September 30, 2024

Ward 12 Public Health Advisory Board Position Open- Apply by Midnight

Dear Neighbors,

There is an opening for the Ward 12 position for the public health and advisory board that I shared in my last newsletter. The application is due tonight by midnight to be considered for appointment.

The PHAC advises the Mayor, City Council and the Health Department on policy matters affecting the health of Minneapolis residents, reviews Health Department priorities and provides community input, and makes recommendations to the Mayor and City Council. Members serve as liaisons between the City and the community in addressing health concerns. Apply now at this link:

Boards & Commissions Current Openings (minneapolismn.gov)

There also other vacancies for you to consider:

Diverse applicants wanted for Minneapolis boards and commissions - Applications Close Sept. 30

The City of Minneapolis is still recruiting members for its boards and commissions. Applications will be accepted through Sept. 30 and a full list of vacancies can be found online. The City is seeking applicants with a diversity of backgrounds and experiences representing the diversity of Minneapolis to strengthen the City’s work. Translation and interpreting services are available so all residents can participate.  

For more information about serving on Boards and Commissions, potential applicants can call 612-673-2216, email ABCAdmin@minneapolismn.gov or visit this link. 

Sincerely, 

CM Aurin Chowdhury 

P.S. Fill out survey question at the bottom! 

Connect with CM Chowdhury:

• Calling all Ward 12 Parents
• Community Office Hours Friday at 8am!
• Virtual Townhall Series
• Minnehaha 3000 Open House Oct. 2

Calling all Ward 12 Parents

Are you a parent in the 12th Ward? If so this is an office hours for you! We have so many families in our community. I wanted to offer a time to our busy parents in the district to come meet with me and other parents to discuss the local issues that are top of mind. We are meeting at Sisters' Sludge 3746 23rd Ave S at 5:30pm on October 3. 

Community Office Hours Friday at 8am!

This is my classic community office hours! Please come and join me on Friday, October 4, at Cafe Ceres located at 4605 Minnehaha Ave. 

Virtual Townhall Series

• The Longfellow Virtual Town Hall, on Tuesday, October 8th from 6:00 to 7:30 PM.  The meeting can be joined via Zoom at https://tinyurl.com/bdfuswfj 
• The NENA Virtual Town Hall, on Wednesday, October 16th from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. The meeting can be joined via Zoom at https://tinyurl.com/vxbm63sn

These meetings are great opportunity for residents to engage with me, and each other. I'm also hoping that the virtual option creates more accessibility for our neighbors who don't often get to make it to my in-person events.

Minnehaha 3000 Open House Oct. 2

The City of Minneapolis has proposed redeveloping the former 3rd Precinct building into a democracy center. It would house Elections & Voter Services and offer a large, ground-floor space for community use. We’ve asked for and gathered your feedback beginning in 2023. Join us at an open house to hear about what we've learned.

Minnehaha 3000, a future democracy center and community space 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2 Minneapolis American Indian Center, 1530 E. Franklin Ave.

Food and refreshments will be provided.

Read more about the initiative on the Minnehaha 3000 webpage.

Sign up for Minnehaha 3000 updates.

Traffic Calming Survery- Where in the Ward Needs Traffic Safety Improvement?

Fill out survey here. 

Hey Neighbors- Traffic calming and road safety for pedestrians, bikers, and drivers in our community is a top priority of mine. I am on a data collecting mission to understand the areas that residents are experiencing high speeding, crashes, feel unsafe biking, walking, or driving around our Ward. Please help me by sharing your experience and voice.

Fill out survey here. 

Contact Information

Please do not hesitate to contact me if there is anything I can help you with. You can reach me by email, phone, and on social media.

Aurin.Chowdhury@minneapolismn.gov
612-673-2212

We've moved while work is being done in City Hall. Our office is in:

Room 100, Public Service Center
450 South 4th St.
Get directions

Neighborhood Organizations

• Longfellow
• Nokomis East
• Standish Ericsson

For reasonable accommodations or alternative format 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.