Jen for Hennepin

A vibrant future for District 6

I’m a lifelong resident of Hennepin County District 6 – I grew up in Hopkins and Minnetonka, lived in Mound, and currently live in Edina.

I understand the diverse priorities and complex needs of our community.

We value our parks, trails, lakes, waterways, local businesses, non-profits, community centers, libraries, arts and athletics organizations, and strong schools. We celebrate at community festivals, show up for our neighbors, and engage with our elected leaders to support inclusive and equitable policies and practices.

This is a time of great possibility for District 6.

We are navigating unprecedented developments in transit and infrastructure. We know that each member of our community deserves a safe and dignified place to live and that we are facing a shortage of affordable and accessible housing. We need immediate environmental action and effective approaches to community safety that move our community forward. We know the economic vitality of our district depends on strong local businesses, worker protections, and eliminating the racial wealth gap.

We must prioritize integrated approaches to meeting the evolving mental and physical health needs of all community members. We continue to work collaboratively to ensure young people and those who care for them have what they need to thrive. We know that an inclusive multiracial democracy is crucial to the future of our community, state, and country.

As a community leader, organizer, twice-elected Hopkins School Board member, career educator, queer woman, and parent, the work of delivering on these priorities is core to who I am. As we engage in conversation in the coming months, I look forward to building a robust platform with you that reflects our shared community values.

Let’s build a vibrant future for our community.