WPCC board to hear presentations on school ballot question, zero-waste campaign

The Waite Park Community Council will hear informational presentations this Thursday, Sept. 26, from representatives of the Vote Yes for Mpls Kids campaign and the Minnesota Environmental Justice Table.

Abdul Abdi will share information and answer questions about the Minneapolis general election ballot “School District Question,” which will ask voters to repeal an existing technology levy and replace it with one that would provide an additional $20 million annually for 10 years.

Waite Park resident Christy Dolph, a volunteer with the Minnesota Environmental Justice Table, will present on the group’s work with other organizations to close the Hennepin Energy Recovery Center and move toward a zero-waste plan in the city.

In addition to the guest speakers, the neighborhood board is set to recap the recent Waite Park Fall Festival, discuss next steps for renter engagement following its recent rental household survey, among other agenda items.

The board meets monthly, typically on the last Thursday of the month, at 7pm at the Waite Park Recreation Center (1810 34th Ave. NE). A Zoom link is also available here. Anyone is welcome to attend and participate, though only elected board members may vote on action items. Questions? Contact info@waiteparkcc.org.