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Elected Officials

Mayor and Councilmembers

The Mayor and two Councilmembers are elected at large, and four are elected within designated wards. The Mayor and Councilmember terms of office are for four years, with elections held on even-numbered years.

Mayor Ryan Heineman smiling, wearing a dress shirt

Ryan Heineman

Mayor
Email Mayor Heineman
Phone: 763-576-4367

Term Expires: 01/01/2029

Council Liaison

  • Anoka County Joint Law Enforcement Council (JLEC)
  • Fire Relief Association
  • North Metro Mayors Association:
    • Operating Committee
    • Management Committee
  • Twin Cities Gateway Board
Council member Chris Riley smiling, wearing a sport coat and open collar shirt

Chris Riley

At-Large City Councilmember
Email Councilmember Riley
Phone: 763-576-4368

Term Expires: 01/04/2027

Council Liaison

  • Acting Mayor
  • Economic Development Authority (EDA)
  • Lower Rum River Watershed Management Organization (LRRWMO)
  • Public Works Committee
Council member Kirsten Buscher smiling has long hair

Kirsten Buscher

At-Large City Councilmember
Email Councilmember Buscher
Phone: 763-576-4362

Term Expires: 01/01/2029

Council Liaison

  • Environmental Policy Board
  • Park and Recreation Commission (ALT)
  • Anoka County Fire Protection Council
  • Anoka County Joint Law Enforcement Council (JLEC) (ALT)
Council member Michael Olson, smiling has higher hair line, wearing a suit and tie

Michael Olson

Ward 1 City Councilmember
Email Councilmember Olson
Phone: 763-576-4363

Term Expires: 01/04/2027

Council Liaison

  • Public Works Committee
  • Anoka County Fire Protection Council (ALT)
  • Lower Rum River Watershed Management Organization (LRRWMO) (ALT)
  • Planning Commission (ALT)
Council member Eric Peters has a beard with cropped hair, is wearing a suit and tie

Ryan Heineman

Ward 2 City Councilmember
Email Councilmember Peters
Phone: 763-576-4366

Term Expires: 01/01/2029

Council Liaison

  • Park and Recreation Commission
  • Planning Commission
  • Environmental Policy Board (ALT)
  • Public Works Committee (ALT)
Council member Dan Specht smiling, buzz cut, glasses wearing a plaid shirt

Dan Specht

Ward 3 City Councilmember
Email Councilmember Specht
Phone: 763-576-4361

Term Expires: 01/04/2027

Council Liaison

  • Public Works Committee
  • Quad Cities Cable Communications Commission
Council member Shanna Stewart, smiling, has long hair, wearing a blazer

Shanna Stewart

Ward 4 City Councilmember
Email Councilmember Stewart
Phone: 763-576-4360

Term Expires: 01/01/2029

Council Liaison

  • Economic Development Authority (EDA)

Mission

The Mayor and Councilmembers serve as the administrative and legislative authority for the City. The Mayor serves as the presiding officer at Council meetings. The Mayor and Council members are responsible for directing the work of City staff.

Contact Us

City of Ramsey
7550 Sunwood Drive NW
Ramsey, MN 55303
Phone: 763-427-1410
Fax: 763-427-5543

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