SAPCC Annual Meeting & Elections 2026
Thursday, November 12, 2026 • 6:30–9:00 PM
Zvago Cooperative Housing Community Room • 2265 W Luther Pl • Google Maps
Light refreshments • Community updates • Board elections
What’s Happening
Join neighbors from North and South St. Anthony Park for the St. Anthony Park Community Council’s Annual Meeting and Elections. We will celebrate another year of community engagement, share updates from across the neighborhood, and look ahead to the priorities and opportunities of 2027.
The Annual Meeting is an opportunity to learn more about SAPCC’s work, hear updates from our volunteer committees, meet candidates for the Board of Directors, and participate in our annual neighborhood election.
Our Ward City Councilmember and Ramsey County Commissioner will also be invited to join us and share updates with the community.
Light refreshments • Community updates • Board elections • Time to connect with neighbors and local organizations
RSVP Is Optional
You do not need to RSVP to attend. An optional RSVP helps us plan seating, refreshments, and event updates.
Evening Schedule
| Time | Item |
|---|---|
| 6:30 – 7:00 PM | Neighbor Reception – Meet neighbors, community partners, local organizations, and SAPCC representatives. Light refreshments. |
| 7:00 – 7:05 PM | Welcome – Opening remarks and an overview of SAPCC’s community engagement mission. |
| 7:05 – 7:10 PM | Consent Agenda – Previous meeting minutes and monthly financial report. |
| 7:10 – 7:50 PM | Committee Updates – Reports from the Equity, Environment, Transportation, and Land Use committees. |
| 7:50 – 8:15 PM | City & County Updates – Invited remarks from Ward 4 Councilmember Coleman and Ramsey County Commissioner McMurtrey (District 3). |
| 8:15 – 8:55 PM | Board Elections – Meet the candidates and learn how to vote. |
| 8:55 – 9:00 PM | Closing & Adjourn |
The schedule may be adjusted as speakers and presentations are confirmed.
2026 Board Elections
Five seats on the SAPCC Board of Directors are included in the 2026 election for new 2027-2028 terms: three seats representing North St. Anthony Park and two seats representing South St. Anthony Park. During official balloting, residents may vote for up to three North candidates and up to two South candidates. Each area also has up to two one-year alternate seats, filled in vote order from the remaining candidates, including qualified write-ins (bylaws Art. 4.3.a, 5.2), so write-ins can still win a seat.
Voting Window: Voting is open now • Closes Wednesday, December 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Results certified at the Thursday, December 10, 2026 board meeting.
2026 Candidates
North St. Anthony Park (vote for up to 3)
Joy Gerdes, John Maurer, Rafael Roman
South St. Anthony Park (vote for up to 2)
Joseph Michael Behrendt, Scott Jensen, Melissa Pappas
The ballot also includes a write-in option for each area.
Alternates & write-ins: After the two-year delegate seats are filled, each area may also fill up to two one-year alternate seats in vote order from the remaining candidates, including qualified write-ins.
Who can vote and run: Anyone 16 or older who lives in St. Anthony Park. Citizenship is not required.
Voting is open now. Candidate profiles are included on the official ballot at the Vote Now link. Additional in-person voting information will be announced before the election.
Interested in Serving on the Board?
Elected and appointed delegates serve on SAPCC’s Board of Directors and help guide the organization’s planning, finances, policies, community engagement, and neighborhood priorities.
Candidate applications are closed for 2026.
Board members bring different experiences and perspectives, and no previous board or committee service is required.
Questions about serving or the election process? Contact info@sapcc.org or call 651-649-5992.
Annual Meeting Details
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
Time: 6:30 – 9:00 PM
Location: Zvago Cooperative Housing Community Room, 2265 W Luther Pl, Saint Paul, MN 55108
Join online: The meeting will also be available on Zoom. Email info@sapcc.org for the link.
Admission: Free and open to all neighbors.
You do not need to sign up to attend.
Questions? Contact us at info@sapcc.org • 651-649-5992
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