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A seat at the table for everyone
City decisions should reflect the whole community. Amber will work to make sure every resident, in every neighborhood and walk of life, is genuinely heard and fairly served.
Vote Amber Dawn Plank
A seat at the table for everyone.
A neighbor running for Red Wing City Council who believes city government should listen to, and work for, every resident.
Amber Plank · for City Council, At Large
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Meet Amber
A Red Wing neighbor, ready to listen.
Amber Dawn Plank is a Red Wing mom, local advocate, and neighbor who believes our city is at its best when there's a seat at the table for everyone.
Amber has built her life here along the Mississippi raising a big, loving family, advocating for local citizens, and showing up for the people around her. She knows Red Wing's real strength is its people. Every neighborhood, every income, every background, every age and ability.
She's running for City Council At Large because too many residents feel unseen by the decisions made at City Hall. Amber will bring an open door, a listening ear, and a stubborn commitment to fairness, making sure the folks who are usually left out finally have a voice in the room.
Amber and her family spend much of their free time exploring the outdoors. Whether they're camping, visiting Minnesota's beautiful state parks, hiking local trails, or enjoying time on the river, a beach, or a bluffs summit, they believe some of life's best moments happen outside. Amber especially enjoys kayaking with her best friend, taking long hikes, and keeping an eye out for heart-shaped rocks along the way, a small tradition that reminds her to find beauty and connection in unexpected places.
Because of a recent ACL injury that will require surgery, Amber may be rolling through the community before she's walking or paddling through it. While her recovery will temporarily limit her ability to knock on residents' doors, it won't limit her commitment to listening and connecting with residents. In the meantime, she remains highly active and responsive on social media and welcomes conversations with anyone who wants to share their concerns, ideas, or hopes for Red Wing.
Outside of her family and community work, Amber is a passionate advocate for humanitarian issues. While not everyone agrees with her approach, she still believes meaningful progress often begins with difficult conversations. Her record shows a willingness to speak up for people who feel unheard and to stand alongside those who are too often targeted, marginalized, or overlooked. Amber is running because she truly wants a seat at the table for everybody.
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What Amber will fight for
Priorities for Red Wing
Three commitments at the heart of this campaign: practical, people-first, and accountable to you.
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Accountability you can see
Open, honest, responsive government. That means clear communication, public decisions made in the open, and following through on what we promise, so you always know where your council stands.
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Filling in the gaps
Real life happens in the spaces that get overlooked. Amber will focus on the everyday needs: housing, safe streets, parks, and support for working families, that too often fall through the cracks.
What Amber believes
Everyone belongs in Red Wing.
The values that guide how Amber shows up. Her family, her neighbors, and her city.
Everyone belongs
A welcoming community where every neighbor is treated with dignity and respect.
Healthcare is a human right
Caring for one another, body and mind, is the foundation of a healthy city.
Love is love
Red Wing is stronger when every family is free to be exactly who they are.
No neighbor is a stranger
We look out for each other here, newcomers and lifelong residents alike.
From the campaign
Latest updates
News, events, and ways to plug in. Check back often! The campaign is just getting started.
AnnouncementSpring 2026
Amber is running
Amber Dawn Plank has filed to run for Red Wing City Council, At Large, with a promise to make room at the table for every resident.
Get involved →EventOngoing
Coffee with Amber
Casual listening sessions around town. Bring your questions, ideas, and concerns. Times & locations announced soon.
Save your spot →VoteNov 3, 2026
Make a plan to vote
The General Election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Make sure you're registered and ready. Every vote counts in a local race!
Voting info →
Life in Red Wing
On the water, around town, together
A few moments from Amber's life along the Mississippi: family, the river, and showing up for the community.
Election Information
How to vote in Red Wing
Amber is running for the At Large seat on the Red Wing City Council, a four-year term running through January 2031. The two-candidate At Large race goes straight to the November ballot, so the day to vote for Amber is Tuesday, Nov 3.
Tuesday, Aug 11, 2026
Red Wing holds a primary for races with three or more candidates. With only two candidates for the At Large seat, that race skips the primary, so Amber is not on the August ballot.
No need to vote for Amber on Aug 11. Mark your calendar for Nov 3. Other local races may still be on your August ballot, so it's a great day to show up and vote.
Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026
This is the day to vote for Amber. The At Large council seat is decided here. Polls open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Register or check status →MN Secretary of State
Find your polling place →City of Red Wing
Vote early or absentee →Minnesota voters
Official 2026 election info →redwingmn.gov
Questions about voting? Contact the Red Wing City Clerk's office at 651-385-3615.
Join the team
Join Amma's Army
It takes all of us. Lend a few hours, your yard, or your voice. Every bit moves this campaign forward!
- ✓Knock on doorsMeet neighbors and share Amber's message, one conversation at a time.
- ✆Make calls & textsHelp from anywhere. Reach voters from your own couch.
- ⌂Host a yard signShow your support and spread the word right from your lawn.
- ♥Spread the wordShare online, talk to friends, and invite folks to the table.