loonatics

 

Community Ties

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Luke Hellier attended Lake Marion Elementary School, Kenwood Trail Junior High School, and is a graduate of Lakeville High School.  Hellier previously served on the Dakota County Planning Commission and ISD194 Long Term Facilities Planning Committee. He’s also an active volunteer with the Lakeville Public Safety Foundation. Luke lives near Crystal Lake with his wife, Josi, and children Betty, Annie, Walter, Sandy & Tripp..