Anndrea Young

Anndrea Young

Democratic Party

Candidate, Minneapolis City Council Ward 5

Elections and appointments

Next election

November 4, 2025

Education

High school

Edison High School

Bachelor's

Tennessee State University, 2016

Personal

Birthplace

Minneapolis, Minn.

Religion

Christian

Profession

Executive Director

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Anndrea Young (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Minneapolis City Council to represent Ward 5 in Minnesota. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025.^[source]

Young completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

Elections in Minneapolis are officially nonpartisan, but the Minneapolis City Charter allows mayoral and city council candidates to choose a party label to appear below their name on the official ballot. Ballotpedia includes candidates' party or principle to best reflect what voters will see on their ballot.

Biography

Anndrea Young was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She graduated from Edison High School. She earned a bachelor's degree from Tennessee State University in 2016. Her career experience includes working as an executive director and serving as the chair of the Highway Harms Policy Group for the Metropolitan Council. Young has been affiliated with the Heritage Park Neighborhood Association.

Elections

2025

See also: City elections in Minneapolis, Minnesota (2025)

General election

The general election will occur on November 4, 2025.

General election for Minneapolis City Council Ward 5

The following candidates are running in the general election for Minneapolis City Council Ward 5 on November 4, 2025.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Ethrophic Burnett (D)
	Submit photo	Jovan Northington (D)
	Submit photo	Maurice Ward (D)
	Submit photo	Pearll Warren (D)
	Submit photo	Miles Wilson (D)
		Anndrea Young (D)

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Campaign themes

2025

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Anndrea Young completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Young's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a Black, Caribbean American women from Minneapolis MN. I am a mother of two beautiful daughters. A lover of making a difference and motivated by action. I have spent the last five years dedicated to my community in Ward 5, advocating and fighting for policy, housing, environmental justice, youth programming, and transit infrastructure that puts the people first. I have a Bachelors degree in Communication Studies and I am currently seeking my Masters in Public Administration.

In my free time, I enjoy traveling and trying new food. I have managed to make it to 26 of the 50 states so far, and to 7 different countries. When I retire, I would love to spend my life traveling to different places with my daughters.

When it comes to making a difference in my community, I am motivated by the lack of investment and the negative connotation that North Minneapolis has. I've only ever lived in New Hope as another city in Minnesota and Nashville, TN while in college and to me this is one of the most beautiful places that I have experienced. From the true sense of community, to the beautiful homes, and the smell of doughnuts on West Broadway early in the morning. There is no other place that I would rather live, work, and play and I want to help elevate that story.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Economic Growth

  Manufacturing Companies Cannabis Operations with Production Opportunities & Education Developing Skills and Talent Gaps Financial Literacy Education Resources

  I think that I want my constituents to remember me as the candidate that is genuine about change in the community. I don't just talk about what I will do, but everyday I spend my time in some way advocating and fighting to make a difference in the community. I take space in many coalitions from the Housing Justice Coalition, Bring Back 6th, Blue Line Coalition, and Zero Burn. I am also the Chair of the Highway Harms Policy Group for the Metropolitan Council.
• Anti-Displacement & Affordable Housing Community Ownership Art & Culture Housing Stability Renter's & Small Business Protections Rent Cap Policies Deeply Affordable Housing Financial Assistance Programs Reducing & Restricting Corporate Interest Housing
• Community Development & Disparities Bridging the Gap on Health Disparities Strong Commitment to Shutting Down the HERC Youth Programming & Engagement Pathway Programs for Northside Residents Application Processes Tailored for Northside Residents Public Realms & Amenities

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Tenant Opportunity to Purchase

Anti-Displacement
Community Benefit Ordinances
Stopping Large corporations developments

Universal Childcare

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

It's local government and I do think people understand how important this level of government is. This office makes a lot of decisions that I believe that voters are unaware of. This office also helps push issues up to the state government and legal systems.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I am a fan of both Barack Obama and Jasmine Crockett. I would love to grow into a power house mix of the both of their energies combined. I feel like they both have this fighter in them but in different ways. Barack Obama had a wit about him that I enjoyed watching, I was also impressed with the way that he meshed so well with leaders of other countries. While Jasmine gives me this fuel to tell it like it is and never backdown. Seeing her in action is always encouraging.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Representative Body

Collective Decision Making
Accountability to the Public
Local Focus
Oversight

Legislative Authority

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Constituents Services/ Representation

Advocacy
Policy Making
Budget Oversight
Strategic Planning for City Development

Public Safety and Quality of Life

What legacy would you like to leave?

I want to leave the legacy of building and elevating the story of Ward 5 being the best place to live, work, and play in Minneapolis. From community to quality of life for everyone that lives here. Through economic growth, restorative practices, and community development.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I remember 9/11. I would have been 7 years old at the time. I do not believe that this is the first historical event, but it is the first one that came to my mind.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job was through the Step-Up program here in Minneapolis. I worked for KBEM Jazz Radio station. It was a summer internship for a three month duration. After that I worked at McDonalds for three years until going to college.

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

Everything on a local level which is a big power. The power of constituents elevation in issues, and the power to make real change by pushing ordinances. I would also add the power of relationship building.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

Yes and no. I say this because I believe that this is an office that can be taught. Someone is coming in fresh with no experience could be beneficial as they individual may come in unbiased and motivated in a different way then someone that has previous experience.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

Communication skills

Listening skills
Coordination and Facilitation
The ability to navigate and figure things out.
Accountability
Relationship building

Trust building

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the local government?

This office possesses the uniqueness of being able to spend time in the community and taking real issues that are at the forefront and bringing real change. The relationship between community and policy is what I think is super important when providing real governance.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Run for Something

What is an accomplishment that you are proud of?

I am most proud of being the first person in my family to go to college. This accomplishment means so much to me because my younger siblings have acknowledged that they have decided because I showed them that it was possible. I now have a sibling that is a nurse and one that is going to law school. I have helped break cycles in my family.

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