Come say hello at the citywide Community Connections Conference

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The Waite Park Community Council is honored to participate as an exhibitor at this year's Community Connection Conference on May 21st from 8:30 am-3:00 pm. 

The conference theme is “forward together” and is free for all Minneapolis residents, community groups, neighborhoods, and local government. It is an opportunity to learn about and speak with over 100 organizations, including City departments, neighborhood organizations, community organizations, nonprofits, and other government agencies. There will also be impactful conversation topics and Green Zone sessions that address Housing, Community Safety, Environmental Justice, The Minneapolis Climate Action Plan, and much more. In addition to making meaningful connections, there will be dancing, kid's activities, food, and music! 

Additionally, Metro Transit will be offering free rides to the conference via bus or light rail. You can download your pass here.

Visit the conference webpage to learn more, register, and receive email updates.

We hope to see you there!

Questions about ballot issues? City clerk explains proposed charter changes at neighborhood forum

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The Waite Park Community Council invited neighbors to attend an online informational meeting on Thursday, Oct. 14, to learn about the three proposed charter amendments on the Nov. 2 city election ballot.

City Clerk Casey Carl presented information on each of the proposals before taking questions from attendees. Waite Park Community Council's aim for the meeting was to provide neighbors with information about the ballot language. The meeting was not be a forum to debate how attendees should vote.

About Casey Carl:

Casey Carl is the Minneapolis city clerk, a position he has held since August 2010. As clerk, his most important responsibility is administering elections and ensuring all voters have access to the ballot box. As the City’s records custodian and responsible authority, he also is tasked with providing management of the City’s information assets and making government data accessible to the public. Finally, he serves as the clerk and parliamentarian of the City Council and manages its legislative process.

Casey is a member of several professional industry organizations, including the International Institute of Municipal Clerks, the International Association of Governance Officials, the National Association of Election Officials, the National Association of Parliamentarians, and the Minnesota Clerks & Finance Officers Association, among others.

—Megan Ausen