March Blog
What's happening in Minnetonka and beyond.
I had an extra day and still couldn’t get this done before February ended! I’ll try really hard to get future blogs finished before the month ends.
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.
“Missing Middle” bill. HF 4009 is making it’s way through committee. It deals with housing density and is an intersection of addressing the housing crises, climate, and racial disparities. I will be writing a CTA with more explanation as it is a complex bill and it is being met with resistence by some cities.
Hennepin County
District 6 Commissioner - There will be a special election in May to fill the vacant District 6 seat followed by a general election in November. I will be involved in candidate forums and discussing various issues with the candidates.
I will also be working on county-level priorities particularly around housing & climate.
I’ve been appointed to the CAP-HC board. You can read more about this county program here.
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.
Did you know?
The city website has a Rental and Housing Dashboard? Visit the interactive page for information on Rental & Affordable Housing, Townhomes & Condos, and Senior & Assisted Living options.
What’s Happening in March?
Mar 5 - Presidential Nomination Primary 7 am - 8 pm
Election day is Tuesday, March 5. Polls are open from 7 a.m.-8 p.m.
Vote in-person at your polling place
The deadline to return absentee ballots to City Hall is 8 p.m.
If you’re in line at 8 p.m., you’re allowed to vote.
Mar 12 - 7:00 p.m. Community Solar Workshop
Mar 15 - 11:30 a.m. 2024 State of the City
Mar 20 - 6:30 p.m. Managing Buckthorn Workshop
Mar 23 - 10:00 a.m. Spring Eggstravaganza