Residents should know what’s happening.
I believe local government works best when residents know what is happening, understand why decisions are being made, and feel like they have a real opportunity to be heard.
A local voice for Minneola
Local involvement. Thoughtful decisions.
A stronger voice for Minneola.
Meet the candidate
Meet Chase
Chase Hansen is a Florida native who has called Minneola home since 2022. He and his wife are raising their two boys here, both of whom attend Minneola Horizon Academy.
Professionally, Chase works in information technology for a nonprofit energy research organization focused on research and development related to the generation, delivery, and use of electricity.
Since moving to Minneola, Chase and his family have built their lives here and become deeply invested in the community’s future. He believes Minneola’s continued growth should strengthen the community while preserving what makes it a special place to call home.
Committed to the community
Why I’m Running
I’m running for Minneola City Council because I care about where our city is headed, and I believe being involved means more than just having an opinion when something goes wrong.
For years, I’ve tried to stay involved in my community, attend City Council meetings, ask questions, bring concerns forward, and work with residents, city staff, and local leaders to find solutions. Along the way, I’ve learned a lot about how our city works, but I’ve also learned how important it is for residents to have someone who will listen, communicate, and follow through.
Minneola is growing quickly. Growth brings opportunities, but it also brings real challenges with traffic, infrastructure, development, public services, and maintaining the character of the community we call home. The decisions being made today will affect Minneola for years to come.
I don’t expect to walk into City Council with every answer. I do expect to review the information carefully, ask thoughtful questions, listen to residents, and make decisions based on what I believe is best for Minneola.
I’m running because I want to take the involvement I already have in our community and put it to work representing the residents of Minneola.
Principles before politics
What I Stand For
Growth should be thoughtful.
I believe Minneola can continue to grow while still being thoughtful about what that growth means for the people who already live here. Development should be considered alongside the roads, infrastructure, public services, and long-term costs needed to support it.
Taxpayer dollars should be treated responsibly.
I believe in being responsible with taxpayer dollars. That means looking beyond the immediate cost of a decision and understanding what it means for the city five, ten, or twenty years from now.
Elected officials should be accessible.
I believe elected officials should be accessible, willing to answer questions, and willing to explain their decisions, especially when those decisions are difficult or unpopular.
Showing up matters.Listening matters. Asking questions matters. And when residents bring forward legitimate concerns, they deserve more than an acknowledgment. They deserve someone willing to help find an answer.
Focused on what matters
My Priorities for Minneola
Responsible Growth
Minneola is going to continue growing. The question is how we manage that growth. New development should make sense for the surrounding community, with careful consideration of traffic, infrastructure, water and wastewater capacity, public services, and nearby neighborhoods.
Infrastructure and Traffic
Growth and infrastructure have to be discussed together. Roads, intersections, utilities, public safety, and other city services need to keep pace with the demands being placed on them. Many roads affecting Minneola are controlled by Lake County or FDOT, while other improvements may involve the City, developers, utilities, or additional partners. That should shape our approach—not end the conversation. I want the City to coordinate early, clearly identify who is responsible for needed improvements, and follow project commitments through completion.
Communication and Transparency
Residents shouldn’t have to attend every meeting or dig through lengthy agendas to understand what is happening in their city. City information and online resources should be modern, clearly organized, and easy to use. I want to make proposals, important details, and decisions easier to follow—and help residents understand what is being considered, what was decided, and why.
Fiscal Responsibility
Every dollar the City spends belongs to the taxpayers. Before making major commitments, we should consider the need, available alternatives, full cost, long-term responsibility, and whether the investment delivers meaningful value for Minneola residents.
A Stronger Voice for Residents
I’ve seen firsthand what can happen when residents get involved. A stronger voice for residents starts with listening and bringing their concerns into the discussions where decisions are being made. It also means asking thoughtful questions, explaining responsibility, and consistently following through.
How I Will Approach the Job
Listen. Learn. Ask thoughtful questions. Explain decisions. Track commitments. Follow through.
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