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1a) KFNA is asking neighbors to share your thoughts, ideas, and vision here:
What is the survey for?
As we move through the Covid-19 pandemic and the city-wide (and global) reverberations of the murder of George Floyd by MPD, Kingfield Neighborhood Association (KFNA) is taking time to get insights and input from the Kingfield community about the mission, role, and programming of KFNA.
Why are we doing the survey?
In the next 3 years, regular funding for KFNA will drop by 60% , due to a new Minneapolis funding program that prioritizes majority BIPOC and historically disinvested neighborhoods. In this new funding environment, the KFNA Board wants to make sure the association is prioritizing the issues and programs most important to everyone in the neighborhood.
How will you make sure responses represent the neighborhood?
We aim to get 400-800 responses to this survey between May-August 2021, aiming for a representational response of 5-10% of the neighborhood. There are ~8000 residents in Kingfield, 63% renters, 35% homeowners. 78% of the neighborhood is white, 22% BIPOC.
Still have questions? Contact KFNA at info@kingfield.org
1b) Wentworth Plaza [End of the!] Summer Concert Series
Sept 23: Kerns & the Hemispheres [modern rock with interesting melodies and harmonies]
Sept 30: John Kerns [solo electric]
all shows are free
all shows start at 7pm
all shows welcome digital and cash tips
all shows are performed at Wentworth Plaza [4507 Wentworth Ave]
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2a) Minneapolis Redistricting Group Listening Session for the 2021-22 Redistricting Project
Tuesday, September 21st, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Virtual broadcast (information below)
The Minneapolis Redistricting Group invites you to a listening session sponsored by the Office of the City Clerk. During the session, the Redistricting Group will describe the Redistricting project that will redraw boundaries of Minneapolis wards and park districts based on the 2020 census. New boundaries help ensure that you are fairly represented on the Minneapolis City Council and Park and Recreation Board.
We’ll discuss the timing of the project, the production of new boundary maps and answer any questions or concerns residents have at this early stage of the process.
To watch the live session, you have these options:
If you’d like to speak live with the Redistricting Group, please sign-up here at least 24 hours in advance of the listening session. We will email you a phone number and conference code to participate in the live meeting by phone.
You can submit your questions ahead of the meeting or contact us at: redistricting@minneapolismn.gov
More information about Redistricting is here: www.minneapolismn.gov/redistricting
2b) Sanctuary Supply Closet Needs
Drop-off location South Nicollet Action Center, 3537 Nicollet (inside front lobby, please wear a mask when you deliver items)
Items accepted 10 AM-3 PM Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, Sept 21,22,23 & 28, 29, 30
Support folks currently living in encampments. The Sanctuary Movement team and South Side Harm Reduction collective are seeking donations of the following items, either new or gently used.
- Tents! Preferably 6 person or larger
- New socks and underwear
- New t-shirts and undershirts
- Batteries of all sizes
- Tarps
- Bungee cords, paracords
- Lanterns and Flashlights
- Tylenol, ibuprofen, etc.
- Sleeping Bags
- Misc. camping gear
- Notebooks and art supplies
If you have questions about needs outside of this list, or how to connect people in need with supplies, please contact Kingfield neighbor Raquel Sidie-Wagner at raquelsidie@gmail.com.
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3a) Confused about Charter Amendments? Watch the September KFNA Board Meeting with Special Presentation by City Clerk Casey Carl
Recorded and shared now on YouTube
Get an overview of the Charter and a brief overview of the three charter amendments on the ballot this year. Entire presentation including Q & A is about 1 hour long.
3b) District 6 Park Board Forum
Tuesday, September 28th, 7:00 PM -8:30 PM
Online & In Person Option
Facebook Event Page
Volunteers from Kingfield have been partnering with other SW neighborhoods to co-host a Non-partisan District 6 Park Board Candidate Forum moderated by the League of Women Voters.
Questions to be submitted by advanced registrations.
Registration link: bit.ly/mprbdist6
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/527133631710654
Questions? Want to get involved in GOTV? Contact Sarah at sarah@kingfield.org.
3c) Charter Education Forum
Saturday, October 16, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Mayflower Church, 106 E Diamond Lake Road
On November 2nd, Minneapolis votes on three charter amendments that will determine the future of public safety, rent control, and the structure of our local government. Learn about all 3 City Charter Amendments from groups advocating on each side of each amendment at a public forum occurring on Saturday October 16th from 10am-11:30am at Mayflower Church (106 E Diamond Lake Rd, Minneapolis, MN 55419) or streaming live.
Register to attend in-person or to get the livestream link.
Questions about the amendments? You can also submit questions at the link above through October 4th!
If attending in person, masks are required and vaccination strongly recommended for those eligible. We will be limiting capacity to maintain safe distancing. If COVID19 conditions do not allow for a safe event, we will remove the in person audience and only offer virtual viewing.
At this public forum, the Charter Education Team, a partnership of Southwest Minneapolis Neighborhood Organizations, is hosting six speaker advocates in favor of and opposed to each charter amendment. Each will give a short speech, will make their case, and will help you decide which way to vote. The speakers include:
- JaNae Bates from Yes 4 Minneapolis (Stance: For Department of Public Safety), a coalition of residents, neighbors, businesses, organizations, faith communities, and families across the city who are seeking to create a safe Minneapolis and to change the Minneapolis charter to create a Department of Public Safety.
- All of MPLS (Stance: Against Department of Public Safety), a coalition of DFL activists, labor unions, community leaders, and residents from across Minneapolis who are working to elect leaders and enact changes that promote accountability of candidates and elected officials and who are advocating to keep the Minneapolis Police Department in place and to instill just and accountable policing in Minneapolis.
- Charter for Change (Stance: For Change in Government Structure), an organization of Minneapolis residents, organizations and businesses, affiliated with Minneapolis Together who are advocating for a change in Minneapolis government structure as to make it more efficient and equitable.
- Ben Whalen from ISAIAH/Faith in Minnesota (Stance: Against Change in Government Structure), a faith-based coalition of communities who are fighting for racial and economic justice in Minnesota.
- Minneapolis United for Rent Control (MURC) (Stance: For Rent Stabilization Policies), an organization that is advocating for a strong rent control policy, free from corporate loopholes, covering all renters, and tying rent increases to the cost of living.
- Cecil Smith from Minnesota Multi Housing Association (MHA) (Stance: Against Rent Stabilization Policies), a coalition of the state’s largest apartment management companies, developers, common interest communities, and providers of related products and services (managers of properties) who are supporting the multi-housing industry.
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