Over 550 people and 50 exhibitors attended the 4th
annual Community
Connections Conference on Saturday, April 2nd. Attendees participated in discussions around the conference theme - Big
Ideas: Your Minneapolis. The conference also served as the kick-off for Minneapolis
2040, a three-year planning process for updating the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
Watch for a final conference report coming
soon!
This year, Neighborhood and Community Engagement
Commission (NCEC) seats from neighborhood districts 2, 4, 6 and 8 are up for
election through the neighborhood election process. The deadline for applications is May 13th. In addition, one (1) Mayoral and two (2) City Council positions
are up for appointment through the City’s appointment process.
Visit the website for additional details, including the election process and candidate
applications.
District 7 Representative
Term: 1st two-year term
Ward: 9
Neighborhood: Central
Sub-Committees:
Neighborhoods 2020
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Antoine is a lifelong Twin Cities resident. He has been working with grassroots social justice organizations
on a range of issues from voter education to housing advocacy since 2012. He
currently serves as Executive Director of CANDO - the Central Area Neighborhood
Development Organization, the neighborhood association for the area where he
lives.
How
long have you been active in your community and what made you get involved in
community work?
I’ve
been involved with grassroots organizing in Minneapolis and across the state as
an activist and organizer since 2012. I wanted to be a part of work that
positively impacts economic stability and prosperity for a broad range of
people.
What
do you like most about your neighborhood or community?
I
love the passion that people in my community have for projects that not only
improve the lives of a few individuals, but also address the needs and concerns
of many people from diverse identities and backgrounds. We have a very diverse
population, and we share a lot of excitement around building together while
honoring and celebrating that diversity.
Are
there other boards and committees you are or have been on?
I
was involved with the Neighborhoods 2020 committee before being elected as a
commissioner.
Do
you have any tips for residents interested in running for neighborhood boards
and/or City boards and commissions?
Do
a little research; there is often information on the City of Minneapolis
website about what the different groups do and the projects that they are
working on. Many boards and commissions have regular public meetings, which are
fantastic opportunities to learn how the group operates.
The “Meet a Commissioner” series of the monthly Minneapolis
Connects newsletter is intended for readers to get to know representatives of
the Neighborhood and Community Engagement Commission (NCEC). The NCEC is a 16
member board that advises the Mayor and City Council on a wide range of
community engagement issues.
The NCEC is responsible for developing guidelines
for the City’s principal neighborhood funding program, the Community
Participation Program, as well as the One Minneapolis Fund and the Community
Innovation Fund. The Commission also works to broaden participation on advisory
boards and commissions and develops recommendations for improving the City’s
public participation process.
The
Commission meets every 4th Tuesday of the month at 5:00p.m. Learn more about the Commission.
Applications are now being accepted for
a number of open boards and commissions positions that the City Council and
mayor will appoint this spring. Board and commission members in the City of
Minneapolis provide valuable insights, help shape key policy decisions and
provide community-based input into administration of services. The City is
seeking applicants with a diversity of backgrounds and experiences to
strengthen the work of the City.
Applications
will be reviewed beginning April 29. However, the positions are open
until filled. There are 55 open positions on the following 9 City boards and
commissions:
Visit
the City’s website for a list of appointment opportunities,
position descriptions and the applications.
The Heritage Park Neighborhood Association is hiring a Director. Responsibilities include directing finance and fundraising, providing
leadership that mobilizes the neighborhood, supporting the board of directors,
managing the organization and coordinating stakeholder relationships. This is part
time position. Applications are due by Thursday, April 21st. |
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The Powderhorn Park Neighborhood Association is hiring an Outreach & Program Coordinator. This position drives year-round efforts to authentically connect with its diverse residents and various community stakeholders. This is a 25-30 hours/ week flextime position. Applications are due by Friday, April 15th.
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Whether you are giving a room a "make-over" or starting
from the ground up, you'll find answers to all of your questions at the
22nd-annual South Minneapolis Housing Fair. This FREE event will be held at Minneapolis Sports Center at the Midtown
YWCA, 2121 East Lake St. NCR is a platinum sponsor of this event.
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Make plans for the Minneapolis & Saint Paul Home Tour!
Held on April 30 and May 1, the Minneapolis and Saint Paul Home Tour is a FREE annual event
that promotes city living. The tour brings thousands of home enthusiasts
together for a weekend of sharing home remodeling ideas.
The Neighborhood and Community Relations Department is a diamond sponsor of the Minneapolis & Saint Paul Home Tour.
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Come
to one of two sessions to get your organics recycling questions answered.
Sessions will include brief presentations from organics recycling experts and
hands-on demonstrations and tips to make organics recycling easy. The morning
session (9 a.m. - 11 a.m.) will be held at Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Memorial Park and the afternoon session (1 p.m. - 3 p.m.) will be held at
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It's easy to get
involved in Earth Day Cleanup 2016. No pre-registration is required! Arrive at
any site between 9:30 am and noon, bring a pair of gloves to pick up trash, and
check in at the registration table. A site coordinator will provide you with
gloves (if you did not bring any) and bags, and instruct you where to go and
where to leave trash. This is
a collaborative effort between the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB)
and City of Minneapolis Solid Waste and Recycling.
Teenagers
14-19 can connect with employers and organizations for information about jobs,
internships, volunteer opportunities and employment training at the Teen Job
and Opportunity Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, April 30, at the
Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall. The event will also feature
workshops on how to conduct a job search and land a job.
Parents, guardians, counselors and teachers are
welcome to attend the job fair. The job fair is free and open to the public.
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For every election, Minneapolis relies upon seasonal staffers. Some start months before an election to help the core Elections staff with the planning and preparations needed. As an election draws nearer, the number of seasonal staffers needed grows. A number of temporary
full-time positions are available for the upcoming primary elections. Fluency in Hmong, Somali, and
Spanish is highly desirable.
Leaf it to spring. Improve your health while helping
a senior citizen remain independent in their home! Volunteers choose the date
and time to rake and clean up the yard. Perfect for individuals, groups, and
families; youth age 7+ welcome when chaperoned. This is a one-time unpaid fun,
flexible activity on weekdays or weekends. Please contact Jeanne the HOME
Program Volunteer Coordinator at scsvolunteer@seniorcommunity.org
or call 952-767-7894 for more information.
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