Hudda Ibrahim Appointed to St. Cloud City Council

On December 2, the St. Cloud City Council made history by unanimously appointing Hudda Ibrahim as the first Somali American to serve on the council, filling the Ward 3 seat left vacant by mayor-elect Jake Anderson. Ibrahim, who has lived in St. Cloud for 19 years, holds multiple degrees including a doctorate in education and has extensive community involvement as a teacher, author, and nonprofit director. Her appointment is significant as it reflects the increasing diversity of the city's population, which has seen its Black population grow by over 850% since 2000. Ibrahim expressed her excitement for the role and emphasized her commitment to community engagement, stating her goal to listen to residents and be a consensus builder. The unanimous support from all council members on the first ballot highlights her candidacy's strong community backing. Her diverse experiences and educational qualifications position her as a leader ready to address St. Cloud's housing and economic development challenges.