| Dear Neighbors,
The biggest item before the Council this past week was the Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis bargaining agreement and how it will be funded. The Minneapolis City Council approved the contract 8-4. I want to share why I voted in support of it, and my efforts to ensure the way we pay for it does not come at the expense of community safety programs that are evolving our public safety approach in Minneapolis.
First, thank you to every person who reached out to me and my office through email, phone calls, in-person community meetings, at the two public hearings the Council held, and in the community. Your voice — whether you were in favor or in opposition — was something I carefully considered. Community members made strong cases against and for the contract.
I struggled with my decision and ultimately decided to vote yes for the contract for two main reasons:
1) A police contract would result either way, and I wanted one that included reforms. The decision was between an unbalanced contract with some, but not all, important provisions for badly needed structural reform (voting yes) or a worse contract that likely risked losing these necessary reform provisions, with the same high price tag (voting no).
The provisions that were agreed upon (shared below in detail), while they do not include all reforms needed, undoubtedly further progress on policing reform, transparency, and accountability, and create a pathway for us to rely less on police for safety services. Voting down the contract would send it back to negotiations, making it nearly certain to go to something called binding interest arbitration. This is where the contract is taken out of the hands of the City of Minneapolis and an unelected independent arbitrator would make a decision. History has shown at this stage, the most likely outcome would be the same contract, but with none of the reform provisions my colleagues and I worked for. Ultimately, I voted in favor of protecting the provisions we received and mitigating the potential downsides. While the contract included key reform provisions worthy of support, many of the promises the Mayor made on massive structural reform were not kept in this contract.
The provisions that did pass will better allow the Council to assert its oversight role in ensuring MPD is the appropriate size, that our successful public safety programs can operate more freely and continue decreasing interactions with police, address officer burnout and wellbeing, and that MPD management has the authority to better enact disciplinary measures needed for accountability.
2) I made very clear, consistent, and repeated commitments to the people in the 12th Ward that I would support funding to help address low staffing levels, as long as it did not go beyond funding more than the charter required minimum of officers. This was a continued and consistent ask of me as a Council Member from the clear majority of people who reached out to my office and who I have door knocked and spoken to in the community. Many constituents across the board shared hopes for increased staffing, reduction of overtime leading to officer burnout, and the need for reform. It was important to me that I kept my word and represented our Ward.
To address my concerns with the cost of the contract, I worked with my colleagues to ensure that the funds to pay for it would not come from public safety aid funding that was allocated for non-police community safety programs across our city. Programs like Cultural Community Ambassadors, Transit Safety programming and Hate Crime Prevention work.
I hope the Mayor will drop his efforts to defund neighborhood safety (alternative safety tools to policing) to pay for the contract, and accept the proposal that was passed with my support to take unallocated funding from Downtown assets and preserve neighborhood safety funding. I made clear commitments to my Ward to address staffing levels while also fighting for these community safety programs.
I do not support addressing one at the expense of the other. With historic raises and more appropriate parameters for future staffing decisions set out in this contract, the pressure is now on the Mayor and Administration to achieve reasonable staffing levels. I will not support future requests for additional police funding if we continue to lag behind on reform provisions not achieved in this contract, funding for our other public safety programs, and funding for harm reduction to address the opioid epidemic and mental health needs.
More broadly, I am frustrated that this contract put staffing levels in a contest with reforms. The limited choices we were given made that clear. Now there is no excuse, the hard work of sweeping reform, structural change, and building our comprehensive safety must be front and center.
I am also alarmed by the bait and switch message our residents in our city were fed by Elected leaders especially the Mayor that reform and structural change can be changed in the contract and holding the police union accountable, to a a completely different message of less reform within the contract is more because then it can’t be bargained away. Paired with the message that management (Mayor & Police Chief) should be held accountable and reform should actually be achieved through the Police Policy and Conduct Manual and the consent decree.
This type of inconsistency is not what the residents of our city deserve. It rightfully makes people frustrated and makes it unclear where reform and accountability should live. This deserves more scrutiny. It is my commitment to work on this Council to make clear where reforms and changes that focus on accountability should be made including actions that need to be taken outside of the contract and on future contracts.
I will continue working with my colleagues to advance the comprehensive community safety plan our city deserves, uphold our funding proposal for the contract that does not gut these programs, hold the Mayor and Chief accountable to the reforms achieved in the contract, and win the reforms that weren’t – like ending the practice of coaching that is used to hide police misconduct. I wrote a letter to Mayor Frey alongside CM Chavez asking him to address the misuse of coaching now in the Police Conduct & Policy Manual– you can read that below.
What’s in the contract?
- The new contract pushes starting salaries above $85,000 per year, and adds raises of 5.5% in July, 2.5% in January, and another 3.5% next year, in addition to prorated back pay for current officers adding up to a 21.5% increase over three years.
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Ending the 70/30 staffing ratio that contributed to systemic staffing issues. Essentially 70% of sworn officers have locked in bids based on seniority for their positions/shifts and 30% of sworn officers are flexible for management to move where there is need. This is a long-fought-for provision by community members, previous councils, and many council members on our current council. It is a good step forward because it allows for better safety response, helps in reducing officer burnout that can jeopardize everyone's safety, and can help us determine accurately the number of officers needed on the MPD to address safety needs.
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Civilianizing criminal investigators. This can help ensure more cases are cleared and victims of crimes are supported. This also helps disarm positions that don’t require guns, better enables Behavioral Crisis Response and Violence interrupters in limiting interactions with police, and better ensures that officers are primarily responsive to emergencies that only they can handle.
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The Zipper Clause. This provision ends the long-time practice of the Police Union utilizing indefinite letters of agreement that take away management authority, result in less transparency, and create a major barrier to progress.
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Public data requests. Officers will no longer receive automatic notification of the identity of the person requesting public personnel data about them.
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Extending investigation leave time. If there are allegations of severe misconduct, the Police Chief will have complete discretion to place the officer on paid investigatory leave and continue the leave for up to 180 days, instead of 30 days. This keeps the officer off the street while an investigation continues.
Some of these reforms are temporary and tied to the expiration date of the contract or a year after the expiration date. While temporary, I believe this creates a pathway for these positive changes to be bargained into a future contract. The approved contract will expire December 2025 and negotiations for the next contract are expected to start in the Summer of 2025.
Learn more about what is in the contract.
Dear Mayor Frey,
We are reaching out to you ahead of tomorrow’s council meeting while our city’s focus on policing in Minneapolis is heightened.
We cannot deny the fact that the attention on the Police Federation of Minneapolis bargaining agreement has shined a light on the glaring need for reforms in the Minneapolis Police Department, specifically on matters of discipline, transparency, and accountability. The people of Minneapolis are making their voices clear. They have been waiting far too long for significant reform. We agree.
We hope you will hear us in this letter and avoid conflating this as a pre-condition for any vote.
The constituents we directly represent in our wards and constituents across our City are deeply troubled by how coaching has been a tool that management has used in the past has and can use on serious police conduct and policy violations which should be clearly disciplined and be made available publicly to us as elected officials and the members of the public.
The current practice of coaching can be used to hide violations, the potential alone for this to happen is a barrier to accountability and transparency. While we have a consent decree which will be independently monitored by ELEFA we must take action to make reform now. The consent decree is a consequence of our broken system of unconstitutional policing and will take time to be implemented. We must take action now.
We are reaching out ahead of the City Council vote on the police union contract to ask you to schedule a meeting with us in the coming weeks on this matter. We hope that you will make changes to the policy manual:
- Update the Minneapolis Police Department Policy and Procedure Manual that specifically states that Officers who engage in the conduct relating to the New Standards of Conduct for Law Enforcement Officers (MN Rules 6700.0700 and 6700.1600) cannot be considered for coaching.
- Update the Minneapolis Police Department Policy and Procedure Manual that specifically notes that violations of the New Standards of Conduct for Law Enforcement Officers (MN Rules 6700.0700 and 6700.1600) will be subject to discipline, written reprimand, suspension (unpaid, “vacation balance”, or a combination), demotion, or discharge.
- End the use of so-called "less lethal" weapons as crowd control against people in Minneapolis.
Sincerely,
Council Member Aurin Chowdhury
Council Member Jason Chavez
Here is more information on the Prohibited Conduct related to law enforcement authority:
Use of Force:
- Engage in unreasonable or excessive use of force; unauthorized use of force, or unauthorized use of deadly force;
- Fail to intercede when observing another officer using force beyond that which is objectively reasonable (Minn. Stat. 626.8475);
- Fail to report any use of force violations by another employee or officer in writing within 24 hours to the chief law enforcement officer (Minn. Stat. 626.8475);
Misuse Officer Authority:
- Misuse an officer’s authority by the use or attempted use of one’s position or authority as an officer to obtain a benefit, avoid a detriment, or harm another;
- Misuse an officer’s authority by maliciously procuring a search warrant, exceeding the officer’s authority in executing a search warrant, or executing a search warrant with unnecessary severity (Minn. Stat. 626.22);
- Intentionally gain unauthorized access to or unlawfully misuse government data;
- Intentionally make undisclosed or improper inducements to witnesses or suspects;
Misconduct:
- Fail to report crimes of bias or alleged crimes of bias (Minn. Stat. 626.5531);
- Fail to report the officer’s arrest or criminal charge, or any violation of standards of conduct to the board and the officer’s chief law enforcement officer within ten days (Minn. Rule 6700.1610)
- Falsify or knowingly provide false information to the board, a law enforcement agency, or a court
- Intentionally mishandle evidence or property;
- Fail to cooperate with a board investigation;
- Conduct prohibited by or listed as grounds for disciplinary action in rule or statute;
- Cheat or attempt to subvert the examination or licensing process
- Be the subject of revocation, suspension, or surrender of a law enforcement license or certificate in resolution of a complaint or other adverse action relating to licensing or certification in another jurisdiction
- Misconduct of a public officer or public employee (Minn. Stat.609.43)
- Fail to comply with any other requirement in rule or statute for officers.
Conduct unrelated to Law Enforcement Responsibilities (with or without any arrest or criminal charges)
- Conduct that would be a felony in Minnesota or another jurisdiction;
- Conduct identified as a gross misdemeanor in Minnesota
- Discriminatory conduct (Minn Rules 6700.0100 subp. 26)
- Engage in bias crimes, including assaults or criminal damage to property motivated by bias (Minn. Stat. 609.2231, subd. 4, and 609.595, subd. 2 (b))
- Join, support, advocate for, maintain membership, or participate in the activities of:
- A hate or extremist group (6700.0100 subp. 29)
- A criminal gang (Minn. Stat. 609.229 Subd. 1)
- Theft, prostitution or controlled substance offenses
- Sexual harassment (Minn. Stat. 363A.03, subd. 43)
- Domestic assault (Minn. Stat. 609.2242)
- Violation of a domestic abuse no contact order (Minn. Stat. 629.75, subd. 2)
- Violation of an order for protection (Minn. Stat. 518B.01 subd. 14)
- Harassment or stalking (Minn. Stat. 609.749)
- Violation of a harassment restraining order (Minn. Stat. 609.748 subd. 6)
- Interference with an emergency call (Minn. Stat. 609.78, subd. 2 (1))
- Nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images (Minn. Stat. 617.261)
- Criminal sexual conduct (Minn. Stat. 609.341 to 609.3451)
- Indecent exposure (Minn. Stat. 617.23)
- Sexual extortion (Minn. Stat. 609.3458)
- Have been required at any point in time to be registered as a predatory offender
- Interference with privacy (Minn. Stat. 609.746)
- Carrying a pistol while under the influence of alcohol, a controlled substance, or an intoxicating substance
- Driving while under the influence of alcohol, a controlled substance, or an intoxicating substance
- Fleeing by means other than a vehicle
- Mistreatment of a vulnerable adult (Minn. Stat. 609.2231; 609.231; 609.2325; 609.2335; 609.234; and 609.72, subd. 3)
- Malicious punishment of a child (Minn. Stat. 609.377)
- Mistreating animals (Minn. Stat. 343.21)
- Making false claims for profit to a public body or officer (Minn. Stat. 609.465)
- Attempting medical assistance fraud (Minn. Stat. 609.466)
- Obstructing legal process
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 I'll be at The Dripping Root on July 26th from 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM for Community Office Hours!
The Dripping Root
4002 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis 55406
Notice of Introduction of Rental pre-eviction notification ordinance
I alongside CM Chavez and Council President Payne introduced the rental pre-eviction notification ordinance. We will officially begin the legislative process to amend the current 14-day pre-eviction notification to 30-days. This could help improve the chances of tenants who are facing rental evictions to receive legal aid services to be represented in court. This ordinance was brought forward through the work that was directed by the Council to the Policy and Research team.
Council receives update on the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program
In March, the City Council approved a legislative directive to request an update on the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program, including an update of the current project backlog, an analysis of the feasibility and resources needed to fulfill all requests that have been received, and a summary of the feasibility of constructing all projects in 2025 or no later than 2028. In the Climate and Infrastructure Committee on July 11th, there was a presentation with staff findings.
Traffic calming measures will continue to include speed humps, curb extensions, and traffic circles, designed to slow down traffic and improve pedestrian safety. Additionally, new signage and road markings to enhance visibility and awareness will be implemented. These efforts are part of a broader strategy to create safer, more walkable, and bike-friendly neighborhoods.
I encourage all residents to stay informed and engaged with these developments. Your feedback is vital to ensure these measures meet the needs of our community. For more detailed information, please refer to the full report here.
Solidarity with Striking Minneapolis Park Workers
Minneapolis Park Workers are now on strike day 19 and have been utilizing a hardship fund as the call on Park Board leadership to return to the table.
I was proud to author a resolution with CM Chavez and CM Wonsley expressing support for Minneapolis Park Board Workers. Supporting their right to fair treatment and equitable working conditions. Along with supporting the continuing efforts to negotiate sought-after terms and conditions of employment. I hope the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board recognizes the importance of these workers. This was passed 11-1.
Thank you for every resident who reached out asking me to support our park workers and the residents who I met in the parks as I joined workers to share more about why they are striking and their need for a fair contract.
We often as a City laude the best parks in the nation, our pride in this must come with treating the workers who make our parks the best we possibly can.
Read more here: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/07/16/minneapolis-city-council-passes-resolution-in-favor-of-striking-park-workers
Vision Zero Update: Traffic Safety Camera Pilot
As part of Minneapolis' Vision Zero initiative, which aims to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries, a new traffic safety camera pilot program is set to launch. This pilot, a key strategy in the 2023-2025 Vision Zero Action Plan, is designed to enhance road safety by reducing speeding and red light violations.
Currently, 29 states and Washington, D.C. utilize traffic safety cameras, and they have proven effective in saving lives. A 2023 MnDOT research synthesis highlighted that all methodologically sound studies on US speed camera systems have reported reductions in deaths, injuries, crashes, and speeds. Additionally, a 2020 review of red light camera studies found a 20% decrease in total injury crashes.
The Minnesota State Legislature has granted the City of Minneapolis authority to implement this pilot, with a potential start date of August 1, 2025. The pilot, running through July 31, 2029, includes provisions for the City of Mendota Heights and MnDOT work zone speed safety cameras. MnDOT is tasked with coordinating an independent evaluation and reporting to the legislature by the end of 2028, with annual reports required from all participants.
The pilot will be limited to 42 camera locations in Minneapolis, with an initial focus on five sites starting in 2025. These cameras must be placed where there are identified traffic safety concerns and within 2,000 feet of schools.
Several preparatory steps are required before the pilot's launch, including City Council actions for ordinance changes, community engagement, implementation research, location analysis, adherence to technical State standards, contracting, staffing, training, and communications.
Stay tuned for more updates as we move forward with this critical safety initiative.
This ordinance was one that I was very enthusiastic to support in the Business. Housing, and Zoning Committee. In essence, this ordinance helps accomplish the goal of reducing the number of buildings that sit vacant in our City. The regulatory services department now has a more aggressive fee process that can be placed onto long time vacant residential and commercial buildings. This is both great for community safety, creates more opportunities for affordable housing, and by reducing vacancies and promoting activation can add vibrancy and life to corridors in our City so more residents and visitors can enjoy them.
Read more about it-"This is just a really, really great way for us to do something tangible that will impact the daily lives of residents in our city," Council Member Aurin Chowdhury said.
Minneapolis City Council Votes to Pass Minnehaha Academy Field Lights Conditional use permit with conditions. 9-3.
Neighbors we had a lot of engagement on this item. I thank every person who came to city hall to make comment or wrote in and I thank Minnehaha Academy for their outreach and community meetings. The decision to pass the original conditional use permit to increase the height of field lights was appealed to the Business, Zoning, and Housing committee. I moved and passed conditions that lights on be used for school functions and not rentals and a condition to turn off the lights by 9:30pm except for Fridays and on Homecoming. However, my condition on the 9:30pm shut off was not something our city attorney's believed they could defend so that did not pass, but a condition for 10:15pm light shut-off was agreed to by Minnehaha Academy did pass.
Celebrate Black Business Week in Minneapolis: July 22-28!
 The City of Minneapolis is amplifying, celebrating, strengthening, and supporting Black business development in Minneapolis with Black Business Week, July 22-28. Events will be held throughout the city to connect the community to resources. There will be a kick off event to launch Black Business week co-hosted by Mayor Jacob Frey, Council President Elliott Payne, and Council Member Andrea Jenkins. You can shop with local vendors, learn about access to capital, and connect with resources for entrepreneurs and business owners.
Events throughout the week include:
- Black Business Week Kickoff Event
- Mini Conference
- Career and Networking Event
- Emerging Real Estate Developer Project Tour and Happy Hour
- East African Business Resource Fair and Workshop
- Black Business Week Mixer – hosted by West Broadway Business and Area Coalition
- Black Business Week Street Mall – hosted by West Broadway Business and Area Coalition
Watch a video about Black Business Week, view a full list of events and register for events on the City website.
National Farmers Market Week: August 4 - 10!
National Farmers Market Week, celebrated August 4 to 10, provides local farmers an extra opportunity to market their goods in our communities! With fun events, programs, and more, the week showcases the value markets bring to our communities. Do you have a favorite local farmers market? Send me an email with the location and times, I'd love to check it out!
Become a Cultural District Ambassador
Do you work in or know anyone that lives in one of the City's seven Cultural Districts? The City of Minneapolis is calling on individuals, cultural groups, arts spaces, schools and neighborhood organizations to become Cultural District ambassadors. In this role you can engage deeply with your community, celebrate its rich cultural heritage and contribute to the vibrancy of our city. Join us in creating a thriving, connected, and dynamic community experience.
The City's seven Cultural Districts are:
- 38th Street
- Cedar Avenue South
- Central Avenue
- East Lake Street
- Franklin Avenue East
- Lowry Avenue North
- West Broadway
The deadline to apply is 4:30 p.m. Friday, July 26.
Apply on the City website.
City animal shelter now open Saturdays
 Minneapolis Animal Care & Control is now open 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. every Saturday. The shelter is also open 1-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and until 7 p.m. on Thursday.
This expanded service is part of an ongoing effort to meet community members where they are and be available for those wanting to adopt pets in need.
Learn about adopting animals, volunteering and supporting Animal Care & Control on the City website.
Creating a Climate Legacy: Green Cost Share program makes weatherization more affordable
 As part of the Climate Legacy Initiative, the City’s Green Cost Share program is helping Minneapolis residents make weatherization and other energy-saving improvements to their homes.
Owners of single-family or 2- to 4-unit residential properties can receive funds to make their property more energy efficient through rebates of up to $14,000.
From insulation to air-source heat pumps, the City can help you save money on utility bills and make your home more comfortable year-round.
Minneapolis resident Jamie Laudert received City funds to make her 100-year-old home energy-efficient year-round.
Watch Jamie’s video.
Apply for funds to make your home more energy efficient on the City website.
Local Business Spotlight
Tropes and Trifles- Romance Bookstore located at 2709 E 38th St, Minneapolis. I visited the women owned local business last week and had a great time browsing the books and getting recommendations for good page turners. Thank you to the Owners Caitlin O'Neill and Lauren Richards, it was great meeting with you! I picked up A Part of Your World by Minnesota based author Abby Jimenez and a Thriller sprinkled with romance titled When No One is Watching by Alyssa Cole. This bookstore opened in April of this year and was featured on Angela Davis' segment on MPR.
Asian Duck- New Thai & Loatian restaurant at 4010 E 46th
I am really excited to welcome this new business that is kitty corner to Falls Liquor. Mary Slater and Tenzin Detchen are a married couple who run this is a family owned business offering both pick-up and delivery. Much of our Longfellow and South Minneapolis community have been sharing about this business and are excited to see commercial vacancy filled. I plan on going there for dinner this week to check out their menu, let me know what I should try!
Nice Time Market + More- New locally owned grocery store in Standish, 2402 E 38th St
This new locally-owned had a highly anticipated opening that took place this last week! This is also on my check this spot out list. Neighbors have shared that this is a spot that is great to drop in to grab everyday household items, snacks, and has some yummy fresh ready made food options.
Community Social Hour at SunBean Coffee!
 On Thursday, July 11th, I got to stop by Community Social Hour at SunBean Coffee before heading back to City Hall for the Climate and Infrastructure Committee. It was great to spend time connecting (ha!) with some of you!
FAA Area Navigation (RNAV) Update
The FAA is modernizing airspace at Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport (MSP) with satellite-based departure and landing procedures. This initiative, replacing outdated ground-based navigation aids, uses GPS for guidance. These changes are necessary as the FAA decommissions the Very High-Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) equipment. You may hear terms like Performance-based Navigation (PBN) and Area Navigation (RNAV) related to this project.
Public engagement for this project is planned for August, with a focus on departure procedures, as satellite-based arrival procedures have been in place since 2015. The new procedures are expected to be operational by August 2025. The FAA has released a video explaining the project, available on their webpage.
The Noise Oversight Committee (NOC), which advises the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC), emphasizes thorough public engagement and resident input. The city and NOC are advocating for new procedures that do not concentrate flight paths and noise, maintaining current conditions as much as possible.
Previous proposals for satellite-based procedures faced concerns about design and potential impacts. The Ward 12 office is aware of this history. The city remains vigilant in monitoring and advocating for community involvement and transparency. For more information and to stay updated, visit the FAA's and MAC's project pages.
Celebrate summer with the Aquatennial
 This year’s celebration of the City of Minneapolis takes place July 24-27.
Mark your calendar for the parade, fireworks, music, triples tennis, water ski show, on-the-go AquaTivities and more.
Find details on the Aquatennial website.
National Night Out is Tuesday, August 6th!
National Night Out will be held on Tuesday, August 6 in neighborhoods across the city. Residents can submit their block event registration for FREE through Tuesday, July 30.
Some points to consider:
- Register only one event per block, so confirm with your neighbors who will be registering.
- Consider whether you want your street blocked off to traffic.
- Ask neighbors for help organizing your event.
- Call 311 to request a fire truck, MPD K9, and/or MPD Mounted Patrol.
Contact the City crime prevention specialists with questions.
Transit Assistance Program enrollment now available at Minneapolis Service Center
 The Transit Assistance Program offers discounted transit fares for low-income residents, making it easier to commute to work, school, medical appointments and other essential activities. With a reduced fare TAP card, riders pay just $1 per ride, even during rush hour.
Now, qualifying riders can sign up for a TAP card at the Minneapolis Service Center in downtown. With its location near high traffic areas like the Government Center and Metro Transit’s Blue and Green light rail lines, the service center will be easily accessible by thousands.
Minneapolis Service Center
Public Service Building, skyway level
505 Fourth Ave. S.
Find out more about the new location on the City website.
Start your enrollment on the Metro Transit website.
Thank you Becketwood Community Cooperative for welcoming me!
 Thank you to our neighbors in Becketwood who hosted me for a visit! I deeply appreciated our conversation on policies at city hall, homelessness, addressing the climate crisis, the police contract, budget, and support for the East Phillips Urban farm. Becketwood is a vibrant independent Senior Community in Ward 12.
Ward 12 neighbors get together to discuss the Climate & Equity Plan
 Thank you to the Ward 12 neighbors who invited me to a meeting they organized to discuss the work that I do on the Climate and Infrastructure Committee. We discussed the implementation of the Climate and Equity Plan and the Franchise Agreement. I will be sharing more about both of these topics in a future newsletter!
Survey on future use of former 3rd Precinct building
Minneapolis is proposing to redevelop the site of the former 3rd Police Precinct to house a new democracy center to expand access to the ballot box and provide a large space for community use. We’re asking residents to give us your input.
Take the survey.
Farmers markets open for the season
 Wanted to give Farmers markets another shout out ahead of National Farmers Market week. Farmers markets are a great way to get locally grown food. In 2023, the average distance traveled from farm to market was 42 miles.
Spring, summer, fall farmers market locations and schedules
To see the locations, hours and other information about the 2024 farmers markets, visit the City website.
To learn more about local farmers markets, visit the farmers markets page on the City website. |
