Meet John

Hello Neighbor!

My name is John Jarrett, and I’m running for Woodbury City Council.

My wife and I have lived in Woodbury for almost 35 years. We have three adult children who have grown up in Woodbury, and four grandchildren. I have seen tremendous growth and incredible changes throughout the years living in Woodbury.

I have served two terms on the Woodbury Planning commission. I believe I have the unique skill set to ask the necessary questions to dig deeper and ensure our future development and services are best suiting the needs of ALL of Woodbury. As Woodbury continues to grow, it will become even more imperative that we’re making the best decisions for our community – whether that’s clean water, new amenities, development or enhancements to what we already have.

My many years as a businessman have afforded me the opportunity to work with companies and people of many cultures all over the world. I believe that my background gives me a unique perspective on finding new ways to foster strong relationships within the community. I know how to read a balance sheet and know when a project makes economic sense or not. I know the value of every dollar, and that we need to spend carefully, budget responsibly and make sure we are getting real value for our tax dollars. We need to do this while expanding our corporate base and bringing good jobs to the city.

I can make decisions that are right for Woodbury.

On November 3rd, please vote for me, John Jarrett, Woodbury City Council.

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Experience

Long-time resident of Woodbury

  • My wife and I have lived in Woodbury for almost 35 years

  • We raised three children here, all of whom attended public schools and were active in school activities and athletics

  • Active member of St. Ambrose Church in Woodbury

  • We enjoy Woodbury’s parks and trails and many other amenities, and we encourage others to do the same!

Woodbury Planning Commission Member

  • Served for 10 years

  • Helped to shape Woodbury into a connected city with an extensive trail system and well-developed parks and recreational facilities

  • Reviewed housing and business development proposals

  • Worked with city staff and residents to understand how projects affect neighborhoods and future growth

Small Business Co-owner/Co-founder

  • 32 years ago, my business partner and I started a woodworking company from the ground up. I believe that collaboration is the key to our continued success… actively listening to our clients to provide them with a solution that fits their needs.

  • Grew the business to be a manufacturing and architectural services company with a global reach; I now have projects all over the world

  • Fiscal Management — I understand financial statements, how to balance a budget, and how to allocate resources effectively

  • Strategic Planning — I know how to set short- and long-term goals and how to build plans to reach them

  • Leadership & Teamwork: I have worked with many different people from many different backgrounds; listening to understand is key!

Education

  • BS in Architecture, University of Minnesota

  • Graduate, Holy Angels High School