Recognizing Chertoua Yang and Kazoua Xiong
This week, I sponsored a resolution recognizing Chertoua Yang and Kazoua Xiong for their service to the Saint Paul Hmong community.
Chertoua enlisted and joined the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency’s Secret Army in 1970 to replace his father as a foot solider of the Special Guerilla Unit at just 15 years old and served two years with GM 26, 211st Battalion, 5th Company before he was reassigned to GM 21, 201st Battalion, 3rd Company. Chertoua and Kazoua met in the deep jungles and high mountains of Laos, fell in love, and got married on March 4, 1978 before fleeing their homeland to resettle into the refugee camps of Thailand.
Together, they sought political asylum and immigrated to the United States in 1994 where they lived in California before moving to Minnesota in 1996. They have since dedicated much of their lives to serving the Saint Paul Hmong community by preserving Hmong culture and uplifting Hmong history in partnership with several community leaders and organizations.
Chertoua and Kazoua will celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary on Saturday, March 4, 2023. Therefore, the Saint Paul City Council honors Chertoua Yang and Kazoua Xiong for their service to the Saint Paul Hmong community, proclaiming Saturday, March 4, 2023 to be Chertoua Yanga and Kazoua Xiong Day in the City of Saint Paul.
Apply to Serve on the Neighborhood STAR Board!
Help decide what projects get funding through the Neighborhood Sales Tax Revitalization (STAR) program -- be a Neighborhood STAR Board member! Apply here.
The Neighborhood STAR Board has not been able to achieve a quorum for several months due to dwindling membership and low participation. The board's recommendations are needed to advance Year Round STAR projects!
The Sales Tax Revitalization Program (STAR) board is made up of 21 members appointed by the Mayor for four-year terms. City residency is required and Minnesota State Law requires three representatives to be appointed from each City Council Ward. Meetings take place monthly on 3rd Fridays.
Paint the Pavement - Public Art Opportunity!
The Greater East Side/District 2 Community Council is seeking an artist or collaborative team to design and create artwork that can be painted on the intersection of Kennard and Ivy near Prosperity Park. This project aims to slow traffic which has become an issue due to it's proximity to major roads (White Bear Avenue and Maryland Avenue) as well as the park and reflect the neighborhood.
The artist will work with the community to design a mural to be painted by volunteers in June of 2023.District Council staff will assist the artist in engagement and volunteer recruitment for the implementation of the design.
It is highly recommended that artists visit the site in person prior to design to better envision the project. All designs must meet community as well as City Public Works staff approval and must be original and without inclusion of copyrighted graphics or logos. The selected artist or team will be awarded $6,000 to complete the project. This amount must cover all costs, including artist fee, materials, and artist insurance.
For more information, contact Lisa at d2lisa@outlook.com or Annie at d2annie@outlook.com. https://greatereastside.org/
New Position: Water Utility Trainee
Become a UTILITY TRAINEE with St Paul Regional Water Services! Trainees who complete the program and obtain a driver's license will be promoted into a Water Utility Worker I position to continue a long rewarding career in the water industry. Apply: https://lnkd.in/gDCryTdk
Hiring - Snow Emergency Ticketers
It may be late in the season, but it doesn’t look like the snow is done with us yet. More staff are needed to help enforce parking rules during snow emergencies. Become a Snow Emergency Ticketer and earn $22/hour! This is a part-time position, perfect for those passionate about snow emergency rules. Click here for more information and to apply!
Request for Grant Proposals -Community Gun Violence Prevention
St. Paul’s Office of Neighborhood Safety is currently accepting application proposals for programs that promote health and well-being for the Saint Paul community and reduce barriers to safety by disrupting gun violence, youth violence, and group-based and structural violence trends.
Programs should creatively incorporate elements of Community First Public Safety recommendations and seek to prevent, intervene, or interrupt activities that impact public safety and/or rehabilitate communities adjacent to or impacted by violence.
Program details, selection process, and application here.
Join ONS Director Brooke Blakey and other City staff members for an informational webinar on February 23 at 6 p.m. Register here to join the event.
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Saint Paul Financial Empowerment Community Awards
Nominations are now open for first ever Saint Paul Financial Empowerment Community Awards. Deadline: 5pm, Monday, March 13, 2023.
Award Categories. Consider nominating for one or more of the Award Categories here by 5pm, on M, March 13, 2023.
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Community Impact: Delivered high impact financial health, community wealth building, or fair housing program, policy, or strategy impacting Saint Paul residents
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Community Impact – Youth: Delivered high impact financial health, community wealth building, or fair housing program, policy, or strategy focused specifically on youth between the ages of birth to age 24.
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Community Innovation – COVID response: Advanced a cutting-edge financial health, community wealth building, or fair housing program, policy, or strategy in response to the economic impacts of COVID 19.
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Community Innovation – Financial inclusion: Advanced a cutting-edge financial inclusion program, policy, or strategy impacting Saint Paul residents. Financial inclusion means that individuals and businesses have access to useful and affordable financial products and services that meet their needs – transactions, payments, savings, credit and insurance – delivered in a responsible and sustainable way.
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Community Impact – Advocate. A non-managerial role for an individual working directly on the front lines with Saint Paul residents to advance financial health, community wealth building, or fair housing. The award winner will be a staunch advocate and effectively achieved participant-centered goals.
SAVE THE DATE. The Financial Empowerment Community Awards will occur on Tuesday, April 25 at 4:30pm in downtown Saint Paul. To register for the award ceremony, click here.
To learn more about the award ceremony and nominations, visit us here. Reach out to ofe@ci.stpaul.mn.us with any questions.
Seeking Community Reparations Staff and District Council Liaison
The City of St Paul is now hiring a Community Reparations Commission Staff and District Council System Liaison! View full information and apply at stpaul.gov/jobs.
Community Reparations Commission - Now Accepting Applications
The Saint Paul City Council has announced the launch of the application process for the Saint Paul Recovery Act Community Reparations Commission.
This 11-member Commission will serve as an advisory body to the Mayor and the City Council on matters related to damage caused by public and private systemic racism in the City of Saint Paul which resulted in racial disparities in generational wealth, homeownership, health care, education, employment and pay, and fairness within the criminal justice system among the American descendants of slavery.
Applications due by March 24th: https://www.stpaul.gov/department/city-council/city-council-reparations-efforts/saint-paul-recovery-act-community.
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