Audrey Britton

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Audrey Britton

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Elections and appointments

Last election

November 3, 2020

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Birthplace

Minneapolis, MN

Profession

Business owner

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Audrey Britton ran for election to the Three Rivers Park District to represent District 1 in Minnesota. Britton lost as a write-in in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Britton completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Elections

2020

See also: Municipal elections in Hennepin County, Minnesota (2020)

General election

General election for Three Rivers Park District Board of Commissioners District 1

Incumbent Marge Beard defeated Audrey Britton in the general election for Three Rivers Park District Board of Commissioners District 1 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Marge Beard (Nonpartisan)	97.7	68,806
		Audrey Britton (Nonpartisan) (Write-in)	0.0	0
		Other/Write-in votes	2.3	1,654

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2	Total votes: 70,460
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Nonpartisan primary election

The primary election was canceled. Incumbent Marge Beard advanced from the primary for Three Rivers Park District Board of Commissioners District 1.

2014

See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2014

Elections for the Minnesota House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election was held on August 12, 2014, and a general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 3, 2014. Audrey Britton was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Sarah Anderson was unopposed in the Republican primary. Anderson defeated Britton in the general election.

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 44A General Election, 2014

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Sarah Anderson Incumbent	55.5%	9,377
	Democratic	Audrey Britton	44.4%	7,504
	Write-in	Write-in	0.1%	10
Total Votes				16,891

2012

See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2012

Britton ran in the 2012 election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 44A. She was unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14 and was defeated by incumbent Sarah Anderson (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 44A, General Election, 2012

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Sarah Anderson Incumbent	51.3%	12,114
	Democratic	Audrey Britton	48.7%	11,506
Total Votes				23,620

2010

See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2010

Britton ran for election to the District 43A seat in 2010. She had no primary opposition. She was defeated by Sarah Anderson (R) in the general election on November 2, 2010.

Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection

Audrey Britton completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Britton'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 grew up in Bloomington, Minnesota, just a couple of miles from Hyland park preserve and ski hills. Parks have always been a part of my life. As an adult, I've spent 20 years living near French Park in Plymouth. From picnics, swimming, long walks, outdoor photography, coffee meet ups, skiing and an occasional golf game, I couldn't imagine life without parks. They are the gathering places of our communities.

My entire adult life, I have happily given back while raising a family and working fulltime. I have extensive public policy and volunteer experience. This includes being a volunteering in our parks. For the past 11 years, I have owned my own communications business. Clients include Fortune 500s to small nonprofits. However, my career began as the community relations director for a public service, a job I loved. My career has always focused on engaging various "publics," whether thousands of neighbors within a city to 10,000s from around the world.

Success has come from leading teams and unifying teams. It has also depended on understanding, appreciating and respecting diversity. And, perhaps more than anything, listening.

I have also managed large budgets and will be a steward of your tax dollars.

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?

• I will keep politics out of our parks and ensure they are safe, welcoming and accessible to all.
  

• I will work to make our parks are environmentally friendly, healthy places to visit.
  

• I will ensure our parks reamain places activities with activities for all ages and abilitis but also placed to connect with nature.
  

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

My priorities will be your priorities. For starters:

Keep politics and ideology out of our parks
Parks provide a respite from what has become a world of crazy politics. The last thing we need is politics in our parks whether it shows up overtly or in ways only noticeable to a few.

Make our parks accessible, safe and welcoming
- Increase accessibility to our parks and programs for people of all ages and abilities.
- Assess if our parks are welcoming to all.
- Reach out to underrepresented communities to encourage and welcome them to our parks.
- Ensure programs that serve economically disadvantaged citizens are measured and making a difference.
- As a former safety instructor and supervisor, safety is second nature. I will keep in mind that safety is not just about physical harm but also how people feel when visiting our parks.

Focus on serving the public
- Understand the importance of serving everyone, not just some.
- Be sure we are listening, not just to those who visit parks but those who are not.
- Listening means providing creative and varying ways to gather input.
- Take people's comments seriously.

Make our parks environmentally friendly

- Moving to natural ways of keeping golf courses green, playgrounds clean and clearing parks of undesirable vegetation in a sensible, ecological will make our parks a healthy place now and into the future.

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

Parks play a significant role in our quality of life and the value of our properties. They are the gathering places of our communities, families and friends, and provide respite for individuals needing quiet time or exercise. I will ensure our parks remain a vital part of what makes Minnesota a great place to live.

On Sept. 22, I was asked to step into this race when someone noticed the unopposed candidate was held . It's time we return to political moderation that focuses on serving all people, not just some. I will work to ensure our parks are environmentally friendly, healthy places to visit and ensure they are safe, welcoming and accessible to all.

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

To be focused on serving. To understand that the job is to listen, compromise and develop the best solutions for all citizens of all backgrounds, ages and abilities.

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

Other than babysitting and being a waitress, where I thoroughly enjoyed connecting with people of all ages and all walks, my first " real job" was as the public relations director for a public service. There I learned about and eventually led public policy and how to bring a large community together.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

The Royals.

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

For some, this is a natural ability. I have the natural ability, as I learned at a young age, but I also have a proven track record of success. (I'm a bit of a policy wonk.)

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2014

Britton's website highlighted the following campaign themes:

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Education Jobs and the economy Fiscal responsibility Transit and Transportation Affordable health care that works for all Putting the "public" and the "service" back into public service and increasing government transparency

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2012

Britton's website highlighted the following campaign themes:

Jobs and Economic Growth

• Excerpt: "We need to keep what’s working for businesses, and ensure programs and incentives directly impact job growth in Minnesota."

Education

• Excerpt: "Education is essential to a healthy society and a strong economy. Every individual has the right to reach his or her full potential and businesses need an educated workforce."

Fiscal responsibility

• Excerpt: "I will do the hard work, make the tough decisions and take responsibility to develop solutions to our budget crisis with realistic, comprehensive, creative approaches, like the approaches I have taken in the business world and my personal life."

Transportation

• Excerpt: "Commuters and businesses know that transit, like buses and light rail, are imperative to a strong economy. I’ve been disappointed that Plymouth has been bypassed for all of these projects, most likely due to a lack of support for these projects from our current legislator."

Environmental Issues

• Excerpt: "In order to help maintain environmental initiatives , we must ensure efficiencies and effectiveness."

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