Jen Peterson

Jen Peterson is a mother of five and was a first-time candidate for city council from Cottage Grove, Minnesota (Washington County). Peterson is a former union member and currently runs a nonprofit, ACES, which focuses on child support enforcement. Jen's involvement in her community runs deep. She serves on the Women's Consortium Board, was appointed to the City's Human Services/Human Rights Commission and has served on the Cottage Grove Comprehensive Planning Committee. Peterson will bring a sensible voice to the city council and a November victory would shift the Cottage Grove City Council to a progressive majority.