Posts by Ann
March 2024 Civic Buzz: Minneapolis’ new Strong Mayor system
This event has passed. Watch the recording here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Fn6ert9kbQ March’s Civic Buzz (and discussion topic) will be Government Structure; Minneapolis’ new Strong Mayor system, 2 years in. Our plan is…
Read MoreStar Tribune Editorial November 6, 2023
From the Star Tribune Editorial Board Thank you, League of Women Voters League of Women Voters of Minnesota’s 2,300 members across the state are doing work vital to our democracy.…
Read MoreFebruary 2024 Civic Buzz: Homelessness in Minneapolis and Hennepin County
This event has passed. Watch the recording here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMeQfB_dja0 Homelessness is in the headlines in Minneapolis, across the State of MN and in much of the United States. In Minnesota, after…
Read MoreNovember 2023 Civic Buzz: Elder Healthcare – Info and Advocacy in MN
This Event has passed. Please watch the replay by clicking here Elder Care is a complicated and emotional subject, which will touch most of our lives, whether for ourselves or our…
Read MoreOctober Civic Buzz: Voting Rights with Secretary Simon
October Civic Buzz: Voting Rights with Secretary Simon This Event has passed. Please watch the replay by clicking here MN Secretary of State Steve Simon on Voting Rights – the many…
Read MoreNew Community Safety Commissioner and Budget for Police Reform Announced
Two events initiated by Mayor Frey in mid-September highlighted public safety initiatives in the city. Frey nominated Todd Barnette, Hennepin County Chief Judge, to become the next community safety commissioner.…
Read More2023 Minneapolis Local Election Education – Check It Out!
The League of Women Voters Minneapolis is once again providing a series of six articles for voters, this year on the 2023 Minneapolis Election. In 2023 all 13 Wards will elect a City Council Representative, so our focus will be to educate the community on the importance of this local election and encourage community members to VOTE LOCAL. Each article will be distributed the first Monday of the month, beginning in April, for publication in the subsequent month’s online and print edition. The articles will cover topics such as the Role of the City Council, Rank Choice Voting, What is on Your Ballot? and more… Articles will also be available on the League website by going to the For Voters Page!
Read MoreMay Civic Buzz: Police Reform and Public Safety
September – Climate Change; the Minneapolis Climate Equity Plan Civic Buzz Sept 7th, 7-8:30 (on Zoom) with guest Kim Havey, the Minneapolis Health Department’s Director of Sustainability, and White House…
Read MoreThe Voter – Spring 23′
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Read MoreApril Civic Buzz: Partnerships to End Homelessness
This Event has PASSED. Please watch the replay on our YouTube by clicking HERE! As Community Connection Manager, Craig shares Beacon’s vision that all people have a home, no exceptions,…
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