Who is Amanda?

As a lifelong resident of Brooklyn Park, Amanda Cheng Xiong understands the needs of the city. Born and raised in Brooklyn Park by her Hmong refugee parents, Amanda learned at a young age the importance of storytelling, empathy, and felt the heavy impact of inequity.

Growing up and hearing stories of her parents’ flight from the Vietnam War, compounded with the many obstacles they had to overcome, Amanda developed a passion for advocacy and creating real change.

With a background in organizing, her goal in running for Brooklyn Park City Council East District is to build unity in diversity, enhancing the voices of all Brooklyn Park residents, and using her platform for community members to share their stories and advocate for their needs and concerns.