Important Conversations
Letters to the Editor
Cottage Grove residents have written eight letters to the editor across multiple local newspapers ahead of the April 7 election. I’m grateful for every one of them. Their words reflect what I’ve heard at doors, at community events, and in conversations across the village: that preparation matters, that experience matters, and that Cottage Grove deserves…
Understanding the Financial Reality Facing Our Village
Residents across the Village of Cottage Grove are feeling the same pressure: property taxes are climbing, costs are rising, and it is fair to ask whether the village is positioned to manage what comes next. That question deserves a real answer, not a talking point. The answer starts with understanding how local government funding works…
Housing Planning That Reflects What Residents Are Asking For
I volunteered for the Housing Chapter Committee because I kept hearing the same question while talking with neighbors across Cottage Grove: where are people supposed to go next? Seniors want to downsize but stay in Cottage Grove. Young families are looking for their first home. Teachers, public employees, and small business workers want the chance…
JP for Cottage Grove 