Jillia Pessenda has spent her life as an advocate for social justice. While her advocacy work covers an incredible range - from marriage equality to urban agriculture to homeowner rights – her work has always been centered in justice and fairness.
This is exactly the experience we need on the Minneapolis City Council. The Sierra Club proudly supports Jillia Pessenda for City Council in Ward 1.
Jillia has a strong vision for positioning Minneapolis as a leader in the fight against climate change and for a more equitable approach to environmental challenges across the city. Jillia’s roots in community based activism will be a major asset as she helps lead the fight against environmental injustice and corporate polluters.
Minneapolis needs a City Council equal to the challenges of today. Electing Jillia Pessenda would be a good step in that direction. Please join us in ranking Jillia Pessenda as your #1 choice for Minneapolis City Council in Ward 1.