Shoreview’s newest City Council member takes the oath of office

Shoreview’s newest City Council member, John Doan, took the oath of office at a recent City Council meeting.

“We depended on his planning expertise as he served on the Planning Commission for a number of years, and he also has a great resume in regards to transportation and Met Council experience,” Mayor Sandy Martin said. “He’s bringing many skills to the council.”

“It’s also with great pride that John is a person of color that represents a big part of our Shoreview diversity population,” she added.

Council Member Emy Johnson said she spent time with Doan with the Humphrey Fellowship Program, which enhances leadership among international professionals who collaborate to address local and global challenges and foster change for the collective good.

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