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At the DFL caucuses on April 8, attendees will be asked to choose a Park Board candidate to replace Elizabeth Shaffer, who is running for City Council in Ward 7. As of now, three candidates are in the race.

ANDREW GEBO

Andrew Gebo. (Image: gebo4parkboard.com)

Gebo moved to Minneapolis in 2018 from San Francisco and calls Loring Park home. He states that he has more than a decade of experience in finance and technology, wants to nurture neighborhoods and believes the Park Board is a unique opportunity to cultivate and strengthen communities.

Key points:

    • Community advocacy
    • Workers’ rights
    • Public transportation champion

More information is available at — gebo4parkboard.com.

JORDAN LEICK

Jordan Leick. (Image: jordanforparks.org)

Leick describes himself as an optimistic Minneapolis progressive who serves as a Capital Long Range Improvement Committee (CLIC) appointee, vice president of the Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood Association, and a board member of the new East Bank Neighborhoods Partner ship.

Key points:

    • Parks are some of our most important third spaces
    • Bridge-builder
    • Brings valuable experience to the table

More information is available at — jordanforparks.org.

JODY WYNEN

Jody Wynen. (Image: jordanforparks.org)

Jody has lived in District 4 for 14 years. She is a runner, dog walker, cyclist and outdoor enthusiast with an intimate connection with Minneapolis Parks and trail systems.

Key points:

    • Protect, preserve and enhance Minneapolis Parks
    • Keeping our parks clean and safe and beating back invasive species
    • Maintaining public services year with trash removal and functional restrooms

More information is available by following Jody on Instagram at Jody4ParkBoard or her website — jody4parkboard.carrd.co.

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