Dear Edina Neighbors,
My name is Alicia Gibson and I am running to serve on the Edina City Council. My husband, Nick, and I are raising our two kids here in Edina where they attend local public schools. I am a college professor and active community builder.
Edina is a wonderful place to grow up and grow older; my mission as your city council member will be to keep it that way.
I believe strongly in building community together as neighbors and working collaboratively to create places where all can thrive. At the city council level, this begins with focusing on the core functions of local government: protecting the health and safety of our residents, which should always be paramount. Building trust in our civic structures also starts at the local level through honesty, transparency, consistency, and accountability. I am ready to partner with anyone who shares those values.
Working on solutions in community with others brings me joy and I am ready to serve. I look forward to learning more about what matters to you.
Joni Bennett
“To Alicia, public service means learning about and responding to the needs and priorities of the community. Good public process means thoroughly studying the issues, seeking resident input at every stage, insisting on transparency and using city policies to guide action. Solutions are best found collaboratively, and creative ideas are welcome."
Kelly Condit-Shrestha
"Alicia Gibson works with intention, a critical eye and a positive outlook. Over the last two years, Aditi Jha and I have worked closely with Alicia through the Edina Asian American Alliance on a number of projects to support and empower the community, and have witnessed firsthand Alicia’s steadfast dedication to Edina and the health, safety and well-being of all Edina residents."
Dietrich Nissan
“When I sat down and had coffee with Alicia, I was immediately impressed by her ability to discuss topics in a forthright way while also being solution-oriented.”
Campaign Office Hours
I'll be door knocking and meeting Edina neighbors at community events throughout the summer and fall -- you can also connect up with me at coffee shop office hours as it is convenient for you.
Thursdays, 5-6pm
July 9: Caribou Coffee @5816 Lincoln Drive
July 16: Caribou Coffee @5816 Lincoln Drive