Brian Ewoldt

Responsible budgeting and community safety for Savage City Council.

Community First, Growth Together

Brian Ewoldt has called Savage home for more than two decades and has been an active member of the community throughout that time. His commitment to Savage, combined with his professional leadership and management experience, drives his desire to serve the city and help prepare it for the future. Brian is focused on responsible budgeting, supporting local businesses, maintaining a safe community, and ensuring Savage remains a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

My Family and Professional Background

My family moved to Savage in 2006—my wife, Karen, our three children, and me—to be closer to Karen’s parents. Since then, I have been actively involved in our community and in my children’s school and extracurricular activities, including band, sports, and Scouts.

I served as a Den Leader, Scoutmaster, and in other volunteer roles supporting those activities. I also served as president of the Harriet Bishop PTO for several years. Through these experiences, I had the opportunity to meet and get to know many people throughout the Savage community.

Professionally, I am a Director of Operations for a small software-as-a-service company specializing in scientific measurement for waterbody management. I am a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and Agile Scrum Master (CSM), with more than 40 years of management experience.

My Agenda for Savage

Support First Responders – Provide the Police and Fire Departments with the latest tools and training while respecting citizens’ privacy.
Grow the City’s Business Base – Attract and retain businesses to broaden the city’s tax base. Much of the city’s revenue comes from property taxes, while a significant portion of property taxes goes to the county and schools.
Responsible Budgets – Work to keep the city’s portion of property taxes flat or lower while maintaining essential services.
Protect Homeowners’ Property Rights – Review and rethink burdensome ordinances and permit requirements that may unnecessarily restrict homeowners.
Build the Community – Night to Unite and City Service Day are great examples of community involvement. Look for additional opportunities to bring residents together and strengthen community connections.
Evaluate City Parks – Review current parks and recreational opportunities to determine what could be added, improved, or exchanged for something that better serves residents.
Strengthen Cybersecurity – As an IT professional, I have seen firsthand the damage caused by ransomware and other cyberattacks. The city should continue strengthening cybersecurity to protect its systems and residents’ information.
Improve City Processes – Look for ways to make city processes more efficient, accessible, and responsive to residents.
Increase Citizen Involvement – Encourage more residents to participate in city commissions and consider term limits to provide opportunities for new voices and perspectives.
Hold Service Providers Accountable – Expect a high level of service from service providers and advocate for reliable service and responsive customer support.