Vote Mary Nicklawske for Mayor!
Running for you and the needs of our community
YOUR VOTE MATTERS! Voting starts September 19th. General election November 4th.
League of Women Voters of White Bear Lake Area
Mayoral Primary Candidate Forum
Thanks for stopping by!
Let me introduce myself! My family and I have been lucky enough to live in the great City of White Bear Lake for the past 16 years. I have spent my work and volunteer life dedicated to service. In White Bear Lake, I have spent much of my time serving our community. I chaired four successful fundraisers and coached girls basketball for Saint Mary of the Lake School and Frassati. I have been an integral part of the Historical Society Home Tours, Neighbors Helping Neighbors and a foster for Believet Canine Service Partners. Serving on boards of the Catholic Athletic Association and Louie’s Vision has also been part of my volunteer focus. Now that my son is off to college, I am taking the next step of service by asking for your vote for Mayor. My care for the community, my experience and the skills I have developed through work and volunteering have prepared me to hit the ground running as the next Mayor of White Bear Lake.
I have lived in many places in my life, but when it came time to raise a family, White Bear Lake was our first and only choice. Compared to other cities, White Bear Lake had everything we wanted – a thriving walkable downtown, welcoming neighbors, beautiful lakes, parks to play in, good schools, and a safe place for our son to grow and feel a sense of belonging. As Mayor, I want to make sure everyone who lives in the City of White Bear Lake has the opportunity to experience that sense of belonging by expanding the already robust sense of volunteerism, community engagement, and collaboration throughout all our 5 wards. Bringing people together is what I do best, and I want to do it in the city I love!
For more information on my work and background, visit the About page.
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Needs of Our Community
Fiscal Responsibility & Transparency
Carefully making decisions about money comes second-nature to me. When budgeting for my family, my business, as a board member or for a fundraiser, I am careful about how money is spent. As Mayor, I will use the same thought and care with your money. I will ask the hard questions and encourage all citizens to also ask questions to assure that our city government is working for all of us.
Belonging & Communication
Leadership is bringing a community together and fostering belonging and cooperation. I will strive to empower the residents of White Bear Lake to have a voice in our city government, creating an environment where all residents feel comfortable sharing their concerns, needs, and dreams for our neighborhoods.
We are a city with an aging population, and we must continue to promote collaboration with community partners and volunteers to find creative solutions that serve all age groups. As Mayor, I would create a senior task force to look into the unmet needs of seniors to find workable solutions.
Safety and Health
Our community benefits greatly from having our own police and fire
department with our own ambulance service. Response times are very
good, the police and fire department staff are highly trained, and they participate in many community activities to get to know the community. It is in our best interests to maintain the high level of professionalism of the staff and the excellent response times in which these services are providing.
Open House, May 2025