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Stepping Up to Serve: Running for Elected Office

If you want to make a change, you have to step up and see yourself as a leader. You have to lead a campaign for yourself or for others. You have to have the courage to form a team, build a coalition, and execute a vision for your community. Join the Boards & Commissions Leadership Institute (BCLI) on Thursday, Sept. 11, as we dive into the nuts and bolts of running for public office!

You’ll hear from a panel of experienced leaders who have run for or helped others run for elected office:

  • State Representative Fue Lee
  • Organizer Wintana Melekin
  • St. Paul School Board Member (and BCLI Alum) Erica Valliant

Stepping Up to Serve: Running for Elected Office

Join the Boards and Commissions Leadership Institute (BCLI) at its next public learning event, The Issue Series! 


Thursday, September 11

6:00 - 7:00 pm CDT

Zoom (virtual)


How can you affect policies that touch all aspects of the daily life of you, your friends, family and neighbors? From changing policies on land use to helping to direct funds for public health, elected officials at all levels of government determine so many policies that affect us all. 


Please RSVP and join us as we hear from a panel of experienced leaders who have run for or helped others run for elected office. 


Register now to receive the Zoom invitation!