👉 Why you should attend our annual neighborhood meeting 👈

The Waite Park Community Council (WPCC) invites all community members to attend and participate in its annual neighborhood meeting and board election from 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, March 3, 2022.

Due to COVID-19, the event will be held via Zoom. To receive login info, register at https://tinyurl.com/wpcc2022

Why should I attend the annual neighborhood meeting?

The event is an opportunity to meet neighbors, hear from local elected officials, and learn about WPCC programs and volunteer opportunities, including the election of new board members and officers.

You will get to hear short updates from our local elected officials, including Ward 1 City Council Member Elliott Payne, District 1 Parks Commissioner Billy Menz, School Board Vice-Chair Jenny Arneson, County Commissioner Irene Fernando, State Sen. Kari Dziedzic, and State Rep. Sydney Jordan.

Also: There will be door prizes! We will raffle off prizes throughout the evening from local businesses including: Cosmic Coffee, Eastside Food Co-op, Herbivorous Butcher, I Like You, Marino’s Deli, Modern Age District Repurpose, Parkway Pizza, Sarah Jane’s Bakery, and Schemespace Community Makerspace.

What is the Waite Park Community Council?

We are a non-partisan, non-profit 501(c)3 organization recognized by the City of Minneapolis as the neighborhood representative of Waite Park. Founded in 1954, the WPCC serves as a forum to address a broad range of issues, including, but not limited to, housing, safety, livability, community building, and sustainability, as well as annual neighborhood events. 

What does a board member do?

Volunteer board members are expected to attend and participate in monthly board meetings, in which we vote on spending proposals, discuss board policies, speak with city officials, address community issues, and more. There are also opportunities to serve on committees related to equity engagement, events, neighborhood funding, environmental issues, and more. 

Board members are energetic, community-minded leaders, who can help the WPCC and the Waite Park neighborhood thrive. WPCC works to enhance the quality of life in the Waite Park neighborhood by facilitating neighborhood engagement, embracing a diversity of voices, and fostering community development. 

Ok, I might be interested. How do I join the board?

Any person 18 years or older residing, working, owning property or a business in the Waite Park neighborhood is invited to participate in the annual board election. The neighborhood’s boundaries are Central and Stinson avenues, between 37th Avenue and St. Anthony Parkway.

To become a candidate for election to the board, eligible individuals need to be present at the meeting, express their interest, and provide a few words on how they would like to support the Waite Park community. Attendees who meet membership requirements will vote to elect candidates to the board.

Are there other ways to get involved?

Yes! We are always looking for community members to help drive initiatives and volunteer at events. We also want to hear from you and learn what you need from the council.