CANDO Board Meeting | Wednesday, June 17th

CANDO Board Meeting this Wednesday, June 17th, from 6-8pm at Park Avenue Church!

What's happened in Central Neighborhood? What's next?

Updates from CANDO Board of Directors and time for community conversation.

In-person ASL interpretation available upon request - email Communications Organizer jai@thecentralneighborhood.com

In-person English to Spanish interpretation by Minnesota Translator and Interpreter Coop

Can't make it in person? Join on Zoom at https://tr.ee/HevjtGLVja or the section titled "Register for CANDO Board Meetings on Zoom" on our linktree.

BLOCKED! Special Assessment Rejected in Historic Decision by Council

Dear neighbor,

We Won!

On Thursday, June 11th the Minneapolis City Council voted 13-0 to REJECT the special assessment that we were facing in George Floyd Square - a $636,000 bill that would have pushed some of our neighbors out of our neighborhood.​ Together, we participated in what may have been the first group objection to a special assessment ever. ​

How We Got Here

On May 13th CANDO held a meeting to talk about upcoming construction projects and to hear about the tax impacts. We learned that our neighbors were facing bills of up to $47,000 (called special assessments) for the road reconstruction. ​PPNA and BNA sent out email blasts with information on how to object. CANDO staff and volunteers knocked on 62 doors and obtained 33 signatures, encouraging people to attend the June 4th hearing to submit their objection in person.​ So many of our neighbors spoke up at this hearing - thank you for your courage and leadership! The testimony shared at the public hearing as well as the many written comments submitted by our neighbors were powerful and moving [Public Comment Files 1 and 2]. 

​By working together, we ensured that our representatives had the evidence to fight for us. Council Member Stevenson​ and Chavez - thank you for fighting for a​ solution.

Public Hearing for the GFS Special Assessment Tax (June 2026)

Over these past few weeks we have stood together against unfair assessments, challenged the status-quo of displacement, and ensured our voices are heard by those who are making decisions about us - without us.​

This decision proves one thing - our voice is powerful when united.

It is ​both an honor and ​a privilege to stand by your side.

Respectfully,

Lane Brown | they/them

Co-Executive Director, Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization (CANDO), lane@thecentralneighborhood.com

June 10th Letter for City Council from CANDO Leadership 2026

June 10, 2026

ATTN: Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey;

Council Members Elliott Payne (President), Jamal Osman (Vice-President), Aisha Chughtai (Majority Leader), Robin Wonsley (Minority Leader), Michael Rainville, LaTrisha Vetaw, Pearll Warren, Elizabeth Shaffer, Soren Stevenson, Jason Chavez, Jamison Whiting, Aurin Chowdhury, and Linea Palmisano;

CPED Director Erik Hansen; Manager of Economic Development, Miles Mercer


RESPONSE TO LEGISLATIVE FILE 2026-00440 (38TH STREET AND CHICAGO AVENUE (GEORGE FLOYD SQUARE) STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT); LEGISLATIVE FILE 2026-00626; and LEGISLATIVE FILE 2026-00603 (AWARDING EXCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS TO MINNESOTA AGAPE MOVEMENT)

Dear Mayor Frey, Members of the Minneapolis City Council and Minneapolis City Staff,

Our organization has paid close attention to the conversations being shared by community groups, stakeholders, city staff and businesses in this city – and beyond – when it comes to the development of the People’s Way. At no point during the engagement/selection process did the community feel that we were on equal footing with the city as a partner. The city demonstrated top-down and chauvinistic practices when dealing with our community organizations, which contributed to a lack of trust on this and other projects regarding 38th and Chicago Avenue. Because of this, we cannot in good conscience take the results from the city’s engagement process as a definitive reflection of what our community wants. We have listened carefully to our residents. We have examined the results of the survey and conducted our own qualitative surveys within the neighborhood to determine if a community consensus is present – it is not. 

Several facts are abundantly clear:

  1. Our neighbors believe that stewardship of the People’s Way should be in the hands of those most impacted by anti-Black racism and state violence.

  2. The process of the redevelopment of George Floyd Square including the People’s Way has been retraumatizing for Black people who live and work in our neighborhoods.

  3. A complete lack of care has been demonstrated at multiple points throughout this process, causing further emotional and financial stress and harm by:

    • Repeated delays and lack of communication regarding the selection process, timeline and development priorities for the People’s Way;

    • Ongoing lack of communication around street construction timelines, processes, resident impacts and business supports;

    • Ongoing lack of transparency of the funding and implementation of the 38th Street Thrive Strategic Development Plan;

    • A special assessment of $636,447 levied against predominantly Black and immigrant neighbors living and working in the intersection of George Floyd Square;

    • Non-Black Council members degrading Black institutions in press conferences.

Our neighbors do not believe that the Minneapolis City Council is the appropriate body to hold a decision about the future of the People’s Way or 38th and Chicago.

We invite you to an alternative solution. 

The Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization (CANDO) formally calls for a halt in the decision for the People’s Way. We request the reestablishment of the Community Co-Creation Team. Our community needs careful, mediated time to arrive at a solution without external pressure.

The 38th and Chicago Community Co-Creation Team will oversee the selection and development processes for the People’s Way and implement a community benefits agreement for the site. This Commission will implement the 38th Street Thrive Strategic Development Plan through collaborating with city staff and residents to develop and implement policies and procedures that support community development, facilitating public information and education along the way. The primary objective of this Commission is to return the decisions being made about this community – back to the community – promoting and facilitating racial healing and justice through building trust, transparency and accountability for the people of Minneapolis. 

We believe that we are stronger when we work together, and we understand that this process has been driving us apart.

Our recommended stakeholders for the 38th and Chicago Community Co-Creation Team are as follows:

  1. Neighbor - 3700 Block Columbus Avenue South

  2. Neighbor - 3700 Block Chicago Avenue South

  3. Neighbor - 3700 Block Elliot Avenue South

  4. Neighbor - 3800 Block Elliot Avenue South

  5. Neighbor - 3800 Block Chicago Avenue South

  6. Neighbor - 3800 Block Elliot Avenue South

  7. Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization (CANDO)

  8. Bryant Neighborhood Organization (BNO)

  9. Bancroft Neighborhood Association (BNA)

  10. Powderhorn Park Neighborhood Association (PPNA)

  11. 38th & Chicago Business Coalition (38TH+CHI)

  12. Community Visioning Council (CVC)

  13. Worldwide Outreach for Christ (WWOC)

  14. Calvary Lutheran Church (ELCA)

  15. Centro de Trabajadores Unidos en Lucha (CTUL)

  16. Minnesota AGAPE Movement

  17. Rise & Remember

  18. Community Planning and Economic Development (CPED)

  19. Hennepin County District 4

  20. City Council Ward 8

  21. City Council Ward 9

We believe in collaboration, not competition. 

We believe that another world is possible.

Do you?


Respectfully,

Lane Brown and Mickella Rolfes

Co-Executive Director Leadership Team

Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization (CANDO)

lane@thecentralneighborhood.com

mickella@thecentralneighborhood.com

Acknowledgement & Transparency note

CANDO abstains from any formal endorsement of the People’s Way development given a potential conflict of interest. 

Our statement regarding the development of People's Way is meant to convey one idea: the City of Minneapolis caused the root harm of this issue – the murder of a Black man at the hands of an MPD officer – and continues to cause harm to our community. CANDO is not a bidder for development of People's Way. We stand ready to collaborate with the organization selected.

Excerpt from 38th Street & Chicago Avenue (George Floyd Square) Street Reconstruction Project: Project designation, cost estimate, and setting public hearing (RCA-2026-00359)

Background Analysis 

The project will reconstruct 38th Street East between Park Avenue and 10th Avenue South and Chicago Avenue between 37th Street East and 39th Street East. 

The scope of work will include full reconstruction of the entire public right-of-way and will include new sidewalks, new ADA pedestrian ramps, boulevards with trees, green stormwater infrastructure, new all ages and abilities bikeways, traffic calming improvements, pavement, curb and gutter, pedestrian scale street lighting, and utility improvements. 

Key elements include restoring transit service along Chicago Avenue with the METRO D Line and Route 5, including new stops south of 38th Street, while maintaining Route 23 service on 38th Street. 

Schedule and Funding 

The project is planned to be constructed beginning in the 2026 construction season. The 38th Street and Chicago Avenue construction cost estimate is $14,868,343. The City’s funding breakdown is estimated as follows: 

$2,136,000 in Levy Funded Debt 

$10,520,000 in General Funds Transfer 

$1,000,000 in Municipal State Aid Funds 

$636,447 in Special Assessment Bonds 

$382,500 in Storm Funds 

$151,000 in Sanitary Funds 

$312,000 in Water Funds

Street Reconstruction Assessments 

As provided in Article IX, Section 9.6(c) of the City Charter, a list of parcels with owner’s names, as nearly as can be readily ascertained, which would be benefited by the assessment for the project, is on file with the City Engineer’s Special Assessment Office. The proposed street reconstruction special assessments were determined by applying the 2026 Uniform Assessment Rates (UAR) to the land area of benefited parcels located within the street influence zone along the improved streets. The City uses a formula that combines influence area with an annually established UAR. This formula is carefully considered and applied by City staff, and it is intended to account for and reflect each project’s value to benefitted properties. The 2026 reconstruction rates are: 

$3.20/ sq. ft. - Non-residential 

$1.12/ sq. ft. - Residential 

The proposed total assessment amount for the 38th Street and Chicago Avenue Reconstruction Project is $636,446.46. Individual assessments over $150 would begin collection on 2028 real estate tax statements with interest charged at a rate to be set by the Minneapolis Finance Department and assessments of $150 or less would be collected in their entirety on the 2028 real estate tax statements with interest charged at a rate to be set by the Minneapolis Finance Department. Information has been provided in the notices as to how persons may prepay the special assessments in full without interest if they so choose. City Council has passed resolutions whereby a deferment of special assessments may be obtained by showing hardship for any homestead property owned by a person 65 years of age or older, active military service, or retired by virtue of a permanent and total disability. 

Abandonment and Removal of Conflicting Areaways 

Section 95.140 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances provides a procedure for dealing with areaway encroachments that would interfere with public improvements being made in the public right-of-way such as street construction. Before the City may abandon and remove conflicting areaways (upon the failure of the abutting property owner to resolve or agree to resolve the conflict) and then later assess the costs, a public hearing must be held. Public Works recommends that this areaway public hearing be held in conjunction with the Project Approval and Public Hearing. A second Public Hearing will be held at a later date to consider the proposed special assessments against any affected properties for the cost of the areaway abandonment and removals.


To read more: Visit RCA-2026-00359 - 38th Street and Chicago Avenue (George Floyd Square) Street Reconstruction Project: Project designation, cost estimate, and setting public hearing

A PDF of the RCA is available on this website, current as of 5/26/2026.

SPECIAL TAX INCREASE OF $636,446 IN GEORGE FLOYD SQUARE AT 38TH & CHI

Live in or near George Floyd Square? You May Be Facing an Additional Tax Increase from the upcoming construction! There’s still time to appeal - join us!

Residents and Businesses must file a special assessment appeal by the due date on the Notice of Intent to Assess letter received in the mail. The appeal hearing date is on June 4th at 1:30pm. Residents and businesses must submit the written appeal before the hearing date. If you come to the hearing without filing an appeal, the City may not be able to hear your case. 

If you disagree with Black Businesses and residents of George Floyd Square paying the cost of the reconstruction of the street, you can submit your comments online and reference case #2026-00440. Submit such in writing online here: minneapolismn.gov/government/city-council/meetings/public-comment/ 

You can attend the hearing on June 4th to support the residents and business owners in person.

How to Appeal the Special Assessment

  1. File an appeal online (This is the easiest way to appeal)

  2. Submit your appeal by mail

  3. Submit your appeal in person

Attend the hearing at City Hall during the Climate and Infrastructure Committee

The hearing room is on the ground floor of Minneapolis City Hall in Room 1A. 350 Fifth St. S, Minneapolis, MN 55415

What Happens During the Hearing

An administrative hearing officer will:

  1. Hear testimony

  2. Take evidence from both sides

  3. Make a decision about your appeal

How Long Does this Process Take?

  1. Usually, more than one case is scheduled for the same hearing.

  2. Cases are often heard in the order that people arrive.

  3. Hearings usually take less than an hour and a half.

  4. If you have questions about timing or scheduling, contact hearings@minneapolismn.gov 

Understand Your Decision

After the hearing, you will receive a decision in the mail.

Here are the Possible Outcomes:

  1. Imposed: You must pay the fee or fine. 

  2. Reduced: You pay a lower amount.

  3. Stayed: If you meet certain conditions, you might not need to pay some or all of the special assessment. If you do not meet those conditions, you have to pay the whole amount.

  4. Dismissed: No payment is due.


At the end of each levy year, the Minneapolis City Council votes to certify the year's assessments. In 2026, the City Council will certify the levy on November 12.

Learn more about the hearing process:

https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/departments/reg-services/administrative-hearings/hearing-process/

Construction on 38th & Chicago begins June 8th

CONSTRUCTION ON 38TH AND CHICAGO BEGINS JUNE 8TH OF THIS YEAR

We're hosting a Community Listening Session on Wednesday, May 13th from 6-8pm at Park Avenue Church (3400 Park Avenue South). Enter off the parking lot on 34th & Oakland. Can’t attend in-person? Hybrid options available, register ahead of time by visiting linktr.ee/centralmpls and pressing the button that says “38th & Chicago Community Listening Session | 5/13.”

We're asking questions and advocating for the following:

  • Residential & Commercial Tax Freeze for 38th and Chicago

  • Community-designed process for construction

  • Deep Partnership across the organizations and coalitions in the neighborhood

What do you believe is needed during construction? 

Guests include Hennepin County Commissioner Angela Conley, Minneapolis City Council Member Soren Stevenson and staff from Minneapolis Public Works. 

LA CONSTRUCCIÓN EN 38TH Y CHICAGO COMIENZA el 8 de JUNIO DE ESTE AÑO

Estamos organizando una sesión de escucha comunitaria el miércoles 13 de mayo de 6-8pm en la iglesia Park Avenue (3400 Park Avenue Sur). Salga del estacionamiento en 34th & Oakland. ¿No puede asistir en persona? Opciones híbridas disponibles, regístrese con antelación visitando linktr.ee/centralmpls y pulsando el botón que dice “38th & Chicago Community Listening Session | 5/13”.

Estamos haciendo preguntas y abogando por lo siguiente: Congelación de impuestos residenciales y comerciales de para la 38a y Proceso diseñado por la comunidad de Chicago para la construcción Asociación Profunda de a través de las organizaciones y coaliciones en el vecindario

¿Qué cree que se necesita durante la construcción? 

Entre los invitados de se encuentran la comisionada del condado de Hennepin, Angela Conley, el concejal Soren Stevenson y el personal de Obras Públicas de Minneapolis.

Plant-Grow-Share | April 2026

Join us for our last Seed Circle of Spring! Find out what’s happening on the block with PLANT-GROW-SHARE this growing season!
¡Acompáñanos en nuestro último “Círculo de semillas” de esta primavera! ¡Descubre qué se cuece en el barrio con PLANT-GROW-SHARE esta temporada de cultivo!

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Soil Safety - Seguridad del suelo

Plant-Grow-Share is working with researchers at the University of Minnesota to try to identify what happens to soil when tear gas or riot control agents are used. Scientists are testing for evidence of contamination from tear gas in the snow and the soil.

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What have you seen on our streets?

What have you seen on our streets? What does our neighborhood need to thrive? Where do you need support, and what do you have to share? Join Council Member Soren Stevenson and Commissioner Angela Conley for a neighborhood meeting tonight, Wednesday, March 18th from 6-8pm.

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Monday 1/19: Nonviolent Direct Action Training & Monarca Upstander Observer Training

Neighbor, we’re in this together.

While ICE escalates attacks on our immigrant neighbors, as well as observers, the Central neighborhood must step into our shared values of courage, care, and community.
We know that we care for us and we keep us safe.

Join us on Monday, January 19 for free trainings to help keep us safe! Pro-Immigrant, Pro-Labor, Pro-Democracy! Now available in the Central neighborhood of Minneapolis.

Visit the link below to register and receive location information.

Choose between these three trainings:
12-2pm Monarca Upstander Observer Training (FULL)

3-6:30pm NVDA Training

7-9pm Monarca Upstander Observer Training

Whether you have never joined a direct action, or you've planned one, this hands-on training is for you. Together, we will:

  • Learn what makes direct actions successful (or not successful).

  • Practice key hands-on skills for safe, fun, and effective direct actions, from de-escalation to linking arms to marshaling.

  • Connect with fellow community members who are committed to safe, joyful resistance against white supremacy, corporate greed, and authoritarianism.

Register for Tomorrow's Training

Response to Shooting on 34th and Portland

Dear Community,

This morning a neighbor was shot and killed by agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (also known as ICE) in the area of 34th Street East and Portland Avenue South in the central neighborhood.

We are outraged, disgusted and horrified by these actions. 


As your neighborhood organization, we affirm the following:

  1. No human being is illegal.

  2. Immigrants and refugees are welcome here.

  3. Everyone has the right to feel safe.

  4. Observing our government in public is a legal right.

  5. We are stronger together.



We understand that this administration has declared war on our community, our neighborhood, our city and our state. We will not be intimidated. 




As your neighborhood organization, we commit to the following:

  1. We will be a vehicle to resource the community, and we feel prepared to do so with integrity.

  2. We will use our resources and voice to defend the humanity of all of our neighbors.

  3. We will move with transparency and communicate with love.

  4. We will be accountable for the times we fail to do any of the above. 





We are requesting the city of Minneapolis to hold a press conference and support resource distribution to ensure neighbors can stay safe - with prompt psychological first aid response to neighbors who witnessed the murder.





All of us, or none of us,





Mickella Rolfes & Lane Brown

Co-Executive Directors

Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization (CANDO)




Resources:

  1. What do you do if your loved one is detained by ICE?

    1. Contact the Rapid Response line: 612-441-2881

    2. Contact the Paralegal line: 651-372-8642

  2. What do you do if you are detained by ICE?

    1. You have constitutional rights (Espanol)

      1. NO ABRA LA PUERTA si un agente de inmigración está tocando la puerta.

      2. NO CONTESTE NINGUNA PREGUNTA de un agente de inmigración si trata de hablar con usted. Usted tiene el derecho a guardar silencio.

      3. NO FIRME NADA sin antes hablar con un abogado. Usted tiene el derecho de hablar con un abogado.

      4. SI USTED ESTA AFUERA DE SU CASA, pregúntele al agente si tiene la libertad de irse y si le dice que sí, váyase con tranquilidad.

      5. ENTRÉGUELE ESTA TARJETA EL AGENTE. Si usted está dentro de su casa, muestre la tarjeta por la ventana o pásela debajo de la puerta. (Las tarjetas están disponibles en monarcamn.org y en la oficina de CANDO, en el tercer piso del Centro Comunitario Sabathani).

      6. ICE ESTA PRESENTE? Llama al 612.441.2881 para hablar con alguien en nuestra línea de respuesta rápida.

      7. TIENES DUDAS O PREGUNTAS? Llama al 651.372.8642 y conéctate con nuestra línea de conoce tus derechos.

    2. You have constitutional rights (English)

      1. DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR if an immigration agent is knocking on the door.

      2. DO NOT ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS from an immigration agent if they try to talk to you. You have the right to remain silent.

      3. DO NOT SIGN ANYTHING without first speaking to a lawyer. You have the right to speak with a lawyer.

      4. IF YOU ARE OUTSIDE OF YOUR HOME, ask the agent if you are free to leave and if they say yes, leave calmly.

      5. GIVE THIS CARD TO THE AGENT. If you are inside of your home, show the card through the window or slide it under the door. (Cards available from monarcamn.org and the CANDO office on the 3rd floor of the Sabathani Community Center.)

      6. SEE ICE? Call 612.441.2881 to talk to someone on our Rapid Response line.

      7. GOT QUESTIONS OR UNSURE? Call 651.372.8642 to connect with our Know Your Rights line.

    3. What to say to federal agents (English)

      1. “I do not wish to speak with you, answer your questions, or sign or hand you any documents based on my 5th Amendment rights under the United States Constitution.”

      2. “I do not give you permission to enter my home based on my 4th Amendment rights under the United States Constitution unless you have a warrant to enter, signed by a judge or magistrate with my name on it that you slide under the door.” (example here) (el ejemplo)

      3. “I do not give you permission to search any of my belongings based on my 4th Amendment rights.”

      4. “I choose to exercise my constitutional rights.”

  3. More resources available at Monarca (monarcamn.org)

  4. What do you do if you see ICE? 

    1. Call the rapid response line: 612-441-2881

    2. Paralegal line: 651-372-8642

    3. DO:

      1. Blow short blasts with a whistle if you see ICE. Whistles are available from the CANDO office on the 3rd floor of the Sabathani Community Center.

      2. Blow long blasts with a whistle if you see ICE or other federal agents kidnapping a targeted person. Whistles are available from the CANDO office on the 3rd floor of the Sabathani Community Center.

      3. Honk your horn if you see ICE vehicles on the road.

      4. Try to get the targeted person’s name, DOB, country of origin. This helps Monarca intervene and find them before they are moved out of state. Try to get contact info of others left behind - also helpful to Monarca. Report this information to the rapid response line.

      5. Back up if instructed.

    4. DO NOT:

      1. Take any video of the targeted person.

  5. Take a legal observer training

    1. Monarca

    2. MIRAC

Example of a Judicial Warrant:







SPEAK UP & SPEAK OUT! CITY BUDGET HEARING TONIGHT at 6:05pm

YOUR VOICE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Tonight is a great night to fight for community! We’re gathering downtown to lift our collective voices in supporting the -

  1. Increase of funding to neighborhood organizations through the Equitable Engagement Fund 

  2. 38th and Chicago Business Support Plan which will assist the neighborhood in creating a vibrant, safe, and culturally grounded commercial corridor.

  3. 38th Street Thrive Strategic Development Plan (Budget Amendment) which honors the legacy of Black history along 38th street and invests in housing stabilization for our neighbors

Will you lend us your voice in supporting these initiatives?

Attend in Person at the Public Hearing for the City Budget on the third floor in room 350 at the Public Service Center (PSC), 250 S 4th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415 .

  • Register to speak up to 30 minutes before the hearing. 

  • Plan to bring someone to back you up! We need a strong representation. 

  • You will be given 2 minutes. At the end of your time, you may hear a timer go off. The Chair will tell you that your time is up.

  • Certain rules apply to Public Hearings. Signs are not allowed, but shirts representing your cause are! Speak respectfully using titles when possible. (tinyurl.com/smac25)

  • Give yourself plenty of time to find Parking (Parking costs are higher downtown: carpool or use public transportation if possible)

  • You’re on TV! Be mindful that everything you say or submit online to the public comment is public record and will be available online for others to view.

Participate Online

Submit written comments online to the City Clerk (minneapolismn.gov/government/city-council/meetings/public-comment), making sure to reference the case or action number (listed in parentheses next to each item number below) that you’re speaking about. The City of Minneapolis makes all comments public and includes them in the public record and online. Only include information that you are comfortable making public.


Watch Online

Public Hearing on Tuesday evening can be viewed using the YouTube link: youtube.com/watch?v=iA0vY0H4ooQ

SAMPLE SCRIPT

My name is ____________. I live in ward ____________  in the ____________ neighborhood.


I'm here today to urge you to (support/not support) the:

  • Increase of funding to neighborhood organizations through the Equitable Engagement Fund 

  • 38th and Chicago Business Support Plan

  • Community Streets Plan (Community Visioning Council)

  • 38th Street Thrive (Budget Amendment)

  • East Phillips Urban Farm & Roof Depot

  • ICE & City Separation Ordinance

  • ________________________________________

(This/These) issue(s) are important to me because:

  • Neighborhood organizations (2025-00901) have/are (community gardens, urban farms, food access, language education, emergency response for federal agents, important city infrastructure, racial equity requires resources, citizen engagement & organizing, fiscal sponsors, community solutions to Public Safety, etc.)

    • ________________________________________

  • 38th & Chi Business Support Plan (2025-01326) (46 years of property tax abatement: retroactive until 2020, flexible-open plan while incorporating spaces for reflection, cultural expression, and remembrance)

    • ________________________________________

  • Community Streets Plan (2025-01309) (CVC vision for George Floyd Square, community-informed design, space for a permanent memorial to George Floyd)

    • ________________________________________

  • 38th Street Thrive (2025-00901) (Amendment #27) represents (legacy and heritage of the southside African American community, preserving economic vibrancy, creative identity, and affordability, strengthens the vitality, resilience and partnership of the people who live and work in the district)

    • ________________________________________

  • The East Phillips Urban Farm / Roof Depot (2023-00736) (stewardship, ethical accountability, solar-powered indoor farm generating year-round fresh produce, as well as affordable housing, communal spaces, 500+ jobs)

    • ________________________________________

  • ICE & City Separation Ordinance (2025-00716) (no information-sharing between police and federal agencies; no participation in federal enforcement, even in supportive roles like crowd control; require federal agents show their faces and wear official badges with name plates; and “punitive measures” up to and including termination for personnel or agencies violating the separation ordinance)

    • ________________________________________

WHO REPRESENTS ME AT THE CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS?

The Central neighborhood is represented by Ward 8 Council Member Andrea Jenkins and Ward 9 Council Member Jason Chavez. Uncertain of who represents you? Identify your representative online at minneapolismn.gov/government/city-council/find-my-ward

Learn More about the City’s Budget Process online at www.minneapolismn.gov/government/budget/