Star Tribune endorses Jean for School Board
The Star Tribune endorsed Jean on Friday, October 23 saying:
“One of the most impressive candidates in the field is newcomer O’Connell, 57, a retired 3M executive. Among the first female engineers at the company, she is a smart, strategic thinker with a track record of successfully managing change. The St. Paul native, who is running as an independent, has a long history of community service, including volunteering in the schools. She led advisory teams for the schools and helped develop the district’s current five-year strategic plan. She would bring a much-needed independent, business perspective to the board.”