Bill Franzen
MN · Alexandria City Council Member, Ward 1
Bill Franzen represents Ward 1 on the Alexandria City Council and has served on the city Planning Commission. His council work includes a workforce housing financing agreement.
Where Bill Franzen stands, based on their records
Supports
Environment and Public Health (1 record), Government Efficiency (2 records), Public Safety and Crime Control (1 record),
Track record
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 1 support
Voted to support Pope/Douglas Solid Waste Management's proposed material-recovery and organics facility expansion.
October 28, 2019Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: alexandriamn.granicus.com
Track record — Government Efficiency
Government Efficiency · 2 support
Moved to defer an airport medical-service lease renewal for review by the city Budget Committee.
June 10, 2024Supports Government Efficiency
Source: alexandriamn.granicus.com
Moved to finance a $427,381 plow-truck and grader purchase through a zero-interest city interfund loan instead of borrowing from a bank.
October 26, 2020Supports Government Efficiency
Source: alexandriamn.granicus.com
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 1 support
Moved to buy a dynamic speed-limit sign near Voyager School after raising pedestrian safety concerns.
April 25, 2022Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: alexandriamn.granicus.com
Track record — Housing Affordability
Housing Affordability · 2 support
Seconded approval of a conditional-use permit for an Alexandria Housing and Redevelopment Authority project with 14 income-restricted workforce townhomes.
January 21, 2025Supports Housing Affordability
Source: alexandriamn.granicus.com
Moved to approve Habitat for Humanity's Summer Meadows housing development plan and related land-use approvals.
June 26, 2023Supports Housing Affordability
Source: alexandriamn.granicus.com
Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 2 support
Moved to authorize bids for Alexandria Light and Power's 2024 electric-distribution improvements.
June 26, 2023Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: alexandriamn.granicus.com
Moved to authorize bids for a Nokomis Street water-main extension serving a new solid-waste facility.
June 26, 2023Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: alexandriamn.granicus.com
Track record — General
General · 5 records
Moved to approve amended naming-rights terms for PrimeWest Health at the Runestone Community Center.
June 10, 2024
Source: alexandriamn.granicus.com
Moved to buy two used ice-resurfacing machines for $70,000 for the Runestone Community Center.
June 10, 2024
Source: alexandriamn.granicus.com
Seconded a motion removing Council Member Todd Jensen from council-appointed committees; the motion passed.
October 26, 2020
Source: alexandriamn.granicus.com
Seconded a temporary suspension of the city council's public-comment period while its Legislative Committee reviewed rules; the motion passed.
October 26, 2020
Source: alexandriamn.granicus.com
Seconded a motion directing city staff to draft a resolution censuring Council Member Todd Jensen under the council's conduct process.
October 26, 2020
Source: alexandriamn.granicus.com
Past race Bill Franzen ran in:
- Council Member Ward 1 (Alexandria) · November 3, 2026 · Alexandria city, Minnesota · incumbent