Luke Cardona - Fridley Ward 1 City Councilmember

10/06/2026

The Community Notification Meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 7 at 4:30 PM at the Fridley Civic Campus Council Chambers.

10/05/2026

Applications for the 2026-2027 Energy Assistance Program (EAP) are now available! 💡⚡️

is committed to helping individuals in Anoka County, Minnesota out of poverty and into the community as productive citizens.

10/04/2026

Our weekends have been jam-packed for months, and our son has been more understanding than any four-year-old should have to be. So I’m glad yesterday we got to devote the entire day to him!

Dean turned 5 surrounded by a bunch of his friends and family. It was a great day to take a break, spend time with our guests, and most importantly, have some fun celebrating Dean! 🎂🎈

10/01/2026

We’re halfway through Hispanic Heritage Month, and I’d like to take a moment to share something else that is near and dear to me: my Mexican culture and my connection to Conjunto music. 🪗

My grandfather started our family band back in the 1970s, and we’re still performing today. I started playing in the band when I was 12 years old and was fortunate to play music alongside my grandfather. Today, I’m grateful to be still playing with my dad.

I founded Conjunto Showcase en Minnesota to celebrate, preserve, and grow Mexican Conjunto music in Minnesota, while creating opportunities for Minnesota-based musicians to perform, connect, and share this music and culture with others.

We have a big event coming up in just a few weeks. Visit the Conjunto Showcase en Minnesota page or ConjuntoShowcase.com to learn more.

09/30/2026

I want to thank Mayor Lund for his support and leadership over the years. His commitment to Fridley has been unwavering, and he has played an instrumental role in shaping our community into the city we know and love today.

“Luke is a straight-up person who approaches public service without a hidden agenda and with a genuine focus on doing what is best for Fridley. He has worked hard for Fridley for many years, first as a city employee and now as a City Councilmember. I value Luke's willingness to give back to a community he knows and loves. He has my full support.”

Scott Lund
Former Mayor, City of Fridley

09/28/2026

Join your Fridley firefighters for a free, family event on October 10!

09/26/2026

The City of Fridley has a new online “Report a Concern” tool that makes it easier to report potholes, streetlight outages, park repairs, tree concerns, and other neighborhood issues.

This is a simple, helpful way for residents to connect with City staff when something needs attention.

FridleyMN.gov/ReportAConcern

📸: City of Fridley

09/24/2026

Thank you to LWV ABC Minnesota for hosting a general election candidate forum!

I appreciated the chance to talk through a range of topics related to Fridley and share more about how I approach serving Ward 1.

If you’re a Ward 1 voter, I encourage you to watch and learn more about how I think about the issues and the work I want to continue doing for Fridley.

📺 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TC8Q2CSX45o

09/23/2026

Thank you to the Northern Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters for endorsing my campaign!

NMRCC represents more than 36,000 skilled union members who help build and strengthen our communities.

As a City Councilmember, I’ve seen how important investments in our infrastructure and responsible development are to Fridley’s future. The skilled workers who make those projects happen deserve a voice in the decisions that shape our community.

Thank you to NMRCC for their support! 🛠️

09/21/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who came out to our campaign BBQ on Saturday! A lot of people have worked really hard on this campaign, and it was great to take a day to celebrate the small wins, the effort, and the community around us.

I truly mean it when I say thank you to everyone who has contributed, supported us, or helped along the way. I owe so much gratitude to all of you, and especially to my amazing wife, Riley, who has put just as much into this campaign as I have.

We have a lot of incredible supporters and helpers, but this campaign is run by Riley and me, from our home. There’s no one behind the scenes pulling the strings on this effort. We’re learning as we go, but no matter what happens, we’ve made some really great new friends along the way, and that alone makes it worth it.

Saturday was a good reminder of how fortunate I am to have so many awesome people in my corner.

It’s starting to get fun now! 😉