RUN FOR THE EBNP BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Help Shape the Future of East Bank Neighborhoods
The East Bank Neighborhoods Partnership (EBNP) is governed by a 15-member Board of Directors elected by the community.
Board members help set EBNP’s priorities, oversee its programs and resources, and represent the interests of the neighborhoods we serve. If you care about your community and want to help shape its future, consider running for the Board.
Why Serve?
Board service is an opportunity to make a direct impact on your neighborhood while working with residents, businesses, community organizations, the University of Minnesota, and local government.
Board members help guide EBNP’s work on issues including:
Neighborhood development, land use, and infrastructure
Public spaces and neighborhood improvements
Community events and engagement
Environmental stewardship and sustainability
Connections among residents, students, businesses, and community partners
You do not need previous board experience to run. We welcome candidates with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives from throughout the East Bank.
What Does Board Service Involve?
Board members are expected to attend regular Board meetings, participate in discussions and decisions, and serve on at least one committee or working group.
Directors also help connect EBNP with the community and serve as stewards of the organization’s mission and resources.
Who Can Run?
EBNP Board members are elected by EBNP members. Eligible candidates include residents of the Greater Neighborhood as well as qualifying representatives of businesses, property owners, and nonprofit organizations located within the Greater Neighborhood.
2026 Board Election
EBNP’s next Board election will take place at our Annual Meeting on Tuesday, November 17, 2026.
This year, voters will elect:
District 2: Three Directors
District 3: Three Directors
At-Large: Three Directors
District 1: One Director to complete the remaining year of an existing term
District 2 Directors and At-Large Directors will serve two-year terms. District 3 Directors are elected annually and serve one-year terms.
Become a Candidate
Candidates may submit an application online or download a Word or PDF version.
Candidate applications are due Tuesday, November 10 to be included in EBNP’s Candidate Guide, which will be distributed to the community before the election.
Candidates may also nominate themselves at the Annual Meeting on November 17, but candidates who do not apply by November 10 will not be included in the Candidate Guide.
Complete an EBNP Board Candidate Form using any of the following options:
All three forms ask for the same information. You only need to submit one.
Questions?
Want to know more about serving on the Board before deciding whether to run? Contact EBNP Executive Director Chris Lautenschlager at chris@eastbankmpls.org.