Elizabeth Glidden

Elizabeth Glidden is a lawyer, public policy professional, adjunct faculty at Humphrey School of Public Affairs in Minnesota, and former member of the Minneapolis City Council. She is the Director of Public Policy and Strategic Initiatives for the Minnesota Housing Partnership, "working on housing policy at the federal, state, and local levels."

Career Glidden worked as an employment and civil rights lawyer for over a decade. Her husband served as her campaign manager and the campaign began shortly after they returned from their honeymoon.

In 2017, she chose not to run for reelection. She cited leaving because it was time for a new face and she was impressed with the other progressive candidates who were running, including her former policy aide Andrea Jenkins who ultimately won the seat. On this decision, she said, "I personally believe that these are not forever jobs. Part of the excitement of local politics is the opportunity for change and new ideas and new energy and all the things that can come with having someone new in this seat. ... I knew also that there were multiple fantastic candidates out there, who had progressive values, who had a similar outlook to me, although they would have different background and experiences and bring a different outlet to maybe just doing the job. And at the end of the day, Andrea Jenkins, when she announced she kind of cleared the field, I think because of the very special candidate that she is. The longer sometimes you hold on, it's harder for some of those people to enter." This fellowship included a two-week trip to Brazil to "explore ways city leaders can have an impact on reducing racial disparities."

Personal life She lives in the Kingfield neighborhood of Minneapolis with her husband Eric and two young daughters. She teaches violin and plays in the Civic Orchestra of Minneapolis.