Heidi Garrido (Hopkins City Council At-large, Minnesota, candidate 2025)
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Heidi Garrido ran for election to the Hopkins City Council At-large in Minnesota. She was on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025.[source]
Garrido completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
[1]Biography
Heidi Garrido provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on August 28, 2025:
- Birth date: August 22, 1983
- High school: Albany High School, Albany, WI
- Bachelor's: University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, 2022
- Gender: Female
- Religion: Agnostic
- Profession: Project Coordinator
- Incumbent officeholder: Yes
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Elections
General election
General election for Hopkins City Council At-large (2 seats)
Wendy L. Andersen, Heidi Garrido, and Aaron Kuznia ran in the general election for Hopkins City Council At-large on November 4, 2025.
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| Wendy L. Andersen (Nonpartisan) | ||
 | Heidi Garrido (Nonpartisan)  | |
| Aaron Kuznia (Nonpartisan) | ||
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Election results
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Heidi Garrido completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Garrido's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I was born in Santiago, Chile and adopted to the US at 3 months old. I was raised in Wisconsin and moved to Minnesota in 2003. I am the mother of 3, ages 21, 16, and 6. I owned a portrait and wedding photography business for 15 years. I am a triathlete, a gardener, an activist, and a cheese lover. In 2022, I received my Bachelor's Degree in Political Science with a certification in LGBTQ+ Studies from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. I also received a DEI certification from the University of Minnesota. I plan to pursue further education by earning a Master's Degree or Law Degree.
I changed career paths in 2023 and now work as a Project Coordinator for the Office of Public Service at the City of Minneapolis, where I coordinate project redevelopment at George Floyd Square and at the Minneapolis Democracy Center (former 3rd Precinct). - ACCESSIBILITY: Hopkins is appealing for so many reasons, and one of those reasons is how accessible it is. Whether it's one of the multiple trails, city sidewalks, streets, or the upcoming Green Line LRT, there's a way to get where you want to go! Heidi believes in "Complete Streets", a design concept that prioritizes the safety of all people using the street over the speed of moving cars. Creating space for everything from pedestrians, to bikes, to shared mobility methods like scooters, to public transportation, ensures that everyone living in and visiting Hopkins can access our beautiful city!
- CLIMATE & SUSTAINABILITY: Climate change is real. Hopkins has made amazing progress on a long-term sustainability plan. Heidi has long supported the exploration of how to help more buildings in Hopkins use solar and other clean energy options. She is also loves to see residents engaged on environment issues and taking action. Since 2022, Hopkins has taken huge steps in programs like the Hopkins Climate Solutions Fund, and GreenStep Cities and are working on a Sustainable Building Policy!
- CITY MAINTENENCE AND GROWTH: Hopkins is a historic city, and maintaining its essential infrastructure is a top priority. We've saved taxpayers millions by strategically merging construction projects, ensuring our foundational needs are met efficiently and without unnecessary burden on residents. As a growing city with limited outward expansion, Hopkins must innovate. We've taken a bold approach to housing, not only protecting existing housing diversity but also proactively supporting new housing options. To meet the needs of all residents, we must be even bolder in introducing the "missing middle" housing types, such as duplexes and Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), that are crucial for a balanced and vibrant community.
NORTH CENTRAL STATES REGIONAL COUNCIL OF CARPENTERS, STONEWALL DFL, LGBTQ+ VICTORY FUND, WOMEN WINNING, RUN FOR SOMETHING, AFSCME, VOTE MAMA, AFL-CIO, SD46 DFL (Letter of Support). Interview pending with CLIMATE CABINET.
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See also
2025 Elections
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