Amy Brendmoen

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Amy Brendmoen
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Prior offices
St. Paul City Council Ward 5
Successor: HwaJeong Kim

Education

Bachelor's

University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1993

Personal
Profession
Communications
Contact

Amy Brendmoen was a member of the St. Paul City Council in Minnesota, representing Ward 5. Brendmoen assumed office in 2012. Brendmoen left office on January 2, 2024.

Brendmoen ran for re-election to the St. Paul City Council to represent Ward 5 in Minnesota. Brendmoen won in the general election on November 5, 2019.

She was elected to the council in 2011.[1] Amy Brendmoen won the general election on November 3, 2015.

Biography

Brendmoen earned a B.A. in political science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1993. Her professional experience includes the following:

  • 2012-2024: Council member, St. Paul City Council
  • 2009-2012: Communications director, Children's Home Society & Family Services
  • 2009: Freelance Contractor, GoGirl
  • 2007-2008: Senior Account Executive, North Woods Advertising
  • 1996-2007: Spokesperson, citizen liaison, policy advocate and mediator, Minnesota Attorney General's Office[2]


Elections

2019

See also: City elections in St. Paul, Minnesota (2019)

General election

General election for St. Paul City Council Ward 5

The ranked-choice voting election was won by Amy Brendmoen in round 1 .


Total votes: 5,881
Candidate Connection = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.

2015

See also: St. Paul, Minnesota municipal elections, 2015

The city of St. Paul, Minnesota, held elections for city council on November 3, 2015. Because the city uses instant-runoff voting, there was no primary election. The filing deadline for candidates who wished to run in this election was August 11, 2015.[3][4] In the Ward 5 race, incumbent Amy Brendmoen defeated David J. Glass and David Sullivan-Nightengale in the general election.[5]

St. Paul City Council Ward 5 General Election, 2015
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngAmy Brendmoen Incumbent 56.2% 2,202
David J. Glass 37.9% 1,485
David Sullivan-Nightengale 5.5% 215
Write-in votes 0.4% 14
Total Votes 3,916
Source: Ramsey County, Minnesota, "Resolution: RES 15-1989," November 14, 2015

Endorsements

2015

In 2015, Brendmoen's endorsements included the following:[6]

  • Fire Supervisor Association Local 3939
  • Saint Paul Building Trades
  • IBEW Local 110
  • Local 49
  • TakeAction Minnesota
  • St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce PAC
  • Women Winning
  • St. Paul Firefighters IAFF Local 21
  • Stonewall DFL

Campaign themes

2019

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2015

Brendmoen's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[7]

Engagement and constituent services

  • Excerpt: "People are my first priority, and I believe that great ideas can come from everywhere and anywhere. Since I was first elected in 2011, I have held regular in-community office hours around the ward. I also hold targeted community office hours with translation services to ensure that I am connecting to all the members of my community."

Public safety

  • Excerpt: "Public safety is the most fundamental responsibility of the City and it has been and remains a top priority for me. I have enjoyed getting to know the members of our police department over the past three years through ride-alongs, community meetings, neighborhood events, crime discussions and one-on-one conversations. In our diverse community, I will help ensure the police prioritize being community-focused and culturally sensitive."

Economic development, redevelopment and housing

  • Excerpt: "I am an advocate for small business and I have taken a very practical approach to policy making at the council table. I have pushed for reduce barriers for business entering the market, and to streamline code and compliance processes. In addition to ensuring safe practices, our Safety and Inspections Department should consider themselves the concierge of the city; welcoming and facilitating reinvestment and growth."

Most livable city

  • Excerpt: "As we prepare for growth, transportation improvements, an aging population, needed infrastructure investment, proposed bicycle routes, and more, I believe that planning with people as the focal point is critical."

Personal

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Brendmoen has three children and lives in the South Como neighborhood.[8]

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by
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St. Paul City Council Ward 5
2012-2024
Succeeded by
HwaJeong Kim