City Council

Tara Swenson

Tara Swenson
Fourth Council District

Precincts: 21-27
Term Expires: January 5, 2026
Phone: 218-730-5356
Email:tswenson@duluthmn.gov

Profession: 

Bachelors in Business Management – Human Resources – St. Cloud State University  

My entire professional career has been right here in Duluth! I’ve held leadership roles across diverse industries, including retail, engineering, insurance, and healthcare. Currently, I am the Clinic Director at Twin Ports Dermatology. 

 

Family:  

Married to husband Brock with two young children and live in the Piedmont neighborhood  

 

Duluth Residency:  

I moved to Duluth in January 2011 after graduating from St. Cloud State University. Not long after the move, at a friend’s wedding—who would later become my brother- and sister-in-law—I met Brock, a boy from Floodwood, MN. Not only did I fall in love with him, but I also fell in love with my new home, Duluth. 

 

City Commissions:  

Charter Commission  

Citizen’s Review Board 

Park’s and Rec  

Library

 

Other Affiliations:  

1200 Fund 

Aquarium Board 

 

Award/Nominations:

Rosie Award Nominee – 2025 – Trail Blazer 

20 Under 40 in 2024