The best laid plans. . .
What I’m working on
This is a new section. I do a lot of work with different progressive organizations some of which is not directly related to my work as a city council member this is where I will share some of that work
MN Legislative Action Team
This is a group of leaders from Indivisible chapters across the state that follows the legislative session and creates and compiles calls to action (CTAs). Sign up to receive the newsletter here.
As the session draws to a close, we’ll take a look at what passed and what didn’t
INDIVISIBLE West Metro
I’m on the board for IWM and we are currently focusing on local and state races in SD42, SD45, and SD37.
CAP-HC Board
State Level priorities
I will be working with several groups and coalitions - ISAIAH/Faith in Minnesota, Indivisible, We Go High, We Choose Us, etc. - on issues at the MN Legislature - My primary focus will be on Climate/Environment but I will devote time as able to other issues.
We will be pivoting to focus on November elections as the legislative session ends.
Make Your Voice Heard
Fill Out a Minnesota Values Project Survey by Mon May 6
Please take 10 min to fill out the MVP survey linked here to make your voice heard about the issues you care about and the need to raise taxes on the very wealthy and corporations to fully fund those issues (Questions 5 and 6).
The MN Office of the Secretary of State wants to hear from you! DEADLINE, May 3rd.
In 2023, the Minnesota Legislature passed a law directing the Secretary of State to conduct a study of issues related to voter engagement, education, and improvements to the election system. This survey is one opportunity for you to provide feedback on voting in our state.
Did you know?
The City of Minnetonka has a projects page with information on Park & Trail Projects, Planning & Development Projects, and Street & Utility Construction Projects
What’s Happening in May?
Go to https://www.minnetonkamn.gov/our-city/public-transportation/national-bike-month for activities and events - I’m playing bike bingo!
May 2 -
6:30 p.m.Silver Skates Ice Revue
May 3
May 4
May 11
10:00 a.m.Reuse Swap event
May 14
7:00 a.m.Special Election Day - Hennepin County District 6 Commissioner
May 18
10:00 a.m.Mountain Bike Opener
May 27
May 30
Jun 1
Register for Upcoming Natural Resources Workshops & Volunteer Events (Garlic Mustard)
Big Willow Park | May 4 | Noon
Garlic Mustard Workshop | May 7 | 6:30 p.m.
Civic Center Park | May 9 | 10 a.m.
Woodgate Park | May 11 | 8 a.m.
Cullen Preserve | May 12 | Noon
Jidana Park | May 16 | 10 a.m.
Purgatory Park | May 19 | 9:30 a.m.
Reich Park | May 21 | 6 p.m.
Big Willow Park - North | May 23 | 6 p.m.
Meadow Park - South | May 25 | 9:30 a.m.
Minnetonka Mills Park | May 28 | 6 p.m.
Civic Center Park | May 29 | 10 a.m.
Tower Hill Park | May 30 | 6 p.m.
Meadow Park - North | June 1 | 9:30 a.m.
Big Willow Park - North | June 5 |10 a.m.
Hilloway Park | June 6 | 10 a.m.
Lone Lake Park | June 9 | 10 a.m.
Hilloway Park | June 11 | 6 p.m.
Hilloway Park | June 13 | 10 a.m.
Civic Center Park | June 18 | 6 p.m.
Bringing Nature Home book group | June 20, 6:30-8 p.m.
Lone Lake Park - South | June 25 | 6 p.m.