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HwaJeong Kim

HRA Commissioner, Ward 5 (Secretary) · Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Saint Paul; City Council Member, Ward 5 (Council Vice President) · City of Saint Paul, MN

Serves or has served in 2 governments: Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Saint Paul, City of Saint Paul, MN

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MPR News

Council Vice President HwaJeong Kim said she witnessed police use chemical irritants and projectiles during a November 25, 2025 immigration-enforcement-related incident; the council passed a resolution saying the actions raised doubt about compliance with the city's separation ordinance.

Police Conduct
Star Tribune

Council Vice President HwaJeong Kim was one of two council members who voted against a 5-2 decision to reduce the assessed property value on a portion of the Highland Bridge development's parcels, a change that could save the developer up to $74 million in taxes.

HousingDevelopment
Pioneer Press

Council Vice President HwaJeong Kim, the city's appointed representative to the League of Minnesota Cities board, attended only 2 of 10 board meetings between February 2024 and February 2025, and was also reported to have missed more than a quarter of St. Paul City Council meetings in 2025.

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HRA Commissioner, Ward 5 (Secretary)
City Council Member, Ward 5 (Council Vice President)

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Molly Coleman
  • Served with on Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Saint Paul, current
  • Served with on City of Saint Paul, MN, current
Rebecca Noecker
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Anika Bowie
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Nelsie Yang
  • Served with on Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Saint Paul, current
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Saura Jost
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Cheniqua Johnson
  • Served with on Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Saint Paul, current
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Joe Harney
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Hnu Vang
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Kaohly Her
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Executive Director of Minnesota Voice, a nonprofit focused on voting rights, voting access, and civic engagement. Served as Ward 5 legislative aide (2018-2021). Nearly 10 years of combined experience with Habitat for Humanity and the Minnesota Homeownership Center. Previously served on the Saint Paul Planning Commission and its Zoning Committee.

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  1. Council Member HwaJeong Kim, Ward 5 — City of Saint Paul (checked 2026-09-30)

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