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A Northside Newsletter: W5

From Ward 5 Minneapolis City Council Member, Jeremiah Ellison.

Open Coffee Hours with Jeremiah! 


Join me from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM every Monday for Open Coffee Hours! These are informal and a chance for me to hear directly from you while we share coffee or a meal (virtually). 

Office hours is on a first come first served basis. Please try not to call in past 12:50 p.m. as we want to leave enough time to chat about what you'd like to discuss.

Please RSVP below, and my staff will follow-up with the call-in details. If you have any questions or concerns, reach out to Policy Associate Dieu Do at dieu.do@minneapolismn.gov. 
RSVP for Coffee Hours here

Ward 5 Community Conversation

 
Do you have any ideas for policy solutions to help your fellow neighbors? Yes?! Come share them with us! 

The Ward 5 Office is gathering with community members on Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Shiloh Temple to discuss solutions to better the Northside and would be honored to have you join.

If you cannot make it, please don't hesitate to reach out and sign up for our weekly Open Coffee Hours to speak directly with Councilmember Ellison. 

For reasonable accommodations and alternative formats, please contact Bethany Turnwall, Senior Policy Aide, at (612) 673-2205, bethany.turnwall@minneapolismn.gov.

Happy Juneteenth! 


Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed.

The troops’ arrival came a full two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth honors the end to slavery in the United States and is considered the longest-running African American holiday. On June 17, 2021, it officially became a federal holiday. Join our office in celebrating this important holiday! 

Community Events

Minnesota's Frontline Worker Bonus Pay 

 
Have you been on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic? You can apply online through July 22 for the State of Minnesota's bonus pay for frontline workers. The funds will be divided evenly among eligible applicants for up to $1,500 each.
 
Eligibility includes:
  • The dates the applicant worked on the front lines.
  • The nature of the person’s work: the applicant couldn’t telework and was put near people outside their household.
  • Income.
  • Job sectors such as child care, health care, food service, transportation, retail and schools. 
Find more criteria and guidance on the State of Minnesota website.

Information with basics about the application is available on the State of Minnesota website in English, Spanish, Hmong, and Somali.

A general information sheet is translated into nearly 20 languages. Find more information and apply online at frontlinepay.mn.gov. For help completing the application, email mnfrontlinepay@submittable.com or call 866-333-7633.

Minimum Wage Increases July 1 in Minneapolis

 
On July 1, the minimum wage in Minneapolis is going up to $13.50 at small businesses and $15 at large businesses. The City is committed to supporting an economy that includes everyone.

The Minneapolis minimum wage ordinance defines small businesses as 100 or fewer employees and large businesses as more than 100 employees. Tips and gratuities do not count toward payment of a minimum wage.

The City’s Department of Civil Rights oversees enforcement of the municipal minimum wage and wage theft prevention ordinances, and workers are encouraged to report violations online.

Increases in Minneapolis’ minimum wage directly benefit tens of thousands of families and the economy. The ordinance supports the City’s goals of promoting economic inclusion and reducing economic and racial disparities.

For more information about the ordinance, visit the City’s website. For questions call 311 or email minwage@minneapolismn.gov.

Park Board Pools & Water Parks Opening Dates

 
The Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board has announced its swimming pool and water park schedule for 2022.

Webber Natural Swimming Pool and Jim Lupient and North Commons water parks open June 11 on a pre-season schedule until the regular season begins June 25. Dozens of wading pools and splash pads have already opened.

Find open dates, times and more information about pools, water parks and beaches on the Park Board website.

Employment Opportunities for Adults & Youth 


There are tons of job opportunities available at the City of Minneapolis. View and apply here. 

Here is a list of full-time and part-time advocacy and organizing jobs in the Twin Cities area:
If you are interested or know someone who may be interested, please apply and share with your communities. 

Apply to Serve on a City Board or Commission


Thirty-one City boards and commissions have openings for appointments this spring. The City seeks applicants with a diversity of backgrounds and experiences representing the demographics of Minneapolis to strengthen the work of the City. Translation and interpreting is available so all residents can participate. Applications are open now.

The positions are open until filled; application review begins April 15 unless marked otherwise.

Apply and stay up to date on vacancies, position descriptions and timelines by visiting the City website.

Resources for Housing and Benefits 


Although rent reimbursement has ended for RentHelpMN, you can still find various resources listed at RentHelpMN and on Minnesota Housing’s website. The resources include:

Free COVID-19 Vaccine Shots & At-Home Tests 


COVID-19 vaccines dramatically reduce the likelihood of serious complications from COVID and have been shown in recent studies to reduce spread by people who don’t have symptoms.

How to Get Your Free Shot:
  • Use the State’s Vaccine Locator Map to find a vaccine provider near you.
  • Check for vaccine appointments at Vaccines.gov, where you can search for appointments by vaccine type (e.g., Pfizer).
  • Contact your primary health care provider or a local pharmacy.
  • Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 Public Hotline at 1-833-431-2053 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays.
You can now request free at-home COVID-19 test kits from the federal government at covidtests.gov
 
Jeremiah Ellison is the Minneapolis City Council Member for Ward 5, which includes the neighborhoods of Harrison, Hawthorne, Jordan, Near-North, North Loop, Sumner-Glenwood, and Willard-Hay.
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