Jeffrey Lunde, District 1

Hennepin County

• County Extension Committee, member
• Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA), member
• Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority (HCRRA), member
• Hennepin Health, chair
• Intergovernmental Relations, co-chair
• IT Advisory Committee, member
• Joint Committee on Community Corrections, member
• Law, Safety and Justice Committee, chair

Other positions

• Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) voting delegate
• Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) Criminal Justice, member
• Blue Line Extension Community Works Steering Committee, co-chair
• Blue Line Extension Corridor Management Committee, member
• Blue Line Extension Project Decisions Board, member
• Brooklyn Bridge Alliance, member
• Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee, member
• Green Line Extension Executive Change Control Board, member
• Metropolitan Emergency Services Board (MESB), alternate
• Minnesota Association Community Corrections Act Counties, member
• Partnership on Waste and Energy Issues, alternate
• School Superintendent Annual Meeting, liaison

Commissioner Jeffrey Lunde

Commissioner Lunde comes to the county after being Mayor of Brooklyn Park for 10 years. As Mayor he led efforts to connect to an increasingly diverse community, add over $1B of development and transportation investments within the city, and lower crimes to the lowest levels in 30 years. He was active nationally speaking on the value of After School Initiatives, including measuring results of these investments. He was one of the original mayors in Cities United, a national effort to reduce violence in the lives of young men of diverse backgrounds. Along with Cities United, he was part of the initial launch of the My Brothers Keepers Initiative by President Obama, which is a national effort to positively affect the lives of youth and eliminate barriers to success. In 2013, Mayor Lunde was honored with the Minnesota After School Champion award from the Minnesota Statewide Afterschool Alliance, and in 2018 honored for his work supporting veterans by the Minnesota VFW. As Mayor, he was the founder of the Blue Line Now Coalition, a group of cities who are leading efforts to support the construction of the METRO Blue Line Extension Light Rail (BLRT).

Jeff is married to wife, Jodi, and has two sons, Joshua and Jedrik, who attend school in the Anoka Hennepin School District. He holds a Master’s Degree from Minnesota State University – Mankato, and a bachelor's degree in History, Political Science and Russian from North Dakota State University.

Richnetta Parker

Focus Areas: housing, economic development, human services, and public safety and criminal justice
 
Richnetta Parker is an emerging servant leader and community advocate and organizer. She currently serves on Governor Walz and Lt. Governor Flanagan's Young Women’s Cabinet. Richnetta is also a 2022 - 2023 Josie R. Johnson Leadership Academy Fellow through the African American Leadership Forum (AALF). Additionally, she has served as the Capacity Building and Development Assistant at the Center for Leadership and Neighborhood Engagement, as well as the Program Assistant for the International Justice and Women’s Human Rights Program at The Advocates for Human Rights. She is committed to taking a catalytic approach to leadership and utilizing an asset-based approach to community engagement.

Ingrid Kubisa

Focus areas: Immigration justice, small business, workforce development, and Blue Line extension

Ingrid Kubisa earned her BA in Political Science with a double minor in African Studies and Peace Studies from Gustavus Adolphus College and is currently pursuing a Master of Global Affairs and Diplomacy at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Ingrid is the Vice President of the Minnesota International Nonprofit Network and prior to joining the District 1 team Ingrid was working as a Research, Education, and Advocacy Assistant at The Advocates for Human Rights. Ingrid is passionate about advocacy, community engagement and interfaith work. Some fun facts about Ingrid are that she was born the same day as the DR Congo Independence Day (country of origin) and she watches Christmas movies every week.  

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This district serves the cities of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, New Hope, Osseo and Robbinsdale.

City of Brooklyn Center

Brooklyn Center is a fast growing, innovative city bordering Minneapolis and the Mississippi River. The current population of 30,104 (2010 Census). The city covers 8.5 square miles and features a large industrial park — which is currently under development by manufacturers, retailers, and wholesalers — as well as various service-oriented businesses. Visit the City of Brooklyn Center

City of Brooklyn Park

With a population of more than 80,000 people, Brooklyn Park is the sixth-largest city in Minnesota and one of the most diverse. Nestled along the Mississippi River, Brooklyn Park features almost 2,000 acres of parkland, along with various outdoors recreation options. Brooklyn Park has a residential housing stock that fits into just about every budget. They also have a unique mix of retail, commercial and industrial businesses. Visit the City of Brooklyn Park

City of Crystal

Crystal is a fully-developed, first tier suburban community just west of Minneapolis with a population of more than 23,000 residents. The city is committed to redevelopment, updating its infrastructure, and maintaining the vitality and livability of its neighborhoods. Amenities include parks and trails, a variety of programs and services for all ages, well-groomed sports fields, and the redeveloped Crystal Shopping Center. Visit the City of Crystal

City of New Hope

The City of New Hope is home to 20,339 residents (2010 Census) and is conveniently located 15 minutes from Minneapolis. This city has strong neighborhoods, an abundance of parks and recreation opportunities, excellent schools and great shopping nearby. Visit the City of New Hope

City of Osseo

Osseo is a small, unique city with a population of 2,430 (2010 Census). Residents and Osseo businesses enjoy a thriving downtown area along Central Avenue. Osseo covers almost one square mile of area, and is situated between the cities of Maple Grove and Brooklyn Park along US Highway 169 in the northwest suburbs of Minneapolis. Visit the City of Osseo

City of Robbinsdale

Robbinsdale is a city of 14,000 people located next to the northwest corner of Minneapolis. The City is over 100 years old and has maintained its small town feel. Small town tradition survives in Robbinsdale's typical main street businesses and family-friendly atmosphere. Visit the City of Robbinsdale