2025 Neighborhood Election – Make Your Voice Heard!
🗳️ Who Can Vote?
Open to all Elliot Park residents and local workers!
📍 Voting Options:
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In-Person: May 19, 6–8 PM @ Hennepin Healthcare
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Remote: May 19 (8 PM) – May 25 (11:59 PM)
🔗 Register to Vote: Click HERE
❓ Questions?
Reach out: [email protected] | (612) 234-2280
🙏 Thank you for shaping our community’s future!
The Elliot Park Neighborhood Inc. (EPNI) is seeking new board members this spring!
The EPNI Board currently has both full-term (3 years) and partial-term (1-2 years) resident and organizational Director vacancies to bring the Board to a combined total of no less than 12 members, and up to 20 members (including the 7 current Board members whose seats are not up for re-election).
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Board members must be at least 18 years of age
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Full terms are 3 years long, elected at the May Annual Meeting
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Vacant seats may also be filled to complete remainder of terms by interested applicants at the Annual Meeting (or later by special election)
Election Details:
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In-person voting: Monday, May 19th, 6–8pm at Hennepin Healthcare & Specialty Clinic, Stillman Community Room (715 S. 8th St)
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Remote voting concludes: Sunday, May 25th at 11:59pm
We're looking for people invested in the Elliot Park neighborhood to bring vibrancy and passion to our work. You'll support the Staff and Board in shaping our vision and policy.
We especially seek:
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Neighborhood residents
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Representatives of Elliot Park businesses/organizations
About the EPNI Board
EPNI is a nonprofit serving southeast downtown Minneapolis, addressing community issues, safety, and development.
Board Composition:
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12-20 total members
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Up to 16 resident Directors
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Up to 6 organizational representatives
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All members must be 18+
Meetings:
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Third Monday monthly (6–7:30pm)
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Hybrid format (Elliot Park Rec Center + Zoom)
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Robert's Rules of Order
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Regular attendance expected
Committees (as of April 2025):
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Land Use & Transportation
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Neighborhood Vitality
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Executive
Directors join at least one committee.
How to Run for the Board
Apply by:
Key Dates:
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May 18th (11:59pm): Deadline for Voting Guide inclusion
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May 19th: "Run from floor" option at Annual Meeting
2025 Election Details
Who Can Vote:
Anyone who lives or works in Elliot Park
Voting Options:
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In-person: May 19th, 6–8pm at Hennepin Healthcare
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Remote: May 19th (8pm) - May 25th (11:59pm)
Voting Registration Link [HERE]
Questions?
[email protected] | (612) 234-2280
Thank you for considering serving your neighborhood!
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Elliot Park Neighborhood, Inc. (EPNI) was established in 1976 with a primary focus of reinvesting in the community through renovation of existing housing and investment in new housing. The focus of the organization has shifted over the years and our mission now centers on addressing community issues, improving community connection and safety, and influencing development. We invite you to join us in this work - contact us today to find out more!
Xaafada Elliot Park Inc. (EPNI) Waxaa la aasaasay 1979 tasoo diiradeeda kowaad ahaa dayactirka iyo dhismaha guryo cusub. Diirada ururka weey isbadashay sanado badan. Annaga mudnaanteena 2019 waxaa kujira dhismo, isticmaalka dhulka, iyo guryeeyn; nabad gelyada bulshada; Helitaanka cuntada; iyo isdhexgalka.
Elliot Park Neighborhood, Inc. (EPNI) se estableció en 1976 con el objetivo principal de reinvertir en la comunidad mediante la renovación de viviendas existentes y la inversión en nuevas viviendas. El enfoque de la organización ha cambiado con el paso de los años y nuestra misión ahora se centra en abordar problemas comunitarios, mejorar la conexión y la seguridad comunitarias e influir en el desarrollo. ¡Lo invitamos a unirse a nosotros en este trabajo! ¡Contáctenos hoy para obtener más información!