SAENA Board Elections 2021
Welcome to the SAENA Board Candidate Voter Guide! Voting will occur from June 23rd-June 29th. Elected candidates will be announced via SAENA’s email list on June 30, 2021. Candidates are running for a 2 year term and can serve up to 3 terms.
Please visit the SAENA Board Election Ballot to submit your vote!
If you have any questions or need assistance, email us at info@saenaminneapolis.org or call 612-314-3651. Happy voting!
Jenny Ackerson
Seeking re-election
she/her
Focus: Transportation & Mobility, Housing & Livability
I am concluding my first two year term with SAENA and have served as the Vice President for the last year. I want to continue to serve with SAENA because I am proud of the work and leadership SAENA has with our street-based issues. Additionally, with new transit, pedestrian, and bicycle infrastructure coming to the area, I would like to help our neighborhood stakeholders shape and execute their vision for safety and accessibility. Neighborhood organizations can and should uplift our less heard and underinvested neighbors first.
I hope to help our neighbors see the attention and investment they need. This experience will deepen my understanding of how the public can engage and benefit from their local governments’ funding and representation.
Jordan Bennett
Seeking re-election
she/her
Focus: Housing & Livability, Parks & Green Spaces
I have lived in the neighborhood for more than 5 years now and I feel it is time for me to give back to the community that has made me feel so much at home during this time.
I would like to continue serving on the board because I enjoy problem-solving and exploring possibilities alongside the dedicated members of our board. I have so far found the time on the board rewarding, and I would like to continue my involvement.
I hope to gain a stronger sense of community through my endeavors on the board. I also hope to learn procedural skills that could be transferred to other opportunities down the road.
Scott Raw
Seeking re-election
he/him
Focus: Parks & Green Spaces
I’ve served on the SAENA board the last 4 years. I love helping our neighborhood and seeing the changes we make. I hope to gain a sense of community pride and togetherness when serving on the board. I would love to finish out my last two years as a board member before having to take some time off!
Ryan Stopera
New candidate
he/him
Focus: Housing & Livability, The Arts, Events
I served on the Lyndale Neighborhood Board for 2 years, Neighborhoods Organizing for Change board for 4 years, Charities Review Council Board for 1 year. 15 years of non profit, social service, and community development experience in Minneapolis. I’m a photographer and filmmaker with a studio in the Northrup King Building in NE. I’ve also worked in partnership with and/or as a consultant with various foundations in the community for 15 years.
I hope to build relationships with neighbors and opportunities for the community to connect when serving on the board.
Dave Hauser
New candidate
he/him
Focus: Parks & Green Spaces
I’m a former SAENA board member and I’d like to contribute my time and skills again. I’m good at computers. I enjoy working with plants and have connections to the Hennepin County Master Gardener program.
Emily Carr
Seeking re-election
she/her
Focus: Parks & Green Spaces
I have volunteered on the park committee since it’s creation (3-4 years) & have been serving in the board for 8 months. I have a background in real estate & enjoy working on keeping our neighborhood’s green spaces beautiful.
I enjoy giving back to our neighborhood & I hope to keep helping make positive changes in our neighborhood. I am an animal lover & enjoy gardening.
