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Serving on a board or commission can be a rewarding experience for residents interested in improving their community. They help shape public policy which impacts City services and programs.
Ward 1 has an opening for the Minneapolis Advisory Committee on Aging. If you are interested, feel free to contact Christina Kendrick at christina.kendrick@minneapolismn.gov for an application or any questions.
Ward 1 also has an opening on the Bicycle Advisory Committee. Policy Aide Ben Carrier benjamin.carrier@minneapolismn.gov serves on the committee as the City Council's representative and can answer any questions if you are interested.
Find information on all openings for the City's Boards & Commissions and learn how to apply here.
The City Council has passed a resolution honoring Women’s History Month. The resolution commemorates the achievements of women and pledges to continue efforts to promote gender equity, celebrate diversity, and support the empowerment of all women in our community.
This year's theme for International Women's Day, “Inspire Inclusion,” echoes the need for calls for a collective effort to forge a more inclusive world for women, emphasizing the importance of understanding, valuing and promoting women's inclusion in all aspects of society.
The resolution also:
- Recognizes that all women are leaders, regardless of their formal roles or leadership positions.
- Acknowledges that the women’s movement has historically left out Black women, Indigenous women, transgender women and women of color and chooses to recognize and address the specific challenges faced by marginalized groups of women in the quest for true equity and inclusion.
Read the full resolution on the City website.
The Minneapolis Office of Immigrant & Refugee Affairs Community office hours provide basic information about immigration legal services, shelter resources, health care and more.
Office hours
Stop by South Minneapolis CareerForce, 777 E. Lake St.:
- 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, March 13.
- 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, March 20.
- 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, April 3.
Twin Cities monthly immigration forum March 14
Join in monthly for immigration-related updates from the cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul.
Twin Cities monthly immigration forum 4:30-6 p.m. Thursday, March 14 Join online over Microsoft Teams. Or call in (audio only) at +1 612-276-6670 with meeting ID 365504388#
Find details, dates and links to future and past meetings on the events calendar.
Learn more on the City website, email Michelle Rivero, or call 612-394-6018.
Please take our 15-minute survey to share your thoughts on how to address the opioid epidemic in our city. Opioids include pain relievers, heroin and fentanyl.
The survey will ask for your thoughts on:
- Unmet needs.
- Barriers to getting services.
- Your priorities for using the money.
Take the survey.
Minneapolis Animal Care & Control relies on volunteers to help feed, exercise, play with, train and clean up after the animals in the shelter. Volunteers can make a huge difference for the animals in the shelter.
Opportunities
Volunteer opportunities include:
- The Animal Safety Net Program: Short and long-term care for animals facing displacement from their families from medical emergencies, disasters, domestic violence and other reasons.
- Foster care: A temporary home to save lives and reduce the stress for animals in transition.
- Rehabilitation: Working with staff to rehabilitate animals in physical, mental or behavioral crisis to help them safely return to the community.
- Dog walking and running: Every animal gets out of its kennel or cage every day. Volunteers walk dogs three times a day.
- Cat cuddling: Volunteers give cats 1:1 socialization and exercise daily.
- Dog play groups: Dog play groups let dogs learn good behavior from other dogs.
- Matchmakers: Specially trained volunteers work with customers to help them find the perfect pet for their family.
- Administrative projects: Volunteers who may not be able to work directly with animals can still help us.
See the City website for ways to help and requirements for volunteering.
The City of Minneapolis partners with Solar United Neighbors (SUN) to help community members go solar through a solar co-op.
About solar co-ops A solar co-op is neighbors coming together to get the best price from a vetted solar installer by using their group buying power and to tap into the co-op’s expertise.
Homeowners with low incomes who qualify for energy assistance, Medical Assistance, WIC or EBT also qualify for substantial financial incentives that can cover most of the cost of going solar.
Everyone can take advantage of the Solar Investment Tax Credit which allows you to claim 30% of the cost of going solar as a credit against federal income tax owed.
SUN will also help solar co-op members apply for Minneapolis Green Cost Share funds to cover part of the cost.
Join the solar co-op by May 31.
This Sunday, March 10, our clocks will spring forward once again. When you change your clocks, that’s a good time to remember to change the batteries in your smoke detectors and CO alarms.
Some smoke alarms are designed to remain effective for up to 10 years and don't have replaceable batteries. That means that if the alarm chirps because the battery is low, the whole alarm will need to be replaced. Smoke alarms with any other type of battery need a new battery at least once a year. When replacing a battery, refer to the manufacturer’s list of batteries on the back of the alarm or manufacturer’s instructions.
Smoke alarm resources
Everyone should have working smoke alarms in their home. If you don't, the American Red Cross can help. Fill out this form to request an appointment for free smoke alarm installation.
A State of Minnesota tax credit of up to $1,750 per child is estimated to cut child poverty by up to one third in Minnesota. Nearly 300,000 households, including 513,000 children, are estimated to qualify for the credit.
Minnesotans can now claim the child tax credit of $1,750 per qualifying child, with no limit on the number of children claimed. You must file a 2023 individual income tax return to claim the credit.
Learn more about income requirements and qualifications on the child tax credit webpage.
Free tax preparation
Most taxpayers who are eligible to claim the new child tax credit are also eligible for free tax preparation assistance. Over 170 sites offering free tax preparation assistance are now open to help those filing income tax and property tax refund returns. Sites are staffed by certified volunteers and offer in-person and virtual options with most being open through April 15.
Find free tax preparation sites on the governor’s website.
Minnesota has a new law that allows certain people to ask the courts to stop someone from buying or having a firearm. The new law is often called a "red flag" law. The law is an effort to prevent gun violence.
If someone poses a risk of suicide or serious bodily harm to others, certain people can now ask the court for an extreme risk protection order. If granted, these orders temporarily stop someone from buying or having a firearm.
Find more information on the Minnesota Judicial Branch’s fast facts page (PDF).
You can also find information on the Minnesota Judicial Branch website or by contacting:
The City of Minneapolis will update the community on the Upper Harbor redevelopment at a meeting March 26. The expansive parcel of land on the North Side between Washington Avenue and the Mississippi River is being transformed to accommodate new places to live and work, a 20-acre riverside park, and a community performing arts center.
All are invited to hear from the development team, led by United Properties, as they share information about latest updates on the project, a proposal for the Health & Wellness Hub, and next steps.
Upper Harbor Redevelopment community meeting 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 26 Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center (UROC), 2001 Plymouth Ave. N.
Read more online about:
The City and engagement team (4RM+ULA and the Cultural Wellness Center) are holding a “dinner dialogue” March 28 to gather community visions within George Floyd Square. This event begins this year’s effort to create a community-centered vision for the area, including the Peoples Way site, street improvements, memorials and more.
Dinner dialogue on the future of George Floyd Square 6-8 p.m. Thursday, March 28 Sabathani Community Center, 310 E. 38th St.
Food and refreshments will be served; please RSVP.
Read more on the City website.
Learn more about George Floyd Square on the City website.
Audubon Park Neighborhood Association
Bottineau Neighborhood Association
Holland Neighborhood Improvement Association
Logan Park Neighborhood Association
Marshall Terrace Neighborhood Organization
Northeast Park Neighborhood Association
Southeast Como Improvement Association
Waite Park Community Council
Windom Park Citizens in Action
Connect with Elliott and Ward 1 Staff
Elliott Payne was re-elected in 2023 to represent Ward 1
Elliott serves on the President of the Minneapolis City Council, Chair of the Audit Committee, member of the Public Health & Safety Committee, Budget Committee, Intergovernmental Relations Committee, and Committee of the Whole.
Contact the Ward 1 Council Office
Elliott Payne, Council Member - Email
Ben Carrier, Policy Aide - Email
Liam Davis Temple, Policy Aide - Email
Office Phone - (612) 673-2201
Visit: minneapolismn.gov/ward1
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250 South 4th St.
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