Re-Elect PG Narayanan for Eden Prairie City Council on November 5th, 2024
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Email: PGforEP@gmail.com
Meet PG
I am PG Narayanan, and I am seeking Re-Election to the Eden Prairie City Council on November 5th. Serving the residents of our esteemed community over the past six years has been both an honor and a privilege. Throughout this tenure, I have acquired invaluable experience and collaborated tirelessly with fellow City Council Members, the City Manager, dedicated City Staff, the School Board, community leaders, and other elected officials at the state level in Minnesota. Together, we have worked diligently to bring about positive change on the critical issues impacting our city.
During the last 6 years, the council achieved several significant milestones, including:
• Enacting an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance
• Implementing Sustainable Building Standards
• Enforcing the Race Equity Initiative
• Establishing an Affordable Housing Trust
• Enhancing and upgrading our city parks and trails
• Enhancing South West Transit services
• Cultivating robust partnerships with local businesses and nonprofits
• Providing unwavering support for our police and fire departments
• Upholding fiscal responsibility by maintaining low taxes
• Supporting and Enhancing community outreach programs like PeopleFest, coffee with Cops, Night to Unite, and Council Town Hall meetings
One of the most rewarding aspects of my term has been fostering new relationships with fellow city council members and dedicated city staff, working closely with non-profits, engaging and understanding the needs of minority communities, and engaging community members. The collaborative spirit we've cultivated has truly been a highlight of my tenure.
I have collaborated closely with individuals across the political spectrum, as well as residents of various ethnicities, minority residents, and all age groups, to gain a comprehensive understanding of their needs.
Additionally, the numerous town hall meetings held across our city have provided invaluable insights and dialogue. I am deeply committed to serving you, and I want you to know that I am always accessible and ready to listen attentively to the concerns and needs of our residents.
I am dedicated to remaining an active and committed liaison between our local government and its citizens. My commitment extends to listening attentively, fostering innovation while maintaining fiscal responsibility, and steadfastly supporting our city's exceptional strategic plan. Together, we will continue to ensure that the voices of our community are heard and that our city thrives.
With a proven track record of extensive community involvement and collaboration with numerous non-profits, I bring nearly 25 years of dedicated service to supporting and enhancing programs within Eden Prairie for those in need. My deep engagement has kept me closely attuned to community needs and concerns, spanning from Affordable Transportation to affordable housing to sustainability initiatives. If entrusted with your vote, I pledge to persist in my efforts to ensure that the needs of our neighbors are continually addressed and met.
I have a deep love for Eden Prairie and am committed to serving both on the City Council and within the broader community. My goal is to further enhance Eden Prairie as an outstanding place to live, raise families, and conduct business. I humbly ask for your vote on November 5th, 2024, to continue this important work together.
About PG Narayanan
PG came from a poor family and his father was a rice farmer from a rural part of southern India. Upon immigrating to the United States at 18 years old, PG initiated his path by working as a dishwasher in a restaurant to fund his college education. Over the subsequent 53 years, he progressed to senior management positions, including roles such as President, Chief Technology Officer (CTO), and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) within the technology sector. Furthermore, he has dedicated the last 6 years to serving as a member of the Eden Prairie City Council. With a wealth of experience in both the private and public sectors, PG is eager to harness his expertise, coupled with his City Council and non-profit board experiences, for the betterment of Eden Prairie.
PG's unwavering commitment to inclusivity and social progress is exemplified through his significant contributions as both a board member and former Chair of the Eden Prairie Human Rights and Diversity Commission, where he dedicated over 5 years to championing these ideals. His advocacy extends to recognizing the invaluable impact of non-profit organizations in enriching the city's social fabric. Furthermore, his leadership as Vice Chair and consecutive two-year tenure as Chair of the Eden Prairie Community Foundation underscore his dedication to bolstering support for local businesses and community initiatives.
In addition to his contributions to the Eden Prairie community, PG is deeply engaged in various service organizations. He has been a dedicated member of Rotary and currently serves on the Lions Club, as well as lending his expertise to the South West Transit Commission/Board. These roles underscore his unwavering commitment to serving others and nurturing community involvement.
Having traversed various cultures, ideologies, and political landscapes through his international travels and professional endeavors, PG is uniquely poised to foster unity and cohesion within the Eden Prairie community. His multifaceted journey encompasses roles as an entrepreneur, corporate executive, and community leader, underscoring his deep-rooted commitment to Eden Prairie's well-being.
Beyond his professional achievements, PG finds profound fulfillment in his family life, having shared 40 years of marriage with his wife, Indira, and raised their two sons in Eden Prairie.
His profound analytical prowess stems from the rich soil of his educational background, where he cultivated his mind through a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering. This foundation has empowered him to navigate complex financial landscapes with finesse, managing budgets ranging from modest sums to staggering figures, including overseeing allocations of up to $300 million.
PG will be CHAMPIONING the following Issues
As a City Council Member, there are several issues ahead of us that I would like to stay involved
· Open, transparent, and accessible local government: Eden Prairie needs to continue to innovate and find ways to do more with fewer dollars. Keep the City financially strong with low debt, conservative budgeting, and attention to our Capital Improvement Plan (for future infrastructure needs); while maintaining a high level of service, and providing resources.
· The Environment: We need to continue to implement our Clean Energy Initiatives, organize the collection program, and water quality initiatives, reduce carbon emissions, and encourage the deployment of Solar and Electric Cars.
· Quality of life: Eden Prairie needs to continue to prioritize public safety, protecting and enhancing our parks and trails, and reinvesting in our community resources – Parks and Trails, Community Center, Senior Center, Art Center, Historic amenities. Continue working with our police chief and others to find better solutions to crime in our City.
· Transportation: We need to continue to advocate for safe and secure roads, buses, and Southwest Transit services. I will continue my service as a SW Transit Commission/board member to improve and more accessible to public transportation.
· Healthy Economy: In Eden Prairie, we need to maintain a vibrant and healthy economic environment with close partnerships between the City, the Chamber, the School District, and non-profits. Bring healthy businesses to our city and motivate businesses to remain in EP.
· Affordable Housing: We need to encourage and empower the Affordable Housing Task Force to come up with good solutions that all parties (developers, Realtors, Community Leaders, and residents) can agree on and make Eden Prairie a place to live.
· Partnering with non-profit organizations: Eden Prairie needs to continue to understand social issues and help organizations like churches, PROP, Eden Prairie Community Foundation, and others to succeed.
· Deploying technologies: As a technologist, our city needs to continue to find ways to implement new technologies to help reduce costs and improve residents’ services.
PG's Education, Work Experiences, and Community Services
Education
Masters in Electrical Engineering from Northeastern University
Bachelors in Electrical Engineering from Northeastern University
Work Experience
PG Narayanan embarked on his educational journey in the United States at the age of 18, commencing with studies at a Community College before attaining Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Electrical Engineering. Despite grappling with English upon his arrival from India, he swiftly rose to the role of Vice President at a billion-dollar company by the age of 35, signaling the onset of a distinguished career in Corporate America.
Over the course of his professional journey, PG has assumed a myriad of roles, encompassing Council Member, Manager, Director, Vice President, General Manager, President, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Technology Officer, Chief Executive Officer, and Assistant Commissioner. With oversight of budgets ranging from $1 million to $300 million and leadership of teams ranging from 5 to 400 individuals, his breadth of experience is extensive. Beyond his corporate exploits, PG is recognized for his roles as an entrepreneur, volunteer, and seasoned business executive.
· Eden Prairie City Council
· SmiForce Inc., Founder and CEO
· State of MN, Assistant Commissioner of IT (responsible for all centralized IT)
· Allot Communication Inc., CEO; took the company from start-up to IPO
· ADC Telecommunication, CTO; responsible for all technology; a Fortune 500 company
· Osicom, President; a data communication company
For more information, please visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pgnarayanan/
Community Services
PG Narayanan is a community leader and volunteer. He is passionate about Eden Prairie. His focus includes addressing equal justice, reducing homelessness, aiding seniors and young students, helping the unmet needs of Eden Prairie, and working with non-profits (such as Prop, Prop Shop, etc.) to solve many social issues and economic issues in Eden Prairie.
Below are a few of his volunteer experiences:
· EP Lions Club Member
· SW Transit Commissioner (5+ years)
. Eden Prairie Local News (EPLN), 1st donor and founding board member
· Former Chair, EP Foundation (2 consecutive years)
· Former Board Member, EP Foundation (5 years)
· Former Board and Chair of the Human Rights and Diversity Commission (5+ years)
· Former EP AM Rotary Member ( 2 years)
. Former Public Television (TPT) Board
City Council Achievements for last 6 Years
Collaborating closely with my colleagues on the City Council and our dedicated staff, I've spearheaded numerous initiatives aimed at elevating our city into an even more vibrant and welcoming community. Through tireless effort and unwavering commitment, we've implemented a myriad of enhancements that have collectively transformed Eden Prairie into an exemplary destination for living, working, and raising families.
· Enacted an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance
· Implemented Sustainable Building Standards
· Established an Affordable Housing Trust
· Enhanced South West Transit services
· Cultivated robust partnerships with local businesses and nonprofits
· Provided unwavering support for our police and fire departments
· Upholding fiscal responsibility by maintaining low taxes
· Supporting and enhancing community outreach programs like PeopleFest, coffee with Cops, Night to Unite, and Council Town Hall meetings. Collaborated with local organizations to host the PeopleFest! A Community Celebration of Culture and Kickin’ It with the Cops events.
· Enhancing and upgrading our city parks and trails. Played an important role in the public input and design phases of the new Staring Lake Park Building and Minnesota River Vista.
· Reviewed and approved plans for the Castle Ridge Redevelopment, Paravel, Highland Oaks, and Sheldon Place Townhomes.
· Educated residents about sustainable practices at several events.
· Collaborated with the Metropolitan Airports Commission to ensure compliance with agreed-upon aircraft weight limits at Flying Cloud Airport.
· Honored indigenous history by developing an Eden Prairie Land Acknowledgement Statement and guide for others in the community to use it, and honored individuals and organizations with Human Rights Awards
· The City played an important role in reviewing new COVID-19 safety policies and procedures and provided input for developing an updated strategic plan
· Approved plans for Eden Ridge and Prairie Heights single-family residential developments, and reviewed proposals for Flying Cloud Commons and Golden Triangle Industrial, and others
· Reviewed and recommended approval of the Climate Action Plan
· Collaborated on the implementation of the Climate Action Plan through the development of a public
· community solar garden and encouraged participation in the new organics recycling curbside service
· Completed historical interpretive panel for new Pump Station and Water Storage Reservoir, and collaborated on Cummins- Phipps-Grill House restoration project
· Collaborated with Metropolitan Airports Commission to address noise concerns and ensure compliance with agreed-upon aircraft weight limits at Flying Cloud Airport
· Enforcing the Race Equity Initiative. Collected feedback to develop the Eden Prairie Race Equity Report, and encouraged youth to participate in the first-ever Martin Luther King Jr. Words in Action Contest
· The City participated in the development of the Urban Forestry Master Plan and reviewed several public art installations and locations
· Approved the Yorkville and Bloomington Road Preservation Plan and began to explore new use
· opportunities for the Dorenkemper House Organized the City’s first electric vehicle ride-and-drive event and launched a new online tool to help homeowners adopt sustainable practices
· Built a new Round Lake Park building and helped identify ways to make events and activities more accessible and inclusive
· Resumed the annual Heritage Preservation Award program and recommended building improvements for the Birch Wood Cabin at Camp Eden Wood.
Property Tax Eden Prairie vs Neighboring Cities
City Tax
Eden Prairie City tax is one of the lowest and we have the highest City Service. Last 6 years, my fellow City Council members and I worked very hard to maintain low taxes and high City Services. Vote for PG Narayanan for the City Council, I will continue my effort to lower your tax while maintaining high City Services.
Quality of Life Survey
My fellow City Council Members and I worked hard to achieve the fantastic resident survey results.
Eden Prairie is safe, with 92% positively evaluating their overall feeling of safety, and public safety services are rated higher than national and regional benchmark communities.
City services are highly rated;
many ratings outpaced benchmark communities and the overall quality of City services ranked first among all Minnesota cities surveyed.
Residents are engaged,
with the City’s website ranking second behind “word-of-mouth”
as a preferred source for City government information.
Eden Prairie’s quality of life is exceptional,
with 92% of respondents rating their overall quality of life as excellent or good, which places Eden Prairie’s quality of life rating higher than benchmark communities.
The overall economic health of Eden Prairie is strong,
with residents ranking Eden Prairie higher than benchmark communities and responding positively about Eden Prairie as a place to work and conduct business.
The quality of Eden Prairie’s natural environment ranks first
among all community characteristics rated in the survey, with 93% of residents rating it as excellent or good.
Keep the Team TOGETHER
Team importance is paramount within the framework of a City Council, acting as the backbone of effective governance. Through collaborative efforts, teams capitalize on the collective intelligence, skills, and diverse perspectives of their members, driving progress toward common objectives. Just as in other arenas such as business, sports, or academia, teams within the City Council foster an environment where collaboration thrives, creativity flourishes, and responsibilities are shared efficiently. Furthermore, teams provide a crucial support system, empowering members to navigate challenges collectively and celebrate achievements as a unified force. The synergy cultivated within a cohesive team often yields results far exceeding individual efforts, underscoring the indispensable role of teamwork in achieving extraordinary outcomes. In Eden Prairie, the City Council boasts exceptional members who contribute to the community's well-being. Sustaining this cohesive unit is essential for the continued advancement of Eden Prairie. Therefore, casting your vote to retain the incumbents ensures the preservation of this invaluable team dynamic, paving the way for a brighter future for all residents.
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PG Narayanan has a deep love for Eden Prairie and he is committed to serving both on the City Council and within the broader community.
Re-Elect PG Narayanan for Eden Prairie City Counci
17995 Cascade Drive, Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55347, United States
Phone: 952-393-3100
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