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Dear Neighbors,
I am absolutely thrilled and deeply grateful to have been chosen as your Council Member for Ward 6. Your belief in me and the support you've shown throughout this journey have touched my heart in ways words can hardly express.
I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to every single person who dedicated their time, energy, and belief in our shared vision. From the incredible campaign team and volunteers to friends and family, your commitment has been the driving force behind this incredible achievement.
Ward 6, your voices matter profoundly to me. Your concerns, aspirations, and dreams for our community are what fuel my dedication to serving you diligently. Let's work together to make our neighborhoods safer, our opportunities more accessible, and our future brighter.
I am truly honored to serve as your Council Member, and I am committed to working tirelessly for the betterment of Ward 6.
- Jamal
Are you looking to upgrade your windows, or improve your heating and cooling system? Minneapolis homeowners and property owners making energy-saving improvements can apply now for help.
Kosar’s story: From high bills to living in a paradise
Meet Kosar Mohamad, who, after years of high energy bills, went to the City for help weatherizing his home. After getting energy-efficient updates, Kosar describes living in his home as a “paradise.”
Watch Kosar’s story: Transforming Homes and Lives: The Green Cost Share Program in Minneapolis.
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Take the first step toward a more energy-efficient home, and help reduce climate change.
Visit the City website for more information, and apply for the City’s Green Cost Share programs.
In 2024, the minimum wage across the city of Minneapolis will rise to $15.57. First, on January 1, 2024, larger employers (more than 100 employees) and franchises start paying at least $15.57.
Next, on July 1, 2024, all other employers (100 or fewer employees) reach the same required minimum wage of $15.57. Find more information on the City’s website or email minwage@minneapolismn.gov.
Also in 2024, the State of Minnesota earned sick and safe time law is expanding paid sick leave protection to employees all across the state. It requires paid sick or equivalent leave (just like in Minneapolis) to be provided by all employers (of all sizes) to their employees. For more information, visit the MN Department of Labor and Industry’s website. Investment in people grows businesses and healthier communities.
No cost and risk-free (amnesty) compliance assistance for employers is available by contacting the Civil Rights Department at sicktimeinfo@minneapolismn.gov or through free business legal advice provided by the City’s business technical assistance program.
The City’s Civil Rights Department encourages those who believe they have been discriminated against to file a complaint. Complaints can be made by calling 311, filling out an online form (available in six languages), or in person at the Service Center in the Public Service Building or City Hall, Room 239.
The City’s Civil Rights Department’s Complaint Investigations Division works to prevent and prohibit discrimination in Minneapolis by investigating complaints of discrimination made by members of the public. The division investigates discrimination that occurs within the city limits of Minneapolis in the last year based on a person’s protected class (race, sex, disability, national origin and more) in areas including employment, housing, public accommodation and public services.
Protections include newly enforceable language protecting those with Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers from discrimination in housing. A full list of covered protected classes and areas where the division can investigate can be found under the Minneapolis Civil Rights Ordinance.
Successful mediations in 2023 so far have collected more than $200,000 in monetary damages for victims of discrimination.
Videos
These videos in four languages describe what is covered under the Minneapolis Civil Rights Ordinance, how to file a complaint and what to expect after filing.
Video 1: What is discrimination under the Minneapolis Civil Rights Ordinance?
Video 2: How do I file a Complaint of Discrimination and what happens after I file?
The website also includes information about discrimination complaints, the process of investigating discrimination charges and mediation.
Mayor Jacob Frey has nominated Erik Hansen as director of the City’s Community Planning & Economic Development Department. Hansen has served as its interim director since June. Before that, Hansen worked as the department’s director of Economic Policy & Development for five years and has served 12 years as a principal policy coordinator for the department.
As the City’s director of Economic Policy & Development, Hansen helped design and implement the City’s Ownership and Opportunity Fund. Throughout the pandemic and the aftermath of civil unrest after the murder of George Floyd, Hansen led economic recovery work and steered millions in emergency relief funds to residents and small businesses. Hansen served for more than three years as the Economic Development & Housing director for the City of Brooklyn Park. He oversaw tax base stabilization and growth through neighborhood preservation, housing programs, redevelopment, workforce development and real estate activities.
The Council’s Business, Inspections, Housing & Zoning Committee held a public hearing Nov. 28 on Hansen’s nomination. The full Council will vote on the nomination Dec. 7.
Read more about Hansen’s nomination on the City website.
The City of Minneapolis has accepted a $3.7 million personal guaranty as proof of East Phillips Neighborhood Institute’s ability to pay its share of the $11.4 million purchase price of the Roof Depot site in south Minneapolis. This personal guaranty met the Nov. 8 deadline outlined in the purchase agreement approved by the City Council Sept. 7.
The sale of the site to East Phillips Neighborhood Institute is not yet final.
The City looks forward to the State of Minnesota satisfying its commitment from May to provide $2 million to the City as a good faith deposit, which was due July 15. The Legislature must also provide another $5.7 million to the project in 2024 to satisfy terms.
If all terms of the purchase agreement are satisfied, the sale of the site is scheduled to close on or before July 15, 2024.
The City is dedicated to finding a new water supply maintenance facility and will explore other locations for this project. The Minnesota Legislature has committed $4.5 million to the City for a new facility.
Read more on the City website.
Minneapolis will move forward with plans to build out the 3rd Precinct and Safety Center at 2633 Minnehaha Ave. S. The City Council approved moving forward with plans to build out a 3rd Precinct and Safety Center at the site Mayor Jacob Frey and City leaders identified as an additional option.
This site is the cheapest to purchase and quickest to occupy of any site that has been on the table.
More information on 2633 Minnehaha Ave. S. is included in the memo on the City website (PDF).
Read the full council resolution and more on the City website.
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