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Gretchen Enger (Brooklyn Center City Council At-large, Minnesota, candidate 2024)
Gretchen Enger ran for election to the Brooklyn Center City Council At-large in Minnesota. Enger was on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024.[source]
Enger completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
[1]Biography
Gretchen Enger provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on July 8, 2024:
- Bachelor's: University of North Dakota, 1995
- Profession: Digital Marketing
- Prior offices held:
- Housing Commission Chair (2023-Prsnt)
- Finance Commissioner (2024-Prsnt)
- Incumbent officeholder: No
- Campaign slogan: Let's build a better future together
- Campaign website
- Campaign endorsements
- Campaign Facebook
Elections
General election
General election for Brooklyn Center City Council At-large (2 seats)
Gretchen Enger, Andrew Johnson, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, and Laurie Ann Moore ran in the general election for Brooklyn Center City Council At-large on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | ||
 | Gretchen Enger (Nonpartisan)  | |
 | Andrew Johnson (Nonpartisan) | |
| Kris Lawrence-Anderson (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Laurie Ann Moore (Nonpartisan) | ||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Brooklyn Center City Council At-large (2 seats)
The following candidates ran in the primary for Brooklyn Center City Council At-large on August 13, 2024.
Candidate | ||
| Gretchen Enger (Nonpartisan) | |
| Joshua Jenson (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Andrew Johnson (Nonpartisan) | |
| Kris Lawrence-Anderson (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Laurie Ann Moore (Nonpartisan) | ||
 | Jamal A. Said (Nonpartisan) | |
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Election results
Endorsements
To view Enger's endorsements as published by their campaign, click here. Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Enger in this election.
Campaign themes
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Gretchen Enger completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Enger's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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My leadership as Housing Commission Chair and Finance Commission member demonstrates my ability to make informed decisions. I am dedicated to inclusivity, economic growth, safety, and comprehensive housing solutions. Valuing diverse perspectives, I will collaborate to make informed decisions. I promise to be honest, ethical, and dependable in my actions, ensuring transparency in communication and business practices.
Professionally, I work at NMDP, a global nonprofit leader in cell therapy. I help create websites that are frustration-free and help people accomplish their goals quickly. Collaboration with talented and creative colleagues fuels my passion, as I believe teamwork unlocks the best solutions.
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, reading books to stimulate my mind, reduce stress, and boost creativity, watching documentaries, volunteering for various organizations, and being outdoors.- Strengthen public safety: By bringing our police and community closer together, we'll build trust and make Brooklyn Center safer for everyone. I support a fully funded and staffed police department to keep our community safe. I also advocate for a 24-hour duty crew for our fire department to ensure quick responses in emergencies.
- Grow our local economy: I'll support a vibrant mix of businesses in Brooklyn Center. This approach not only strengthens our economy but also brings our community closer together. By encouraging diverse business development, we'll create more local jobs, enrich our economic landscape, and celebrate the unique strengths of our community.
- Promote balanced housing solutions: I'm committed to a balanced approach to housing. I'll work on comprehensive solutions that address the diverse needs of our community, from expanding housing options to supporting current homeowners. My goal is to ensure Brooklyn Center offers quality housing choices for residents at every stage of life and income level.
Strong governance: I believe in leaders with integrity who build strong relationships and communicate clearly. This fosters trust and allows everyone to work together for the good of the community.
Community matters most: I'm passionate about making Brooklyn Center a great place to live for everyone. That means being accessible, listening to concerns, and making compassionate decisions that improve our quality of life.
Relationship builders: Collaborative, respectful, prioritize healthy relationships.
Effective communicators: Clear, open-minded, work constructively with others.
Emotionally mature: Manage emotions, navigate conflict, welcome dissent.
Courageous: Stand by convictions, advocate for what's right, despite opposition.
Accessible: Available to constituents, listen actively to concerns.
Compassionate: Care deeply about Brooklyn Center’s well-being, make decisions with empathy.
Strategic thinkers: Consider long-term consequences, balance practicality with vision.
Well-prepared: Do their research, contribute meaningfully in all council settings.
Process-oriented: I understand the importance of good processes, not just getting things done quickly.
Team player: I value the people I work with and believe success is built around them.
Honest and transparent: I tackle problems head-on and am honest about challenges.
Fast Adaptability: I thrive in adjusting to new situations and pick up new skills quickly.
Collaborative: I enjoy working with others and creating opportunities for collaboration.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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