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Zoning Board of Adjustment opens four seats, urges diverse applicants and professional expertise
Summary
Board staff announced the application process for four Zoning Board of Adjustment openings on Sept. 4, 2025. Chair Perry urged candidates who increase demographic and professional diversity, including attorneys and architects.
At its Sept. 4, 2025, meeting the Minneapolis Zoning Board of Adjustment announced that the application process is open for four board seats: three recurring seats and one vacancy left by former board member Joannesen. City staff member Ellis told the board the clerk’s office had circulated the application link and encouraged interested residents to apply. "Rachel, the clerk's office has sent another link," Ellis said, noting the materials were available for prospective applicants. Chair Perry urged the board and community to recruit a more diverse pool of candidates. "When I first got on the board, there was one woman and a bunch of old white guys like me. So let's look for some diversity," Perry said, and added that it would be helpful to recruit "an attorney and an architect" for the board. No application deadline or eligibility criteria were stated in the transcript; applicants were directed to the clerk’s office for application instructions. The board also announced its next meeting is Oct. 16, 2025.
