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Makeda Zulu
Nonpartisan · Minnesota · 2026Zulu is senior director of partnerships at the University of Minnesota's Robert J. Jones Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center, according to the Sun newspapers primary voter guide and her campaign site. Her campaign site describes nearly 30 years of executive leadership experience and says she is a lifelong North Minneapolis resident.
Priorities
- A firm 2028 closure commitment for the HERC waste facility, per the Sun newspapers voter guide
- An independent inspector general and citizen oversight commission, per the Sun newspapers voter guide
- Environmental justice, healthcare access and transportation equity, per the Sun newspapers voter guide
On the ballot
Hennepin County Commissioner, District 2 · Minnesota · 2026
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