Meeting the Challenge - Together

This is time of unprecedented challenge - not a time for politics as usual. I am running to bring the benefit of my experiences - working with various levels of government, problem solving, team building, and record of strong leadership to this race for City Council President.
​"I strongly believe our resiliency and recovery must extend beyond City Hall to the neighborhoods, the business community, the non-profit community – all the talents, skills and focus of everyone must be brought to bear on recovery."

why i am running for city council president

I  think we need change – change in how we view and treat each other, change in what we connect with and should expect from City government and change in how the City Council operates to meet the needs of the entire community to help close the gaps we know exist in opportunity, equity and quality of life across our community. I have the skills, passion and commitment to collaborate and lead our City through these extraordinary times  rom the unprecedented recession to understanding of impact of systemic racism in our community. 
 
I offer the learnings of my life time and my proven record of strong effective leadership - working at all levels of government, building new programs, strengthening existing organizations, and building strong teams who can innovate and solve problems big and small . My experiences and skills will help in what I think is one of the most important job of the City Council President:  listening, leading and ensuring that all voices are heard, all perspectives are included in City Council debates and that the work – the agenda - of the City Council is meaningful and positively impacts the reality of people’s lives.
 
My platform is straightforward. I pledge to listen, learn and lead to:
Promote a Strong Economic Recovery
Recover TOGETHER
Be the Most Inclusive City we can be
Champion a High and Sustainable Quality of Life for all Residents of Rochester

Harrington on the Issues

Key Dates

Voting Resources
July 25 - Candidate Information Session (125 Live, KTTC)
  • 10am​

August 11 - Primary Election September 18 - Absentee Voting for the General Election Begins
  • Mail or in-person voting for the general election

November 3 - General Election
  • Register to vote (register in-person at Olmsted County Elections Office, 2122 Campus Drive SE Suite 300, Rochester, MN 55904 or register at the polls)
  • Absentee Voting: You may absentee vote prior to the primary and general elections in the three following ways:
    1. ​​Absentee by mail: fill out and return an absentee ballot request form to receive your ballot by mail. Once you fill out your absentee ballot, you can either mail it back in or drop it off at the Olmsted County Elections Office (see address above)
    2. Absentee in-person:  Vote in-person by visiting the Olmsted County Elections Office. You can fill out an absentee application and bring it with you in order to make the process go quicker, but it is not required.
    3. Absentee in-person direct balloting: Takes place August 4 to August 10 (Primary Election) and October 27 to November 2 (General Election) Fill out an absentee application and bring it to the Olmsted County Elections Office to vote in-person.

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​1237 19th Avenue NE, Rochester, MN 55906