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
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
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 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.
