I'll work to advance economic opportunity and growth by supporting our local businesses.
A Record of Results
Plymouth is a great place for business — whether a small startup, a medical operation, or an industrial employer. With Minnesota's fourth-largest city economy, more than 53,000 jobs, and a thriving mix of manufacturing, med-tech, healthcare, and professional services, Plymouth has built a reputation as a place where businesses can grow.
Clark's perspective on what businesses need comes from years on the Planning Commission and council, considering development proposals not just for their impacts — traffic, noise — but for their benefits: jobs, growth, and neighborhood vitality.
That perspective has translated into real support for Plymouth employers and the local economy:
Backed state funding that brought ALTER Technology to Plymouth — the company's first U.S. presence, providing semiconductor testing for Minnesota's growing microelectronics industry
Supported CHIPs Act-related investment for Honeywell, strengthening one of Plymouth's most significant employers and its local supply chain
Led the effort to create Hello! Plymouth, the city's destination marketing organization — giving Plymouth a coordinated voice to promote local businesses and events. Clark continues to serve as the council's representative on the DMO advisory board, helping shape its brand and strategy.
Helped maintain Plymouth's strong fiscal position, including the lowest tax rate among peer cities — good for residents and for businesses weighing where to invest
In 2025 alone, Plymouth saw over $427 million in construction value, hosted 11 small business networking events, and supported 12 ribbon cuttings and groundbreakings for new and expanding businesses — from Trillium Woods' $56 million senior living expansion to Daikin Applied's research and development addition.
Clark has also heard, again and again, residents asking for more great places to eat and shop. The Boulevard redevelopment — a $300 million mixed-use project on the former Prudential site — is already delivering on that, with Summit Orthopedics and Coborn's Market & Table (the company's first Twin Cities location) now open. It's one example of the thoughtful development and placemaking that can make Plymouth a destination, not just a place to pass through.
What's Next
As mayor, Clark will continue to make Plymouth a place where businesses — from small startups to major employers — can invest, grow, and create jobs. That means thoughtful development that brings the restaurants, shops, and services residents are asking for, continued support for the employers who anchor Plymouth's economy, and a city government that's responsive to the needs of the business community.