Testimonials

“Councilmember Collins is a dedicated leader for the City of Stillwater. I have had the opportunity to work alongside him on the Library Board, where I have seen firsthand how prepared, thoughtful, and engaged he is. I appreciate his willingness to listen to different perspectives, ask thoughtful questions, and work collaboratively to make decisions that serve our community well. I am proud to support Councilmember Collins and look forward to seeing him continue his service to the City of Stillwater.”

“I had the opportunity to work with Councilmember Collins as the Fire Chief for seven years. Ryan is a true advocate for public safety. He listened and understood the changing needs of our community. Ryan always made time to ask questions and make informed decisions when needed.”

“I had the honor and privilege to serve with Ryan Collins as a City Council member for six years. Ryan does his homework and research on every issue. He loves Stillwater and listens to residents, staff, and fellow council members, then he makes his decisions on what’s best for Stillwater. I highly endorse Ryan Collins for Ward 1 City Council.”

“As a life-long resident of Stillwater, I feel very fortunate to have Ryan Collins as my elected official on the Stillwater City Council. When I have voiced concerns about issues in my neighborhood, he has listened, acted quickly, and communicated clearly. He does a great job of keeping our neighborhood informed of changes and issues affecting our neighborhood and the entire city. Ryan truly cares about our community and works hard for all residents.”

“As my council representative, Ryan Collins has been incredibly responsive and effective. I had an issue that involved not only Stillwater, but MTC, and with Ryan’s help, this issue was resolved in little more than one day. I have also worked with Ryan in other settings, and he is always a good listener, very responsive, and a real problem solver.”

“From our neighborhood to city-wide issues, Ryan Collins is the kind of leader Stillwater needs. He listens first, takes the time to truly understand an issue, and acts with great integrity and purpose. With a deep respect for Stillwater’s history, Ryan makes decisions today that honor our past while guiding our city responsibly into the future. I am proud to support Ryan Collins for re-election to the Stillwater City Council”

“As our Ward 1 City Council member, Ryan has addressed so many of our concerns over the years, from our street that was badly in disrepair, to buildup of sediment in Brick Pond, to geese raising havoc on our street, to name a few. After Nancy broke her ankle by getting her shoe caught in a pothole, Ryan made our street project a priority. We have also worked closely with Ryan to add some beauty to Lily Lake Park.”

“I have had the pleasure of working with Ryan on our council for the past eight years. Ryan is a great asset to our city; he is compassionate, deliberate, and dedicated to understanding the needs of our residents and the issues facing our community. In addition, he is exceptionally well-informed about our history and serves on the Board of the Washington County Historical Society. He has also served on our planning commission before being elected to the council in 2018. We're very lucky to have Ryan on our council.”

“As our councilman for Ward 1, we have appreciated the steadfast leadership shown by Ryan Collins. We have observed his thorough study of issues and thoughtful voting. We have also appreciated his voice on our ‘Friends of Lily Lake’ Board of Directors, where Ryan faithfully attended and promptly completed tasks assigned to him. Ryan has continued to show integrity in every aspect of his life, from his family to his job as a teacher in Mahtomedi. We fully support Ryan for re-election to City Council.”

“Being born and raised in Stillwater and a resident of Ward 1, I am proud to support Councilmember Collins. As a former Stillwater Police sergeant, I know Ryan has always supported public safety. Additionally, he keeps our neighborhood and ward informed on upcoming projects. Thank you for what you do for our city, Ryan.”

“As a former council member and Councilmember Collins’ constituent the past eight years, I’ve been quite appreciative of his enlightened oversight of Ward 1 and the city. I take great pleasure in the continued development and growth of our special river city in becoming the destination it has. Thanks for being a crucial part of making this happen, and good wishes for continued success. Personally, and more importantly, I’m also glad to be his friend. Keep up the good work.”

“I’m proud to support Ryan Collins for Stillwater City Council. As a parent, one of the things I appreciate most about Ryan is that he doesn’t just listen to concerns, he follows through. I’ve reached out to Ryan multiple times about the safety of kids in our neighborhood. When I shared concerns about speeding on our street and wanting our kids to be safer while riding bikes and playing outside, Ryan had a speed monitor installed within 24 hours and brought the concern directly to both the City and Stillwater Police Department.  More recently, when school started, families walking to Lily Lake Elementary were concerned about traffic speeds near one of our main crossings. I messaged Ryan around 6 p.m. and heard back from him within an hour. The very next morning, a Stillwater police officer was at the intersection helping our kids cross safely and has continued to provide support during school arrival. That kind of responsiveness and follow-through is what stands out about Ryan. He leads with integrity, communicates openly, and makes himself accessible to the people he represents. Whether he’s addressing safety concerns, sharing updates about improvements to our neighborhood parks, or responding to questions from residents, Ryan consistently listens and takes action. I trust Ryan to continue helping make Stillwater a community where families feel heard, supported, and able to grow and thrive.”