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Edina
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Carolyn Jackson

Council Member2020-11-01 – 2029-01-01 (month-level start: November 2020 per edinamn.gov 'Meet the Mayor and City Council' page and staff directory entry ('Elected November 2020', first election; re-elected November 2024); month-level end: January 2029 per same page ('Current Term Expires January 2029'))

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At a glance

News mentions
0

Term ending Jan 1, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
19
Total speaking time
2:03:22
Avg per meeting
6:30
Segments
1807

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Filtered to Public Safety

Top issues during term (20)(Public Safety)

high→Aug 2026[22]

Alternative Response Team and public safety updates

Tax dollars could shift toward more patrols or prevention programs, and nearby property values may feel a chill if safety worries linger.

high↑May 2026[21]

Federal SAFER Grant for Fire Staffing

Six new hires plus potential SAFER grant funding — staffing plans land in future budget talks.

high↓Aug 2026[15]

Park and Public Property Restrictions Ordinance

Permits for athletic fields start at $80 an hour — a cost concern for casual groups, though no new city spending was identified.

high↓Aug 2026[10]

Park permit requirements for large gatherings

Staff say no new money is needed right now, though staff time for more permit processing is expected.

critical↓Jan 2026[9]

Flock Camera Data and Federal Immigration Access

The city has pledged $300,000 initially (of roughly $600,000–$700,000) in LAHA funds to tenant rental assistance.

high↓Jan 2026[6]

Fire Station 3 land from MnDOT

Edina put about $6 million into the bridge project and hopes for credit toward the land value.

high↓Sep 2026[5]

Fire Ladder Truck Emergency Repair

The emergency repair carries a purchase cost outlined in the consent item.

low↓Sep 2026[5]

2025-26 Equity Strategic Action Plan Update

medium↓Feb 2026[3]

Traffic Safety Reports — December 2025 and January 2026

medium↓Jun 2026[2]

Railroad Crossing Safety and Quiet Zone Study

About $7 million in unfunded crossing improvements would need a future CIP/budget decision.

medium↓Jun 2026[2]

Bojae's Liquor License Suspension

$1,000 fine plus lost revenue during a three-day liquor sales suspension.

medium↓Jul 2026[2]

Police Drone (DFR) Program Concerns

medium↓Feb 2026[1]

Council Chambers Security

low↓Mar 2026[1]

Flag-lowering responsiveness

low↓Jan 2026[1]

Tri-City Health Collaboration

The three cities pool grant money for shared public health services, an arrangement that occasionally draws criticism.

medium↓Feb 2026[1]

Mobile ECMO Truck Program

Fairview reimburses the city $339,000 annually — no net cost to Edina taxpayers.

medium↓Feb 2026[1]

police accountability

Taxpayers could foot the bill for legal exposure, reviews, and any training or policy changes that follow.

medium↓Feb 2026[1]

Community Health and Human Rights Commission Planning

medium↓Jan 2026[1]

Community Health Commission 2026 Work Plan

medium↓May 2026[1]

Police Department Accreditation

No fiscal impact reported — staff time only, about 250 hours so far.

Decisions during term (1)

Recorded while Jackson was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.