Amy Brendmoen Strategies, LLC

12/12/2022

For immediate release
December 12, 2022

Eleven years ago, friends and supporters joined me in celebration of our hard-earned and unlikely victory for the Ward 5 council seat in Saint Paul. As a kid growing up in a very low-income, single-parent household, I never would have imagined myself one day being an elected official. My life’s journey was sometimes bumpy, but it taught me to be resourceful, assertive, kind, and to *always* challenge the status quo. In 2011, I ran an unconventional and energetic campaign as a political outsider while working full-time and raising three young kids. My win surprised many, and it signaled a changing of the guard. It was a thrill!

Today, I am announcing my intention to step aside at the end of my current term in December 2023. The City Council campaign cycle starts soon, so I am making this early announcement to clear a path for new candidates to step up to run to represent Ward 5.

In the coming year, I will leverage my role and my experience to engage with our progressive leaders at the federal, state, and county levels to build momentum on Saint Paul’s forward-thinking priorities. I am also fine-tuning a very aggressive “to-do list” of projects and policy goals that I intend to advance over this next year. It will likely be called the “We Turn it Up to Eleven” list. (IYKYK)

The resounding outcomes of last month’s election (in Minnesota particularly) have solidified my decision. Our community’s firm rejection of divisiveness and fear, and its clear unification around service and progress create the perfect opportunity for me to pass the torch and make room for fresh faces. One of the greatest joys of this work has been using the platform to uplift emerging leaders, especially women and women of color. Before I won in 2011, there was only one woman serving on the Saint Paul city council. Today we make up five of seven members– a “super majority”. The future is bright, and I’m very excited about what is yet to come.

I am very proud of what I have contributed and accomplished in these first eleven, incredible years. I appreciate your continued engagement, encouragement, and high expectations. As we turn it up to eleven over the next year, please join me for a lake lap or contact my office to connect as we continue to move forward.

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11/12/2021

Thanks for cranking it to ELEVEN with us last night at our mid-term fundraiser and birthday banger. What a blast. 😍😍
As always, I am so very grateful for your energy and support.

10/23/2021

Watch the drone video. The Highland Bridge is taking shape!

A flyover view of the Highland Bridge Project in Saint Paul, MN.

10/13/2020

**Today is the last day to register online to vote!**

You will need an email address. Use a paper application if you don't have one.

You will need your Minnesota driver’s license or Minnesota identification card number. If you don't have one of these, you may use the last four numbers of your Social Security number. If you don't have either of these, use a paper application. Additional info on how to register with a paper app can be found here: https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-paper/

If you are a participant in Minnesota’s Safe at Home Address Confidentiality Program, do not register to vote or update your registration online. Contact Safe at Home at 1-866-723-3035. Additional information can be found here: https://www.sos.state.mn.us/safe-at-home/

Find more information about elections and voter registration: https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote

Interested in the availability of registration and voting assistance for the elderly or individuals with disabilities? Check out info here: https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/election-day-voting/get-help-voting/

If you are a resident of a health care facilities and hospitals, information on voter registration can be found here: https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/im-in-a-nursing-home-or-hospital/

Office of the State Of Minnesota Secretary of State

09/29/2020

Metro Transit is working to identify the next arterial BRT lines to be implemented! Metro Transit is working to identify the region's next arterial BRT lines.

In 2019, Metro Transit reviewed regional transit policy, considered the performance of the existing bus network, and sought public input and ideas that resulted in the identification of 19 potential BRT corridors. From those 19 candidate corridors, Metro Transit is focusing on 11 corridors that were identified as most promising for BRT implementation.

One of which is of particular interest to folks in Ward 5, Ward 1 and Ward 2 is a Rice Street to Robert Street BRT!

We are now seeking input from our riders and the communities we serve, to help narrow the list of potential BRT lines to the top 3 corridors by the end of the year.

FILL OUT THE SURVEY HERE: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/futurebus

The corridors will be selected and prioritized based on community input and on how well they advance these four principles:
Advance equity and reduce regional racial disparities
Build on success to grow ridership
Support a transit-oriented lifestyle
Ensure the long-term sustainable growth of the bus network

Metro Transit is working to identify the next arterial BRT lines to be implemented! Metro Transit is working to identify the region's next arterial BRT lines.

Learn more about bus rapid transit at metrotransit.org/brt

In 2019, Metro Transit reviewed regional transit policy, considered the performance of the existing bus network, and sought public input and ideas that resulted in the identification of 19 potential BRT corridors. From those 19 candidate corridors, Metro Transit is focusing on 11 corridors that were identified as most promising for BRT implementation. One of which is of particular interest to folks in Ward 5, Ward 1 and Ward 2 is a Rice Street to Robert Street BRT!

We are now seeking input from our riders and the communities we serve, to help narrow the list of potential BRT lines to the top 3 corridors by the end of the year.

FILL OUT THE SURVEY HERE: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/futurebus

The corridors will be selected and prioritized based on community input and on how well they advance these four principles:

Advance equity and reduce regional racial disparities
Build on success to grow ridership
Support a transit-oriented lifestyle
Ensure the long-term sustainable growth of the bus network

09/04/2020

Hey team. This election every vote counts. Wanna do this?

Join Rural Americans for Biden every Thursday through Election Day, as we come together to hear from leaders and surrogates from rural communities during our weekly Rural Americans for Organizing Event at 7:00 PM ET/ 6:00 PM CT. Our first event is this Thursday, September 3 at 7:00 PM ET/6:00 PM CT....

07/02/2020

Summer Space is available!

Summer Space is a free outdoor program for Saint Paul youth entering grades 1-6 that adheres to MN Department of Health guidance on COVID-19. The program offers a variety of structured activities that allow participants to connect with their peers while keeping their “space” to allow for social distancing. Activities include arts & crafts, nature exploration, games, fitness, and more.

Registration is limited at each site so we encourage you to enroll youth only if they can participate in all eight days of programming. Each two-week session will have its own registration period opening one week prior to the first day of camp. Call the recreation center directly to register!

03/16/2020

Social distancing is key right now. It’s scary, but isolating ourselves is important as we work hard to keep everyone safe and healthy.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 15, 2020 Contact: Peter [email protected] 651-307-8603