WELCOME
aboutME
I'm Sarah, a public health professional living in St. Louis Park, MN. In 2025, I ran for City Council in Ward 1: Birchwood, Bronx Park, Fern Hill, Lake Forest, Sorensen, and Triangle neighborhoods.
I ran for office to advocate for health, safety, and affordability in SLP. I would like to improve walker and bike friendliness, and increase access to affordable housing. We all deserve the chance to live, work, and play in SLP.
I look forward to getting to know you!
Sarah Steffen for SLP
KEY ISSUES
2025 Endorsements and Support
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Proud to have a Letter of Support from
Proudly Endorsed by Community Leader
Hilary Beste,
SLP based DFL Leader
Standing Up for Safety
Proudly Endorsed by Local Artists
Molly Brandt, Twin Cites based Musician
Mike Horvath, Uptown based Musician and Producer
D.C. Leonhardt, Mpls based Folk Musician
Coffee Break Entertainment, Artist Representation
Proudly Endorsed by Local Businesses
MY BACKGROUND
Minnesota
I grew up in Edina, MN. I went to preschool in SLP, and graduated from Edina HS in 2012. I played hockey, and was in band and choir. I grew up with one brother, one sister, and a family mini golden doodle.
Brunswick,
ME
I went to college in Maine at Bowdoin College. I rowed on the crew team, and majored in sociology. I also worked at Oasis Free Clinics.
Washington, DC
I was an Americorps member in DC and worked on HIV testing and program management.
St. Louis Park, MN
I now hold a Masters in Public Health from the University of Minnesota, and work at a community health center in St. Paul. I live in SLP with my dog, Pringle.
Why now?
To advocate for my coworkers
I worked at Yum! SLP in 2023.
Working at Yum! Kitchen and Bakery SLP in 2023-24, I made the state minimum wage, plus tips. I was not able to live in SLP on this wage, so I worked 2 other jobs, and received public assistance, such as state insurance. I am running to advocate for fair wages for all in honor of my former co-workers.
To improve life in the park
To improve health for all who live, work and play in SLP.
As a trained public health professional with a background in sociology, I have a "Health in all Policies" mindset. When I am out biking in SLP and I am hit by trees (or a car), I think about the ways that the city could improve walk and bike friendliness for its residents. I am running to improve life in the park for all.
