LHENA Board of Directors Candidate Application
Thank you for your interest in serving on your neighborhood board! Lowry Hill East Neighborhood Association (LHENA) will be holding an election for 6 two-year-term board seats on April 22nd at the Wedge Annual Neighborhood Celebration. If you are a resident, property owner, or business owner within the neighborhood, you are eligible to serve on LHENA's 11-seat board. (The neighborhood is bordered by Lyndale Ave., Lake St., and Hennepin Ave.)

(1) ABOUT THE ROLE
Successful board members dedicate appx. 4-10 hours per month to service, actively contributing ideas, and are dedicated to working to improve the Lowry Hill East (aka "the Wedge") neighborhood and this organization. Over the 2023-2024 Board year, LHENA board and staff will be focusing on:

– Re-imagining the future financing and budgets for the organization in response to citywide changes
– Reaching more neighbors through improved outreach
– Building community voice around housing and land use
– Educating and encouraging the community around local elections
– Continuing the work of becoming a zero waste neighborhood

(2) HOW TO APPLY
Candidates who are interested in applying must complete a candidate application form. If you do not apply before the event date of April 22, 2023, there will be an opportunity to add your name to the ballot the evening of the election! Candidate nominations will also be accepted at the Annual Neighborhood Celebration sign-in table; candidates who submit in advance will have their candidacy publicized on our website. Candidates are not required to attend the Annual Neighborhood Celebration, although it is highly encouraged. If you have need for accommodations please contact our LHENA coordinator, Joe Schifsky (intern@thewedge.org).

(3) NEXT STEPS
After completing this application, LHENA staff will connect with you. A headshot photo and proof of residency or property/business ownership in the neighborhood will be requested.  Photos and your written answers to this application will be displayed on our website and at the annual celebration.
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