Mayor Jeff Weisensel

Email Mayor Weisensel
Phone: 651-322-2050

CIty Hall Main: 651-423-4411

First elected: 2022 - Mayor

Current term expires: December 31, 2026

Policy areas of interest: 

• Budgets -- fiscal restraint with long term and sustainable services and infrastructure
• Economic Development -- progressive growth broadening tax base and capacity
• Civic Engagement -- building a vibrant and vital community
• Youth Development -- engagement through activities and facilities

Current positions:

• Rosemount Mayor, 2023-present
• Rosemount City Council, 2009 - 2022
• Rosemount Vice (Acting) Mayor, 2009, 2013, 2017, 2019, 2022
• Rosemount Port Authority, since 2009; Chair - 2010 to 2021
• Rosemount Downtown Task Force, 2016-2017
• Dakota Communications Center Board, since 2009, Director: 2010 to present, Vice Chair: 2018-2020, Chair: 2021 to present
• Rosemount Youth Commission Council Liaison, 2011 to present
• Rosemount Area Arts Council (RAAC) ArtsSpace participant and Council Liaison, 2017 to present
• National League of Cities (NLC) Community and Economic Development (CED) Policy Committee, 2012 to present
• NLC University Leadership Fellows Advisory Group, 2016 to present
• NLC Small Cities Council, 2018 to present

Past positions: 

• Rosemount Vice (Acting) Mayor 2009, 2013, 2017, 2019
• Rosemount Planning Commission from 1997-2004, Chair 2001-2004
• Rosemount Wetlands Ordinance Task Force 1998, 2005, 2013
• Dakota County Extension Committee 1999-2004, Chair 2000-2004

Education: 

• MS Project Management, BS Civil Engineering - University of Wisconsin-Platteville
• Diamond Leadership Regent, magna cum laude, National League of Cities (NLC) University Certificate
• Governmental Studies, Hillsdale College, Michigan

Community/Professional:

• 4-H 1977-present volunteer leader, Dakota County 4-H Federation, Finance Director 2001-2013
• Red Cross-16+ gal donor, Red Cross Safety Mobile 2006-2012
• Hearts and Hammers house captain 2006-2014
• American Society of Civil Engineers, M.ASCE, MN ASCE Civil Government Award recipient 2013, 2014
• Project Management Institute (PMI)

Personal:

• Married to Kathy (40 yrs) and three adult children - Ashley (Scott), Kelsey (Brandon) and Lindsey (Dave) along with 5 grandchildren; resident since 1995
• Shepard of the Valley Lutheran Church community
• RHS Band parent -- 3 color guard alumni
• RAAA coach
• Eagle Scout
• Interests include lifelong learning, outdoor/nature activities, BBQ, Tavern blacksmith puzzles