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Communications Resources
Camille Hepola
Camille Hepola, Communications Manager
As Brooklyn Park’s Communications Manager, Camille Hepola oversees the city’s communications and is an integral member of the City Manager’s senior management team. She directs the city’s integrated communication strategy program over various platforms including video production, cable TV Programming, city newsletters, website, social media and other online communications. Hepola coordinates communication strategies with Council, departments, external agencies and neighborhood organizations to promote transparency of city programs and initiatives.
Hepola brings extensive communications experience to the City of Brooklyn Park. She has worked at several news stations across the country including KARE 11 News. Hepola has worked as the Director of Public Relations and Outreach for the Harris County District Attorney’s Office. While there she served as spokesperson, handled media relations, worked closely with local organizations, directed the communications strategy for the office and developed community outreach initiatives.
Meet the Communications Team
Camille Hepola
Communications Manager
camille.hepola@brooklynpark.org
Office: 763-493-8003
Cell: 763-238-5216
Eric Andresen
Digital Media Specialist/Videographer
eric.andresen@brooklynpark.org
Office: 763-493-8183
Cell: 612-280-0917
TJ Gulenchyn
Digital Media Specialist
timothy.gulenchyn@brooklynpark.org
Office: 763-488-6454
Cell: 612-270-7608
Gina Norris
Communications Specialist
gina.norris@brooklynpark.org
Office: 763-488-8427
Andrew Farthing
Social Media & Communications Specialist
andrew.farthing@brooklynpark.org
Office: 763-493-8242
Pat Milton
Graphic Designer
pat.milton@brooklynpark.org
Office: 763-488-6388
Cell: 612-735-3634
John Nerge
GIS Coordinator
john.nergge@brooklynpark.org
Office: 763-493-8196
Media requests
Interview or data requests
For an interview or data request information, the media is encouraged to contact the following people:
Camille Hepola, Communications Manager
Media@brooklynpark.org
763-493-8003
For Police Department inquiries:
Mark Bruley, Public Information Officer
mark.bruley@brooklynpark.org
763-493-8304
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City Council meetings
All regular and special City Council Meetings are recorded live and are held the first, second and fourth Monday of every month at 7 p.m. If a Council meeting date falls on a holiday, the meeting will take place on Tuesday.
The Council meetings are also live-Tweeted from our Twitter account.
The public is welcome to all meetings.
Communications Resources
We strive to inform the residents of Brooklyn Park in a thoughtful, efficient and engaging way.