Your Questions, Answered

My husband, Andrew, and I met during our freshman year at the University of Minnesota and will celebrate our 26th wedding anniversary this fall. We have two children—a son in college and a daughter in 10th grade. After 16 years in Maple Grove, we moved to Greenfield in 2017. While we enjoyed Maple Grove, Greenfield truly feels like home. I am committed to preserving our city’s rural character, balancing city convenience with the peacefulness of nature. A few more things about me: In the winter, I enjoy jigsaw puzzles, Timberwolves games, rock tumbling, and Stephen King novels. My summers are spent outdoors tending to my gardens, chickens, and quail. You may even have stopped by our roadside strawberry stand on Rebecca Park Trail!

I’m not a typical politician. I’m naturally thoughtful and observant, which I believe makes me a better listener. While I may not be the loudest person in the room, I lead with confidence and I am deeply passionate about ensuring Greenfield continues to be a wonderful place for all of us to live, work, and play. I’ve noticed our current council can sometimes get caught up in unproductive, combative debates, and I believe my calm disposition can help balance that out. As a female, a mom, and a communications professional, I’ll bring a fresh, critical-thinking perspective to the group. My perspective and style aren't better, they are just different, and that's what this council needs.

From road repairs and the Comprehensive Plan update to long-overdue wastewater infrastructure upgrades, Greenfield faces important decisions this fall. Having followed our council meetings and work sessions closely over the past year, I respect the progress being made—even if communication gaps have slowed things down far too much.

I have specific thoughts about all these topics. But if you’re looking for a politician who promises a static, unchanging agenda, I am not your candidate.

While vision matters, rigid platforms can trap leaders into making decisions based on old assumptions rather than current facts. Effective representation requires gathering accurate data, consulting experts, and listening to the people affected. If new information proves my initial impression was wrong, I will have the integrity to adjust my course and explain why. That isn't weak leadership; it’s smart, humble, and accountable public service.

Please contact me at tschlegeld@gmail.com.

I’d love to chat via email, phone, zoom, or over a coffee.