Villavicencio wins city council seat
December 2020
Source: Pioneer Press, KSTP-TV
Nikki Villavicencio, a disability community activist, has secured a seat in the Maplewood City Council by winning the city council race with 28.6 percent of the vote. Advocating for equity issues at various government levels for over a decade,
Villavicencio's priorities for her upcoming term include fostering a sustainable environment, ensuring inclusive policies for families and local businesses, and reintroducing public comments to city council meetings. She takes office in January.
Villavicencio, who uses a wheelchair due to a rare congenital joint condition, emphasizes the significance of her win for people with disabilities and marginalized communities.
Despite encountering thoughtless comments during her campaign, she hopes her victory inspires others to create positive change in their communities, emphasizing the importance of diverse voices at the table of power.
Nikki Villavicencio