October Civic Buzz: Voting Rights with Secretary Simon
October Civic Buzz: Voting Rights with Secretary Simon Tuesday, Oct 3, 7-8pm via Google Meet MN Secretary of State Steve Simon on Voting Rights – the many new voting laws passed in the most recent legislative session, and what’s left to do. Steve Simon is Minnesota’s 22nd Secretary of State. He was sworn into office on…
Read MoreUnderstanding the State and Federal Public Safety Findings
The LWVMpls Reimagining Public Safety Committee has been following the city, state, and federal efforts to reform the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) and generally improve public safety in our city. This summer there have been three major milestones reached in this process: the release of the United States Department of Justice’s (DOJ) report on its…
Read MorePolice Reform: What to Expect from the Settlement Agreement
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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 Environmental Justice Advisory Council member. Director Havey will discuss the Minneapolis Climate Equity Plan, passed in July 2023 by the Mpls City Council. His department…
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, with both future and current Beacon leaders and supporters. By leading informational tours, presenting to congregations, civic organizations, or businesses, and representing Beacon in public,…
Read MoreLunch with the League
Curious to see what League has been up to? New to League and want to get connected? Grab you lunch and sit down with us this Wednesday, February 15th at noon (via Zoom)! We will be welcoming some new members, covering what League has been up to, and talk about ways that you can get…
Read MoreMarch Civic Buzz: Minneapolis Public Schools: Challenges and Opportunities
**This event has passed. Watch the replay by clicking HERE! Also please note:For those of you watching the video of our Civic Buzz, Chair Sharon El-Amin is willing to accept questions by email or phone. You can reach her at [email protected] or 612.986.3281 MPS Board of Education Chair to speak at March Civic Buzz Chair Sharon El-Amin, the…
Read MoreLWV Minneapolis Program Planning Meeting Recap
Please click HERE to view the notes from the LWV Mpls Program Planning session that occurred on January 21.
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