Tom Kaiser for Columbia Heights | Vote Tom for city council this November

Hello!

I'm Tom Kaiser. I believe in showing up for this community.

On the Columbia Heights City Council, I want to keep pushing for safer and greener streets, faster progress on Safe Routes to School, common-sense protections for renters, and stronger support for the diverse small businesses that give this city its character.

Meet Tom Kaiser

City Experience

I'm always working for our community

Planning Commission

I served two terms on the Columbia Heights Planning Commission, helping guide how our city grows and evolves.

Charter Commission

I worked to develop the core mission of Columbia Heights with other passionate, thoughtful city leaders.

Comprehesive Plan advisor

I believe in a comprehensive plan that pushes our city further, which is why I worked to write the long-term plan for Columbia Heights.

Spooktacular organizer

The Spooktacular at Kordiak Park is my favorite day of the year. I’m honored to help organize this fantastic event, and want to help create other events that bring our community together.

Endorsements

City Council President Rachel James

I’m proud to endorse Tom Kaiser for City Council in Columbia Heights. Tom brings thoughtful experience from helping guide our city through the comprehensive planning process and serving on our commissions.

More importantly, he leads with heart and genuinely cares about our neighbors. He’s also full of practical, forward-looking ideas to keep our city moving in the right direction. I’m confident he’ll be a strong, compassionate voice for our community.

Outstanding Citizen for Columbia Heights 2025 Jennifer Pyper-Muno

I have known Tom for about 10 years. In that time he has been active in our city government on the Charter Commission and Planning Commissions. I know I can rely on Tom when I reach out about volunteering on something and he’s happy to help out.

I am proud to endorse my friend and fellow Columbia Heights volunteer, Tom Kaiser for City Council for our beloved City of Columbia Heights.

City Council Member Laurel Deneen

I had the pleasure of working with Tom Kaiser on the Columbia Heights City Planning Commission, where he consistently demonstrated thoughtfulness, preparation, and genuine passion.

Tom cares deeply about both the technical aspects of helping a city thrive and the person-to-person engagement needed to ensure the community’s voice is truly heard. I’ve also volunteered alongside Tom at community events, where his enthusiasm and commitment to our community are unmistakable.

Columbia Heights Mayor Amáda Márquez Simula

I'm proud to support Tom for Columbia Heights. I've had the opportunity to see his commitment to our city firsthand through his work on the Planning Commission, where he's taken the time to truly understand how local government works and how decisions impact our community.

Tom shows up when it matters. He listens, he cares, and he steps up when our community is in need. That kind of leadership isn't just about knowledge—it's about heart. And Tom brings both.