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Savage deserves strong representation and a clear voice in county decision-making.
I will advocate for the priorities, goals, and needs of Savage residents while working collaboratively with neighboring communities and county leaders.
Taxpayer dollars should be managed carefully and efficiently.
My experience on the Savage City Council helped maintain sound financial practices and contributed to Savage's AAA bond rating.
As County Commissioner, I will continue to focus on responsible budgeting while protecting essential county services.
Housing is the Foundation of how we Live, Learn and Earn to Build Our Families
One of the most important questions we face is whether our children and grandchildren can afford to live in the communities where they grew up.
I support practical solutions that expand affordable and workforce housing opportunities while maintaining the character and quality of our neighborhoods.
Strong transportation systems support residents, businesses, and future growth.
I will continue working to advance transportation improvements, including:
Highway 13 Corridor Improvements
Regional Transportation Partnerships
Enhanced Bus Transit Opportunities
Long-term transportation planning
Consideration of the Dan Patch Rail corridor
Scott County must foster a business-friendly environment that encourages investment, job creation, and economic growth.
As a small business owner for more than 36 years, I understand the challenges and opportunities facing local businesses.
I will work with our CDA (Communitie Development Agency) to expand Business Growth and Oppertunities.
Our future depends on preparing the next generation for success.
Through my work with SCALE and Live Learn Earn, I have focused on Workforce Readiness, Housing, Transportation, and Educational Opportunities
I support efforts to strengthen Post-Secondary Educational Options within Scott County and help retain local talent.
County government provides many services residents depend on every day, including:
Public Safety and Sheriff's Services
Veterans Services
Public Health
Mental Health Services
Parks and Trails
Roads and Transportation
Social Services
Child and Adult Protection
Libraries
Environmental Services
As state and federal funding has been reduced, thoughtful leadership will be essential to maintaining these services efficiently and effectively.
The vitality and success of Scott County doesn't stop at the county line.
We must work with City, State, Regional and Neighboring Communities to collaborate on the success for all of us.
My current work with these many levels of government provides me the unique opportunity to hit the ground running without the learning curve.
✔︎ NO Mega Data Centers, not going to happen under my watch
✔︎ NO Non-Disclosure Agreements! Ever for anything! Government must be transparent and not work in dark backroom deals.
✔︎ NO Corporate Subsidies or Tax Breaks. Industry must pay for itself, NOT THE TAXPAYERS!
✔︎ NO to ANY development that Steals our Water and Energy Resources and does not Support our Communities!
✔︎ WE have the power to dictate what is acceptable and what is not. Through zoning and conditions, we already do this for any development and industry. Local approval is pivotal to any development.
✔︎ ✔︎ I will take the lead and drive the narrative on how to control and deal with this under our terms.
Four decades of leadership in public service, business, the military, and the community — all pointing toward one goal: serving Savage and Scott County well.
Nine years on the Savage City Council and eleven on the Planning Commission, plus regional transit and county leadership roles.
✔︎ Savage City Council
(9 years)
✔︎ Savage Planning Commission
(11 years)
✔︎ SCALE representative and past chair (Scott County Association for Leadership & Efficiency)
✔︎ MVTA Board Member
✔︎ Met Council Transportation Advisory Board Alternate
✔︎ HWY 169 Corridor Coalition Executive Committee
Twenty years in the U.S. Army Reserve, retiring as a Sergeant First Class in Psychological Operations.
✔︎ U.S. Army Reserve veteran (20 years retired)
✔︎ Sergeant First Class
✔︎ Psychological Operations Specialist
✔︎ Leadership and operational management
Decades of hands-on service through Rotary, the American Legion, and Boy Scouts of America.
✔︎ Savage Rotary Club board director
✔︎ Dan Patch Savage American Legion
✔︎ Boy Scout Leader, Cubmaster, Den Leader, and Venture Crew Advisor
✔︎ Lifelong commitment to service
Our family has grown alongside this community, and I remain committed to ensuring that Savage and Scott County continue to be a great place to live, work, and raise a family.
✔︎ Married 33 years
✔︎ Savage Resident 28 years
✔︎ Three Children Raised in Savage
✔︎ Six Grandchildren
✔︎ Taking Care of Savage Like Family
Thirty-six years running a local architectural design business and managing multi-million-dollar projects.
✔︎ Owner, R & C Drafting
✔︎ 36 years as architectural designer
✔︎ Project manager on multi-million-dollar agricultural projects
✔︎ Budgets, operations, and long-term planning
I've served Savage for more than 20 years
Small Business Owner - Architectural Design over 36 years
20 year Veteran (U.S. Army Reserve)
I have One Goal: a Stronger Scott County.
I'm running for Scott County Commissioner, District 5, because Scott County deserves experienced, practical leadership focused on service — not politics. I want to keep being a steady voice that listens, collaborates, and puts residents first.
20+ years Driving Savage's Operations & Growth
36 years Small Business Owner
A career built on Responsible Budgets, Protecting essential services, and Raising my Family here — Supporting Your Family Here.
Experience. Leadership. Service. For Scott County, that means:
✔︎ Responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars
✔︎ Strong representation for Savage
✔︎ Safe communities, dependable services
✔︎ Housing for today's families and tomorrow's workforce
✔︎ Transportation and infrastructure for long-term growth
✔︎ Economic development that helps local business
✔︎ Workforce and education for the next generation
Leadership that Brings People Together, Solves Problems, and keeps Scott County a great place to Live, Work, and Raise a Family.
Longtime Former
Mayor of Savage
“I appreciate Bob Coughlen for his
20 years in the U.S. Army reserve,
11 years volunteering on the
City of Savage Planning Commission and
9 years as our elected City Councilor.”
MN House of Representatives
District 55A
"I Endorse Bob Coughlen because he is the only candidate who will fight to protect our clean drinking water, stand up to the dirty tactics of large-scale Data Centers and put or Community First when it matters most"
Letter of Endorsement
Drew is being dishonest about who he is
Hiding behind Non-Partisan so he doesn’t show his true alliances is fraud. 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗥𝗔𝗨𝗗.
As a Minnesota 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 Legislator, Drew voted Party Line in ways that were detrimental to the environment, state employees, women and the vulnerable.
Drew can say he’s independent, but his dealings with out of state PACs and their dark money speaks louder than words.
He doesn't even post on his website any platform or issues, I don't even know what he stands for.
Drew doesn’t want you to know who he really is because then you won’t vote for him.
Beware the Wolf in Sheep's Clothing
Texas SuperPAC Support
𝗗𝗿𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗢𝗣 𝗗𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗣𝗔𝗖 “American Property PAC”, flooding your mailbox and texts to promote him.
This PAC is run by conservative Cabbel Hobbs, the KING of GOP dark money, who has accepted millions in donations from Elon Musk, Big Energy, 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆 (𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀) and others.
truth on the record
As a MN 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 Legislator, Drew's vote is public record
• Voted FOR a bill to override the Public Utilities Commission and certain state statutes, by REQUIRING them to issue a permit to a pipeline company in the exact location the they requested (H.F. 3759-2018)
• Voted AGAINST Protecting the Environment on various occasions, such as in areas concerning pollinator lethal insecticides, nitrogen fertilizer and lead shot (S.F. 0698-2015, H.F. 2309-2016, H.F 2887-2018)
• Voted AGAINST Scientific and Natural Area Acquisitions (S.F 2963-May 13, 2016)
• Voted AGAINST Workforce and Homeownership Development Program (C. Johson Amendment, April 27, 2016, H.F. No. 3931)
• Voted AGAINST ratifying state labor agreements and compensation plans (H.F. 3255-2016, S.F. 3154-2018)
• Voted AGAINST providing financial exploitation protections for older adults and vulnerable adults (H.F. 3833-2018)
𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: How do you think Drew will vote as a Scott County Commissioner?
Misinformation
and
Misdirection
• Drew is playing the martyr when his alliances, dark money and public voting were exposed.
Instead of defending the truth, he's calling me "Dirty Politics" to Misdirect.
• Drew is attacking me for corrected minor technical infractions on my Campaign Finance Report (I filed past the deadline) and implying improprieties.
This redirect is so you don't look at his Finance Reports and question where his $41,000+ donations came from to buy the election vs my $5,200.
I enjoy meeting residents, listening to your ideas, and talking about the future of Scott County. Join me at an upcoming event.
Until Election Day
✔︎ Early Mail In Voting starts Sept 18
✔︎ Get in mail in time to arrive by Nov 2
https://www.savagemn.gov/government/elections
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
✔︎ Early In-Person Voting starts Oct 16
✔︎ Location : Savage City Hall
https://www.savagemn.gov/government/elections
4 - 6:30 PM Mon-Fri
Meet at Savage Library Parking Lot 4:00 - 4:15 pm
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Bob Coughlen: Scott County Commissioner for Savage
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