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Affordable Housing in Minneapolis: History, Status and Needs

This conversation with local affordable housing experts will provide a snapshot of the state of affordable housing in Minneapolis, including how we got here, an overview of current challenges facing our region and opportunities for action. The panel will be facilitated by Debra Behrens, Aeon’s Chief Advancement Officer. Aeon is a Minneapolis based, low-income housing […]

The Civic Buzz meets the first Tuesday of each month, with new topics and speaker, followed by discussion. 5:30-7:30pm. at the Black Forest Inn, Minneapolis. Click here for previous Civic Buzz programs.

The Voter Newsletter – May 2017

In this month’s issue: May topic: Redistricting -Time for Reform CMAL: Public Health Emergencies Duchess Harris Speaker at Annual Meeting Acting Up, Civic Buzz Politics of the Personal Donors, Volunteers, New Members The May Voter newsletter.

LWV US Statement on Charlottesville events

Washington, DC – League of Women Voters president Chris Carson issued the following statement following the horrific acts by white supremacists in Virginia this weekend: “Yesterday the world watched in horror as white supremacists gathered in Charlottesville, Virginia. There is no place for hatred and violence in our democracy and all leaders must condemn these acts of domestic terrorism. […]

Affordable Housing Forum

Mark your calendars for later this fall. The LWV Roseville Area and the Council of Metropolitan Area Leagues of Women Voters (CMAL) are co-sponsoring a public forum on affordable housing in the metropolitan area. Knowledgable panelists include: Chip Halbach, Executive Director, Minnesota Housing Partnership, Cathy Bennett, Chair of housing initiative at the Urban Land Institute, […]

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