HwaJeong Kim 🌸
@HwaJeongKimSTP
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Always organizing for good. Eat your kimchi. Council Member Ward 5 Saint Paul. she/her/hers.
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First all women City Council in a major American city in the country. It’s a woman’s world in Saint Paul! 🌎
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My name is Hwa Jeong Kim — I am an organizer, Korean American, non-profit executive director, former Legislative Aide, and proud North End resident. I’m running to represent Ward 5 on the St. Paul City Council. 🧵
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So this happened today. Thank you to all the delegates and volunteers who made this happen. I have nothing but gratitude. Thank you thank you thank you.
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As an adoptee I get “your mom was pro-life,” A LOT. The truth is that she didn’t have a choice. I am a product of forced birth. Abortion was illegal and criminalized in South Korea up until 2020. Decriminalized abortions were effective January 1, 2021. You read that right, 2021.
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This isn’t a moment it’s a movement and you get what your organize for. What we accomplished can and needs to be replicated. We are not the exception or exceptional. Women can win, lead, govern, and build a culture of care for their cities.
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Saura was the hardest working candidate in Saint Paul. Full stop. She ran against TWO campaigns (SSP and Isaac) and won. People power organizing around issues that matter most, with a bold leader will win EVERY. DAMN. TIME. Take note. This is how you run for office.
Remember for next cycle: Conventions are not perfect. They have many problems. But what they can provide - in a open seat in particular- is an insight into whether a candidate can outwork their competition. Saura crushed Isaac at the convention by outworking him. Same last night.
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When you are movement sisters running for city council and both earn the DFL endorsement on the same day. Congratulations
@aurinmpls
!!!! So proud of you!
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How it started December 18th, 2019 passing the 2020 budget to how’s it going December 5th, 2023 right before the Truth in Taxation public hearing. No idea why I made that face and who knew
@TomBasgen
would be working in city hall! 🌸
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“Election wins for all seven candidates would herald in the youngest and most diverse council in city history.”
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“I feel like women and women of color and queer and trans women have been grieving for a long time — not for things that they’ve lost, but for things that they’ve never had,” Kim said. 🏳️⚧️ 🏳️🌈
St. Paul makes history with all-female city council, a rarity among large US cities
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I called
@braydenm99
“mother” for the last hard part of the campaign. He did it all, calls to chat about the coordinated, candidate support, data, strategy and the heaviest lifting for the coordinated campaign! We would not be here, poised to make herstory without him.
The one, the only Brayden.
It’s not easy to capture in words all Brayden took on this cycle to support the future of Saint Paul’s leadership. I know I personally couldn’t have gotten through this year without him. He made our 3rd campaign the most brilliant one yet.
@braydenm99
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Have pride. Proud pride. Joyful pride. Tearful pride. 🏳️⚧️
Minnesota is a beacon of love and hope.
In a time of dangerous politicization of the LGBTQ+ community, this Senate Majority is leading with purpose. Today, we put our state on the path to becoming a safer place for trans people and their families.
This is our joyful fight.
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Mayor Carter has led St. Paul through the pandemic and some of its most challenging years with immense compassion and strong progressive values. I look forward to working alongside Mayor Carter to continue building a progressive future for St. Paul!
#RunSTP
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Our very last evening door knock concluded with a conversations about how to petition the city for a stop sign, speaking to an educator, carpenter and an IBEW member, and finally a few folks who had already voted for me! This year has flown by. Tomorrow is Election Day!
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So proud of my sister
@aurinmpls
for stepping up and running for City Council in Minneapolis. Congratulations on one heck of a campaign launch!
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Today is Amy Brendmoen Day in Saint Paul. When I think of women who have kicked doors wide open and forged paths for others, she’s top of the list. Being “uniquely” qualified to be a CM started with me as the LA in the W5 office. There wouldn’t be a CM elect Kim without her.
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In just 20 days we raised $17k from over 130 of you who helped kick start our campaign with a donation before the new year! Thank you and see you around the neighborhood!
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❤️ I’m excited about our future Saint Paul. Who is ready for a 7 women, pro-choice, progressive council? I am looking forward to serving with you
@sauraforward3
! Congratulations on a successful Birthday Bash! We packed the Tav! “Say, DFL endorsed!”
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Representing all of our communities with a shared vision and values is at the core of being an organizer. We are still building to our big coalition to ensure we are inclusive and clear about the direction we want to go together. Onward!
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We are the only labor endorsed candidate in this race! We are proud to build a big coalition of organizations focused on workers rights, thriving wages, fair contracts, and building a Saint Paul we deserve!
@afscmemn5
@liunaminnesota
@spfe28
@iafflocal21
@seiumn
@ibew_110
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Really proud of earning this endorsement! Excited to join
@NelsieYang
as a TCDSA endorsed candidate in Saint Paul!
TCDSA is proud to endorse seven candidates for the 2023 elections for City Council in Minneapolis and Saint Paul.
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This is the takeover. You’ve been warned.
A school board member, future Councilwoman, current Councilwoman and congressional staffer all in a high school auditorium.
@hallaforspps
@HJKforWard5
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No words can capture the amount of gratitude and pride for our community that we're feeling today. And, the work isn't over yet-it's just the start. To build the future we deserve, we have to keep showing up for each other--today, tomorrow, next year. Forward together Ward 5!
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In 2016, I would regularly cross Rice Street to volunteer at the Library. Experiencing how dangerous this corridor was for pedestrians got me involved in neighborhood issues and led me to serve on our North End Neighborhood Organization.
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I’m running because I believe in a St. Paul with healthy homes, neighborhood jobs, clean air, community safety, and transportation options that meet our changing needs. I moved to the North End shortly after meeting my husband.
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Knocked doors with
@twin
.cities.dsa and the
@leighformn
! I talked plowing, the need for low barrier services + coordination across government, and some big love for our libraries! I saw some amazing rain gardens and the best tree of the knock was a beautiful Ginko tree!
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"HwaJeong is a role model for organizers across the twin cities because of how and why she does the work. When everyone else is tired of knocking doors and talking to neighbors, HwaJeong reminds us what we’re fighting for.”
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Organizing and winning people centered policy requires people power! Proud to be partners in this work with
@AthenaHollins
, Leigh Finke and
@TwinCitiesDSA
!
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Went to the Mondale dinner. Had a lot of fun. Saw a bunch of friends. Really excited about our future!
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“I am excited to work together with such a talented group of leaders and my Ward 5 neighbors to address housing, strengthen workers rights, invest in climate change solutions and resourced community-first public safety,”
Historic all-female City Council elected in St. Paul after Anika Bowie, Cheniqua Johnson declared winners.
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@katelyn_vue
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How it started March 2018 both working as campaign managers. How it’s going November 2023 both working as an elected representative and a council member-elect. 🌸 I’m so proud of us
@RepSamanthaVang
🌸
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Today was Sunday Funday and
@sauraforward3
and I went to meet baby giraffe Ivy and wandered through the conservatory! Como Zoo and Conservatory was a wonderful way to get out of the cold and learned a lot about different animals!
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Change doesn’t come from electing one person. Change comes from us. We are powerful when we fight together. I want to keep fighting alongside you for our communities.
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I woke up reflecting on how I felt in Nov ‘16. Terrified, overly visible by folks who cause us harm, depressed. Today, I feel the inverse depth of joy, healing, visibility of our wholeness. Knowing I have something my ancestors never did, reproductive rights.
#ForMyAncestors
I'm so proud of all the work that went into the MONTHS of preparation for today's debate and passage of the PRO Act. Beautiful close by
@ErinMayeQuade
,
@Morrison4MN
,
@NicoleM_4Senate
, and
@JenMcEwenMN
. Absolute 🔥 for reproductive freedom.
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This is an
@EmmaWolters6
appreciation tweet. Emma is our fearless, organized and incredible Campaign Manager. More to come, but just so grateful to have her leading this team.
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Being pro-abortion and pro-choice for means I am fighting for the rights my ancestors never had and for child bearing people across the world, who right now, still lack basic access to healthcare.
#abortionishealthcare
Thank you
@womenwinning
!
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I am proud and excited to be apart of an incredible slate of candidates for city council in the Twin Towns alongside
@aurinmpls
@ElliottForWard1
and
@jchavezmpls
! And it’s always fantastic to see
@BenCaswellMN
IRL.🌸 Congrats to Jason on a successful fundraiser!
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I’ve worked to elect progressive, women, women of color, and LGBTQ women that represent our communities. I’ve worked both visibly and behind the scenes to see myself and our shared values represented in places of power.
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We are building a big bold coalition for Ward 5! These orgs represent and are made up of folks like you, your neighbors, or family. Teachers, firefighters, students fighting for climate change, the healthcare workers, electricians and members of our mosques or temples. 🌸❤️
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Serving on my district council deepened my relationships with my neighbors and confirmed my belief that we become creators of change when we center ourselves and our communities in decision-making.
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You have all taught me: we can only move meaningful changes by earning each other's trust, and that when we are clear on shared solutions, we can achieve the future we are urgently building together.
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We're honored to share that our campaign has earned the support of the amazing State Rep Athena Hollins. Rep. Hollins is a powerful progressive leader and voice for district 66B in the capitol. We are inspired by her work and look forward to advancing the future of St. Paul!
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Gorgeous day to knock doors! For the next 16 days, we will be turning out voters across Ward 5 and engaging them in this year’s election! To join us on a knock or to chip in with a donation, head to 🌸
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We have so much more we need to do to ensure housing as a human right in Saint Paul. We have been clear on this campaign, people over profits.
Was energizing to be w/these leaders in
@minnesota_faith
& uplift
@HJKforWard5
for Saint Paul Ward 5 city council. As a former renter with a predatory landlord for 5 yrs, it means a lot to elect someone committed to renters’ rights so all can live with dignity in my ward!
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In these roles, I organized alongside our community to fight for affordable housing, healthy communities, strengthening city services, and passing progressive policies that protect our most marginalized neighbors.
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“Dear HwaJeong, I’m writing to you as your future constituent about Respect for females, LGBTIA, labor people, indigenous, immigrant individuals, and children who inherit the future we make today!” Could not have said it better. 🌸❤️
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Resharing for equal parts
@charliestdennis
in a bow tie and ILHAN.
I first met
@IlhanMN
in 2017, just a few months after she won a seat in the MN house. I didn’t know much about her, but I knew she was a strong fighter for her community.
I have followed her policies since then and can proudly say that I am a longtime Ilhan supporter. 🧵
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What do two bad ass women running for office do to take a break from campaigning? Go see the undefeated badass
@MNAuroraFC
of course! Thanks for joining me and supporting our women’s soccer team
@sauraforward3
!
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I’ve also had the honor of serving Ward 5 and representing our shared values on the Saint Paul Planning Commission and its Zoning Committee. From 2018 to 2021, I was also the Legislative Aide for Ward 5.
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I wouldn’t be DFL endorsed without this one. Thank you Sami!!!!
So proud of you today
@HJKforWard5
, and so honored to serve as your campaign chair. Go get that endorsement today 💚💙
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"HwaJeong has the experience in organizing policy and leadership our city is in need of to create equitable change for the next generations of Saint Paul’s residents.”
@MariaIsa
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I currently serve as the executive director of Minnesota Voice, a non-profit focused on voting rights, voting access, civic engagement and education.
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Proud to earn the support of Run For Something and join my sisters
@cheniquajohnson
and
@aurinmpls
!
@ElectZachCramer
@BrienneMarie
@justin4medford
@WillieBurnleyJr
@MrRichardsBOS
@JudyForWard7
@CllrKendraLara
@mvelaznyc
@Carolyn4County
@MeldenforToledo
@flint_queen
@katrinaeames
@justindouglas
@Griff4Council
@ScalesAt
@rachel4mdj
@NeilMakhija
@jess4scranton
@JeremyforMason
@JonathanForVA
@maureencoffeyva
@harris4va
@RussetPerry
@JohnNowadly
@LindeyDougherty
@pohlforvirginia
@SuhasforVA
@ireneshintweets
@DrewMitrisin
@DuncanforKC
@VoteMattNovi
@NelsieYang
.
@HJKforWard5
has been opening doors by helping to elect progressive women, women of color, & LGBTQIA+ women to positions of power in St. Paul. She's also been doing work to ensure that she is providing the best resources for her community. We can't wait to see what you do next!
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I know what’s at stake in the current election: communities like ours are being left out and left behind. We know that voting alone doesn't equate to meaningful changes in our daily lives.
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Through these experiences, I’ve listened to the needs of our community members on their doorsteps or in City Hall and used the power I had to create change.
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Ward 5 DFL sample ballot hit today! I am proud to be running alongside
@carlofrancoSTP
@chauntyll
Erica Valliant and Yusef Carrillo as DFL candidates!
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Having
@minnesota_faith
at my convention was incredible. Thank you for being a North Star for the kind of politics that lifts us up and moves us forward. Incredibly proud to have earned your support!
Congratulations to FIMN Leader endorsed Saint Paul city council candidates
@sauraforward3
,
@HJKforWard5
, and
@cheniquajohnson
for winning endorsements! Our leaders are proud to have made up 14% of Ward 3 delegates, 11% of Ward 5, and 10% of Ward 7 this weekend! (1/2)
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The Teamsters are one of our largest unions, formed in 1903, the drivers continue to be the engine for economic growth. Proud to be your Labor candidate and I am excited about the work ahead to ensure thriving wages, right to organize, and fight for fair contracts.
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@sauraforward3
and I walked her neighborhood route after she “officially” won. And found ourselves a
@bcmFietser
. After ringing the doorbell, almost falling off the step, and screaming his name multiple times. He emerged. So “found” is a bit of a stretch. 🌸
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Part of my political theory of change requires not just partners but relationships built on trust, shared vision and values. I was proud to earn the DFL endorsement and the work isn’t done yet. Next up
@carlofrancoSTP
. Get ready St Paul city Dellies, Team Carlo is coming! 🌸🖤🤍
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SPFE is rooted in our shared belief that our schools' success determines our city's and communities' success. With many educators in my life, I am excited and honored with this endorsement!
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Whirlwind Day 1 at Pride! It was crowded and beautiful. Highlights were running into
@teamaurin
, seeing Ward 5 resident Reverend Rick King, and spending time at the
@stonewalldfl
and the
@outfrontmn
booths as one of their endorsed candidates!
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Minneapolis Ward 9 is a better place because of
@JChavezMpls
leadership, and our team is incredibly thankful to have earned his support!
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Incredibly proud to have our second union endorsement! For over a century,
@IBEW_110
has worked to strengthen worker protections and build community among electrical workers throughout the Metro. Thank you IBEW 110 for supporting and uplifting workers across the metro!
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Yesterday we filed for office. We are our ancestors wildest dreams.
@AnikaBowieSTP
@sauraforward3
@mitrajunjalali
@cheniquajohnson
@carlofrancoSTP
@chauntyll
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Congratulations to my sister
@sauraforward3
I am so proud of you! DFL endorsed ladies! Let’s gooooo!!!!
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Attended Cinco de Mayo with some familiar faces
@sauraforward3
and
@carlofrancoSTP
! I attempted one of the tests to become a
@L21_stpaulfire
fighter and hammer the 150lb piece of metal. I didn’t make it half way and now have jelly arms.
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We're proud to announce that we've received our first labor endorsement! Thank you for this immense honor
@LIUNAMinnesota
. I look forward to working together to uplift and invest in our community's workers.
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"With a historic slate of women of color running for city council in STP, representation is on the ballot this November. As communities of color continue to be excluded and expelled from systems of power, HwaJeong has shown she’ll never stop fighting for us and our shared values.
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DFL endorsed! Now I am heading to the Ward 1 Convention! See you there!
DFL ENDORSED: HwaJeong Kim was unopposed for the DFL endorsement in Ward 5, which includes the North End, part of Como… She’s Council President Amy Brendmoen’s former legislative aide and running for St. Paul City Council. Election in November. No primary.
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I’m proud to share the endorsement of a fantastic member of our Saint Paul Board of Education, Uriah Ward! Since his election in 2022, Director Ward has brought his experiences as a passionate community and labor-movement organizer to champion our progressive values on the Board.
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Day 2 Pride. If possible, somehow exceeds yesterday! I walked in the Pride Parade with
@aurinmpls
@cheniquajohnson
@carlofrancoSTP
@sauraforward3
and
@StonewallDFL
. The cheers for our LGBTQIA2S+ community felt powerful and clear. HAPPY PRIDE!
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Erin has been a constant in the movement building around racial, social, and economic justice across the state - and in every nook of our neighborhoods in Saint Paul. My joy is grounded in the what's possible, my fight is with and for my community! Get out and Vote Ward5!
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🔪🎂🌹
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It's an honor to share our endorsement from Ramsey County attorney John Choi! County Attorney Choi has served Ramsey County with an emphasis on justice and racial equity since becoming the first Korean-American elected as county prosecutor in the U.S in 2011 🌸
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Kepler is uncertain about his new political stardom. See you all at caucuses Sunday! March 19th, 12:30pm at Wash Tech.
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When we (Saint Paul) elected the first Eritrean woman, ever, to any elected office in MN. I thought about the legacy of having her in office will impact generations to come. Representation of our communities matter. So proud to have the support of
@hallaforspps
!
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Rep. Jay Xiong is a personal mentor, a community leader, organizer and fighter for our communities of color across Saint Paul. I am so proud to have earned his support and am excited to help represent the Eastside neighborhood with the same fidelity!
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Say “GOTV!” Out with DFL and
@SPFE28
endorsed candidate for school board Erica Valliant today!
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My Conny’s Community meet up was sugary fun! My favorite was explaining to an 11 year old levels of government using KPop bands. I said Eric Nam was President, JHope was Speaker of the House and New Jeans is the City Council. Pictured is Levi, he’s four, he likes ice cream. 🌸❤️
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I’m proud to champion transit equity in Ward 5 and across our city. Together we will continue to work to make STP resilient and connected!
Fast, frequent, affordable transit is critical to our communities & our climate — and city leaders play a key role in making it possible. That's why we're proud to endorse
@HJKforWrd5
for City Council Ward 5 in St. Paul! See more endorsements:
#votetransit
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When I decided to run the only person I wanted as my campaign chair was
@SamiBanatMN
. He is a college student at Macalester, whose name is synonymous with organizing, policy, and a dedication to local issues. Also, he’s a Truman Scholar finalist. 🙌🏼🌸 Honored he’s Team HJK!
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"I am excited to endorse Hwa Jeong Kim for St. Paul City Council because she is a passionate, progressive leader who puts people at the center of her decision-making.”
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The Ward 5 is excited to be hosting a right track intern this summer! There are other cool positions available throughout the city! Apply today!
Our application is Open!
If you are a Saint Paul resident ages 14 -21 and are looking for work in the summer, APPLY TODAY!!
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Neighborhoods like the North End, and across Ward 5, are made up of committed individuals focused on the well being of their neighbors. Vito is top of that list. Proud to have his endorsement.
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Sundays with Saura are a hit! I should start Hwednesdays with HwaJeong. 🌸💜 😂
And we're out again today talking to neighbors in Ward 3 sharing our community centered values and building a better St Paul together! Electing Saura Jost
@sauraforward3
to the St Paul City Council from Ward 3 is a step to get us there.
@minnesota_faith
@HJKforWard5
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SPRLF is part of the nation’s largest and strongest labor federation, the AFL-CIO, unites 12 million+ working women and men of every race and ethnicity, from every walk of life! They work to bring economic justice to the workplace and social justice to our state + nation!
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🚨Saint Paul has declared a snow emergency!🚨 Some of y’all talking about blizzard of ‘97, but I’m all about Halloween ‘91 when I went as Tinkerbell and we had the “Storm of the Century.” Drop your predictions! I guess 26 inches, sorry.
#SnowEmergency
#FamousWinterStorms
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Tell me your volunteer knocks for progressive women of color without telling me they knock for progressive women of color candidates.
@cheniquajohnson
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I just signed up! I hope to see you there. 🌸🌹
Join TCDSA’s EJ Working Group & Our Streets on Sat, Nov 11 from 11-1 to doorknock St Paul for the Twin Cities Boulevard! Meet at MLK Rec Center for coffee/snacks. Before heading out, you will receive a training both on the project & canvassing!
Sign up:
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"I have known HwaJeong Kim for over a decade, and I have been consistently impressed by her thoughtfulness and commitment to making the world a better place. HwaJeong will bring a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to the St. Paul City Council.”
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Thank you for your support Council President Brendmoen! Serving in the Ward 5 office was an incredible honor. I look forward to continuing to serve the residents of the ward with the same integrity and grit as you have!
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There’s something about knocking with our current and future School Board Directors that feels different on a fall evening! On the doors we hear residents talk about city programs, our students/teachers and our community resources. With SPPS we are growing a culture of care!
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@mitrajunjalali
“I want you to take a look at what we are building.” *calls candidates up one by one* HAPPY BIRTHDAY
@aurinmpls
!! Excited to be building the future with you!
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The IBEW 110 endorsement is personal. My FIL was a steward for
@IBEW292
and retired as a Master Electrician. His career stabilized his family, gave them health benefits, and access to homeownership. Proud of him and grateful for our labor unions.
#UnionFamily
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