ABOUT ME
Allow Me to Share a Little About Myself
WHERE I COME FROM
Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Sandy Farder, and I’m running for a seat on the Crosslake City Council. Since it is unlikely that I will encounter every voter in Crosslake before the election, I’m reaching out to you all in this way.
My twin brother and I were the last of 5 children born into a military family residing in San Diego, California. I was fortunate to live quite near the ocean and took full advantage of the location.
Upon completion of my education, I left California with a degree in English and my Teaching license, and moved to Colorado. I eventually found my way to Minnesota, where I met my husband, fell in love, and here I have remained.
I love Everything about Minnesota, even the winters, because they are beautiful in their own way, and the spring is so glorious when it arrives. Having lived elsewhere, I can also vouch for the fact that Minnesotans really are the nicest people.
My husband and I moved up to Crosslake from the Twin Cities six years ago and found our forever home. It is one of the best decisions we have ever made. I find myself very involved in our community through participation in the Crosslakers organization and in the Economic Development Authority, working as a volunteer at Common Goods, helping with Light Up the Dam, selling brats at the campground and even mattress racing at Ski Gull.
A THRIVING CAREER
Although I’ve worked many different jobs, my career has been in education. I’ve taught ESL to all grades, high school English, Social Studies and English at an ALC and have tutored students in their homes. Just last year I worked as a Learning Lab tutor and a substitute at Crosslake Community School.
The majority of my career, though, was spent as the Director of an Adult Basic Education program. I taught English to legal immigrants from all over the world, seeking to assimilate into our society and make a better life for themselves and their families. I also helped young adults (and some older ones) finish their high school diploma credits or prepare to pass the GED exam.
I not only served my students, but also my community. I collaborated with community organizations and local businesses to create opportunities for my students while providing great publicity and outreach for those businesses and organizations.
WHY I'M SEEKING RE-ELECTION
It has been a true honor and privilege to serve on the Crosslake City Council the last four years, and I am proud of all that we have
accomplished.
We have new sidewalks and crosswalks and a new roundabout, all of which increases the safety and enjoyment of our city. We installed directional kiosks and benches along those sidewalks, as well.
We have initiated a seven-year road project to ensure the maintenance of all city roads, and most notably, we are staying on schedule. This project required careful study and analysis of our road system and equally careful planning for our budget.
We have passed new ordinances regarding land use, short-term rentals, storage buildings, architectural standards and re-zoning, all in an effort to respond to our residents’ concerns and needs.
Our Community Center has grown, adding gardens, pickle ball courts and beautification touches. The center is busier than ever before, and more improvements are on the horizon. We also have the new Pine River Outlook Park, which has added yet another beautiful recreational site.
The expansion of our trails is underway, which will add even more recreational options while making walking and biking safer and available to
more residents and visitors.
Next spring we will see the completion of a fantastic National Loon Center which no doubt will bring more visitors to our city year around. This will mean a boon for our city both economically and culturally.
I am excited about what the future holds for Crosslake. I sincerely hope that I am given the opportunity to serve another term so that I can be part of shaping that future.