City of Lakeville
Shawn Fitzhenry is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in law enforcement and military service. Currently serving as a Medical Service Corps Officer in the Air National Guard since July 2022, Shawn previously held the position of Police Officer with the City of Lakeville since July 2001, where duties included traffic enforcement and responding to various incidents. Between March 2020 and December 2021, Shawn served as a medical planner for the Joint Surgeon General's COVID-19 Fusion Task Force at the National Guard Bureau, focusing on pandemic response strategies. Additionally, Shawn held the role of Assistant Chief at Metro Motorcycle Escort from September 1993 to July 2016, providing escorts for various events. Volunteer experience includes serving as the Drug Demand Reduction Officer and Assistant Communications Officer for the Civil Air Patrol Minnesota 130th Composite Squadron. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Police Leadership and Management from the University of St. Thomas, a Bachelor's degree in Police Science from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, and an A.S. in Law Enforcement from Normandale Community College.
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City of Lakeville
Lakeville’s rich history revolves around Lake Marion, Antlers Park, the railroad and its connections to the greater Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. Lakeville has been one of the fastest growing communities in the state for many years, representing growth of nearly 30% since 2000 and has topped the most residential building permits in the metro area year over year. It is 38 square miles in size and has a population of 72,135. The City of Lakeville has established a reputation as a place with a high quality of life, easy access to jobs and excellent schools. Lakeville has an active and growing business community, with over 1,428 businesses and benefits from a strategic location along with interstate, rail and air access, both through Airlake Airport and MSP International Airport, only 15 miles from the city. Working for Lakeville includes a great benefits package which includes Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) with City and employee contributions, medical, dental and life insurance, long-term disability, paid time off, 11 holidays, flexible spend account and tax deferred compensation. An arts center and a wide variety of recreational opportunities add to the quality of life enjoyed by residents. There are more than 125 miles of pedestrian and bike trails and year-round access to 1,700 acres of public open space and 68 public facilities. Median household income is over $112K and home value of $429K. The average age is 36, although it supports a community for all ages and stages of life through its housing, programs, groups and support systems. Lakeville City Council Members are elected at-large to represent the entire community and are empowered by law to legislate citywide policy. Residents are served by several departments: Administration, Economic Development, Engineering, Finance, Fire, Liquor Operations, Parks and Recreation, Police and Public Works, including engineering, inspections and utilities.