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Read about Janet’s Experience that Will Make a Difference on the County Board

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Profession

  • Owner and Principal Director of Operations: Healthy Alliances Matter LLC Company dba Development Alliances and Solutions

  • Founder/Executive Director: Healthy Alliances Matter for All dba Health Equity Northland

  • St. Mark Church Parish Community Health Ministry, Arrowhead Parish Nurse Association

  • Retired Physical Therapy Assistant Clinician & Director of Rehabilitation

Family

  • Caregiver for aging parent

  • Two adult children, nine grandchildren, dog parent

Length of Duluth Residency

  • Since 1968

  • Western Duluth since 1973

Policy Leadership Roles

  • Spirit Valley Building for Youth & Community Wellness

  • Duluth Economic Development Authority Commission

  • Community Intergovernmental Liaison 2024

  • Indoor Athletic Venues Task Force Committee

  • City of Duluth Council President 2023

  • Committee of the Whole

  • City of Duluth Council Vice President 2022

  • Council Finance Chair

  • Co-chair Spirit Mountain Recreation Task Force

  • Duluth-Superior Metropolitan Interstate Council Policy Board

  • Council Personnel Chair 2020-2022

  • Northern Lights Express Alliance Commission

  • City of Duluth Planning Commission 2015-01/2020

  • Planning Commission President 2019-2020

  • Vision Committee Member Imagine Duluth 2035 Comprehensive Plan

  • Crowd Control Police Protective Gear Policy Working Group

  • Boards & Commissions Realignment Committee

  • Ordinance Modernization Task Force

Education

  • Urban Land Institute Real Estate Diversity Initiative 2023 Cohort

  • National Leadership Academy for the Public’s Health Cohort 9 Fellow: Bridging Health Duluth

  • National Empowering Women Leadership Development Institute

  • Conflict Resolution and Civil Mediation Training

  • Bachelor of Science Interdisciplinary Major: Health and Human Services, University of Superior Wisconsin

  • Associate of Art: Liberal Arts/Associate in Science: Corrections, Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College

  • Associate of Applied Science: Physical Therapy Assistant, Duluth Technical College (Lake Superior College)

Community Service Positions and Affiliations

  • Co-founded Spirit Valley Center for Youth and Community Wellness Project Working Group

  • Duluth Chamber of Commerce Member

  • Co-chair Bridging Health Duluth

  • St. Louis County Public Health and Human Services Advisory Committee, At Large 2024 President, 2023 Vice President, 3rd District 2019-2022

  • Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership Duluth Alumni 2021-2022

  • RiverFront Community Development, Managing Consultant 2020-2022, President

  • Green New Deal Housing, Founding Executive Board  

  • Management Director Health Equity Northland, COVID-19 Pandemic Community Response Collaborative

  • Duluth Workforce Development Construction Working Group

  • Wealth Entrepreneurship and Economic Sustainability Leadership Planning Committee

  • Cross Cultural Alliance of Duluth

  • Duluth League of Women Voters

  • Health in All Policies Campaign

  • West Duluth Business and Civic Association (West Duluth Business Club)

  • Irving Community Club

 

……and More!

 

Janet has over thirty years of experience doing public service work building  healthy communities for everyone! She will continue to Make a Difference and Be the Change we want to see in Our Communities and across our County.

 

 

 

HELLO  

I AM JANET KENNEDY

 

I AM HONORED TO HAVE YOUR VOTE TO BE THE NEXT DISTRICT 3 COUNTY COMMISSIONER TO SERVE ON THE

ST LOUIS COUNTY BOARD, BUILDING OUR LOCAL AND REGIONAL COMMUNITIES

FOR TODAY AND INTO THE FUTURE

 

OUR FUTURE IS NOT GRIM. THE TIME TO MAKE A CHANGE IS NOW!

 

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

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I am grounded in the neighborhoods of District 3 with Deep Roots and Lived Experience

I BELIEVE A COMMUNITY WILL SURVIVE AND PROSPER WHEN EVERYONE IS WALKING ON EVEN GROUND!

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Revisioning the County Commission Board to be What We Want to See

To build a county board that works for everyone, it is important to prioritize transparency, accountability, inclusivity, effective communication, collaboration, and innovation. Here are my key considerations for serving in action:

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TRANSPARENCY

Establishing clear and accessible channel for sharing information with the public, including meeting agendas, board decisions, and budget allocations, how to serve on county boards and committees, encouraging increased public participation and engagement in decision-making

03

INCLUSIVITY

Ensuring that the county board reflects the diversity of the community it serves in terms of geography, race, ethnicity, gender, age, and socio-economic background. Seek input from marginalized and underrepresented groups to inform policymaking locally and regionally

05

Innovation

Implementing forward-thinking creativity and innovation in addressing complex challenges facing our communities and the county, such as infrastructure, roads, bridges, and transportation; housing, economic development, and environmental sustainability that doesn't leave people behind

07

COMMUNICATION

Enhancing communication strategies to ensure that county commissioners are accessible and responsive to the needs and concerns of the community. Utilizing communication channels such as social media, newsletters, and public forums, to engage with constituents

02

ACCOUNTABILITY

We deserve the best: someone who understands the county systems and can work to maintain accountability in actions and decisions, establishing and supporting mechanisms for oversight, evaluation, and feedback. Implementing ethics policies and ensuring integrity in decision-making. I will work tirelessly to maintain high standards so that you are getting consistent service quality and excellence

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COLLABORATION

Fostering a culture of collaboration and cooperation among county commissioners, staff, community members, and stakeholders. Prioritize working together towards common goals and finding consensus on key issues

06

DIRECTION

Directing novel approaches such as community co-design models for community impact projects, placing emphasis on the health and well-being of all community members. Co-creating daycare models to support families and building indoor active living spaces in Western neighborhoods for everyone. Leading solutions for our aging community members desiring to transition out of their homes while maintaining a residence on the Western side of town, with supportive care services for age-related independent living to memory care

FOCUSED PRIORITIES THAT WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

BY FOCUSING ON THESE PRINCIPLES AND PRIORITIES, THE COUNTY COMMISSION CAN BUILD A STRONGER AND MORE EFFECTIVE GOVERNING BODY THAT TRULY REPRESENTS AND SERVES THE INTERESTS OF

EVERYONE IN THE COMMUNITY

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