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General election for Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board District 6
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General election for Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board District 6
The ranked-choice voting election was won by Cathy Abene in round 3 . The results of Round are displayed below. To see the results of other rounds, use the dropdown menu above to select a round and the table will update.
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There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source
Total votes: 24,522
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Endorsements
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Cathy Abene completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Abene's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
I am a longtime Minneapolis resident, living in Lynnhurst with my family. My kids attended Minneapolis Public Schools and Rec Plus at the parks. I am a licensed professional engineer with a career in public service. Currently I am principal civil engineer for the University of Minnesota, where I manage natural and man-made water systems throughout the University’s large, state-wide portfolio. I’ve been an activist for various causes throughout the years, and I’ve volunteered for the DFL party and its candidates. I want to apply my unique skillset as a parent, a water resources expert, a public sector professional and an engaged voter and citizen to a Minneapolis treasure that has meant so much to all of us—the world-class Minneapolis parks system.
I know what it’s like to work inside of an elected board-governed organization; my two decades of experience in managerial roles inside of public organizations gives me plenty of insight into how these places prioritize, make decisions, and operate. I know that organizational barriers - not lack of community support - can hinder progress the most. When I speak with people in District 6, I find a lot of interest in making meaningful progress for our community. I believe that our strong thread of common values, rooted in fairness, justice, and equity, is our greatest opportunity. I support the current mission of the MPRB and plan to emphasize youth programming and environmental stewardship, especially water quality.
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