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October Office Hours
When: Wednesday, October 15th from 5:00-7:00 PM
Where: 56 Brewing (3055 Columbia Ave NE)
Details: Facebook event
In response to the recent fires in the Ward near Central Ave, Council President Payne invites you to a community town hall to address your concerns, share updates, and hear directly from Fire Department leadership. This is an opportunity to ask questions, learn about the City's emergency response efforts, and discuss how we can work to keep our communities safe.
Ward 1 Fire Safety Town Hall
When: Wednesday, October 8th from 6:00-7:00 PM
Where: Logan Recreation Center (690 13th Ave NE)
Details: Facebook event
Curious about how the City budget process works? Join Council President Payne and the City's Budget Team for an interactive event focused on demystifying the budget process. This session is designed to make the budget more accessible to residents and offer a clear look at how decisions are made. You'll get a chance to understand the stages of the 2026 budget from planning to adoption and voice what matters most to you directly with President Payne.
Ward 1 Community Budget Meeting
When: Monday, October 20th from 5:30-6:30 PM
Where: Windom Northeast Recreation Center (2251 Hayes St NE)
Details: Facebook event
With no agreement reached between House and Senate leadership to continue federal funding past Tuesday, September 30th — the end of the federal fiscal year 2025 — a federal government shutdown began at 12:01 AM on Wednesday, October 1st.
Impacts to City operations
The City relies on federal funds for many of its programs and services. At this point we are not anticipating any cash flow issues that would impact City services in the short term. We have enough cash on hand to assist with any temporary needs that may arise due to a slowdown in payments from the federal government.
The City has approximately 114 active federal grants and 113 staff tied to federal funds. This money is used to fund things like:
- Lead abatement for children in north Minneapolis and East Phillips
- Affordable housing and outreach
- Violence, crime prevention and safety services
- Emergency preparedness and security initiatives
- Workforce development and employment training
A drawn-out federal government shutdown would heighten the potential risk of impacts to City services that depend on federal funding streams, but for the near term we feel confident in our ability to continue delivering for the community.
What to expect at a federal level
Furloughing of federal employees will begin immediately while those deemed “essential” by their agency leadership will be required to report for work as before but with their paychecks held until the shutdown is resolved. Specific activities across the government, such as Social Security and Medicaid payments, air traffic control, veterans’ medical care, law enforcement and national defense, will largely continue to operate as before, but with potentially diminished human capital resources. Extended shutdowns can result in delays that may affect the completion of ordinary services.
Social Security is considered “mandatory” spending and is not funded through the annual appropriations process. Therefore, payments from Social Security should continue although some administrative tasks could be delayed. A prolonged shutdown would impact other programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC), as these programs are considered “discretionary.”
The White House budget office has issued guidance to federal agencies to consider reductions in force during the shutdown. If enacted at a large enough scale, such reductions could impact federal agency performance levels even after the shutdown ends.
We do not know what the duration of the shutdown will be. The most recent lapse in government funding lasted 35 days – the longest in the nation’s history – between December 2018 and January 2019.
The City has launched speed limit enforcement cameras at five high-risk intersections. The pilot program is part of an initiative to end traffic deaths and severe injuries on our streets.
The pilot will have an immediate benefit in areas prone to speeding and traffic crashes. It’ll also have flexibility to make changes as needs arise during the pilot period.
Find the locations of the five speed enforcement cameras and more information about how the program will work on the City website.
Our second annual Latino Business Week is October 5th-11th. It takes place during National Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15th-October 15th. Latino Business Week celebrates and supports our Minneapolis Latino business community with workshops for today’s business owners, resource information, and showcases for artists and performing arts professionals.
When we support Latino-owned businesses, we help build stronger communities and a more equitable future for all.
Find and share the Latino Business Week events on the City website.
Minneapolis City offices – including election services, 311 and the Minneapolis Service Center – are closed Monday, October 13th, for the Indigenous Peoples Day holiday.
Find more information on early in-person voting options on the City of Minneapolis website.
Learn ways to prevent fires, review safety tips, and refresh fire safety plans during Fire Prevention Month in October. In a fire, every second counts. Just a few seconds can determine whether you escape safely or face tragedy.
The best way to stop a fire is to prevent it:
- Make a fire safety plan
- Check smoke detectors
- Cook safely
- Heat your home safely
- Keep hydrants clear
Read more fire prevention strategies on the City website.
You’re invited to the Artistic Reuse-A-Thon featuring art to turn the tide on throwaway habits and build a cleaner future by reusing plastic. Learn how to make art with reused materials with free workshops. Vote on your favorite piece of art made from trash in the Mystery Trash Remix. Bring your old art supplies to participate in the Art Supply Swap.
Exhibit: Mystery Trash Remix Twenty artists have created art from single-use items. Vote for your favorite piece every Monday-Saturday from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, October 24th-November 8th at The Flux Arts Building, 2505 Howard St NE.
Make and take projects, Art Supply Swap Teacher-led workshops, eight different projects with all kinds of materials. Drop off your art supplies or pick some out from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM on Saturday, November 1st at The Flux Arts Building.
All activities are free thanks to a City of Minneapolis Innovative Waste Reduction Grant.
Learn more about the Artistic Reuse-A-Thon on the Art to Change the World website.
The Minnesota Department of Health has confirmed 10 new cases of measles in the Twin Cities metro area. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed more than 1,500 cases this year, the highest number since 1992. There have also been three confirmed deaths from measles in the U.S. this year. Measles spreads easily, and it can be contagious before symptoms start.
The vaccination to protect against measles — the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine — is very effective and safe. The measles vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and your family. If you’re exposed to measles and haven’t been vaccinated, you must isolate yourself for 21 days. This can result in missing work, school and social events.
Look for symptoms including a fever, cough, runny nose and watery eyes followed by a rash that typically spreads from the head to the rest of the body. If symptoms develop, it’s a good idea to call your health care provider before going to a clinic. Calling first is an important way to ensure that proper care is received without accidentally exposing other people to measles.
Learn more about measles and find resources on the City website.
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 - elliott.payne@minneapolismn.gov
Brandon Garcia, Policy Aide - brandon.garcia@minneapolismn.gov
Ikram Mohamud, Policy Associate - Ikram.Mohamud@minneapolismn.gov
Liam Davis Temple, Policy Aide - liam.davistemple@minneapolismn.gov
Office Phone - (612) 673-2201
Visit: minneapolismn.gov/ward1
Our offices have officially moved back to City Hall! You can visit us at
City Hall
350 S. Fifth St., Room 370
Minneapolis, MN 55415
For reasonable accommodations or alternative formats please contact 311. People who are deaf or hard of hearing can use a relay service to call 311 at 612-673-3000. TTY users call 612-263-6850. Para ayuda, llame al 311. Rau kev pab, hu 311. Hadii aad caawimaad u baahantahay, wac 311.
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