Endorsements
”I am pleased to once again endorse Patrick Hanlon for Mayor of Hopkins. He has executed on a clear vision for our city. His knowledge, experience, and proven work ethic make him the right leader to continue serving as our Mayor.”
— Molly Cummings, Met Council Member and Hopkins Mayor 2016-2019
“Patrick Hanlon is a champion for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion!
His ability to extend humility, empathy, and grace have been essential in the advancement of environmental equity and justice in his years of public service. Root'D Relations is excited and honored to endorse Patrick Hanlon for Mayor of Hopkins.”
— Halston Sleets, CEO Root’D Relations
“Patrick knows how to transform organizations to harness the community’s strengths. His values are rooted in smart growth and innovative investment. His skills and energy are a great fit for Mayor, and I’m excited for Hopkins to vote Hanlon once again.”
— Mayor Larson, Duluth, MN
”In Mayor Hanlon’s first term he has delivered on campaign promises supporting race and equity initiatives, offering creative sustainability solutions, and building economic opportunities in Hopkins. He’s a collaborative leader and brings and unmatched energy to our team. I’m pleased to support Mayor Hanlon for re-election.”
— Hopkins Council Member Heidi Garrido
“I enthusiastically support Patrick Hanlon’s re-election campaign for Mayor. After working with him in the Hopkins coalition and City Council, he has revealed himself to be a leader with bold ideas to get the city on firmer fiscal footing and to be a green leader for the region. ”
— Gerard Balan, Hopkins City Council
“Patrick Hanlon believes in Hopkins, and he is helping our community prosper and thrive as Mayor. His 15+ years experience working for the City of Minneapolis and strong values rooted in our community proved he knew how local governments work and hit the ground running. I strongly endorse and encourage Hopkins to vote Patrick Hanlon for Mayor this Fall.”
— Renee Kessler, Hopkins Resident
“Patrick Hanlon's experience in city government gives him extensive knowledge of how to help communities thrive. He combines in-depth expertise on city government best practices with deep local roots and a genuine affection for Hopkins. Patrick thinks deeply about the city's most-pressing issues while never forgetting the residents the city serves. In his time as Mayor he has remained a true friend to all the city's residents.”
— James Warden, Former Planning & Zoning Chairman
“Leadership means knowing who you are, what you believe and how to communicate that to others. Then, with the help of others, making life better for everyone. Patrick does that.”
— Harlan Limpert, Retired Minister
”Throughout the last two years, I’ve worked on a number of Hopkins city issues with Patrick. He is a great listener and very thoughtful with his comments. Patrick is a wonderful fit as Mayor of Hopkins as he is a leader who understands the Hopkins small town feel and the kind of communication and responsiveness that our City Council needs to have with its residents.”
— Brigid Peterson, Hopkins Resident
”Patrick's commitment to addressing climate change is only surpassed by his entrepreneurial spirit in finding solutions that connect with the community. His stewardship and leveraging public funds with private businesses, is a powerful example of how he partners with the private sector and then meticulously documents the impact of public investment.”