Finding a Green Way to Govern

    News from Cam Gordon Minneapolis City Council Member, Second Ward         http://www.minneapolismn.gov/ward2 http://secondward.blogspot.com www.facebook.com/camgordonward2   Census Deadline. The deadline for the 2020 Census is September 30. The State Demographer, Susan Brower, reported in August that in college campus neighborhoods and immigrant communities, census response rates are below 50%. In and around Ward 2, the Como, U of M, Prospect Park and Cedar Riverside neighborhoods have census tracts that are only 50% completed. Data from the census is used to determine the boundaries and representation for Wards, Park Board, State and Federal legislative districts, as well as representation on the Electoral College in the election of our president. It also impacts funding for food and housing assistance and Head Start and is used to plan and support roads, businesses and health and public safety decisions in our com...

News from Cam Gordon Council Member, Second Ward New City Vision. The Council and Mayor have adopted new and powerful vision and mission statements that clearly reflect the aspirations and priorities of the current Council. The vision states that: “ Minneapolis is an intentionally compassionate city where each of us can reach our full potential while caring for one another, eliminating racial disparities, improving our environment and promoting social well-being. We lead in innovative and creative ways, focused not only on our present needs, but also the success of future generations.”  The mission statement says, “Our City government takes strategic action to address climate change, dismantle institutional injustice and close disparities in health, housing, public safety and economic opportunities. In partnership with residents, City leaders help to ensure all communities thrive in a safe and healthy city.” Transportation Workshops.   The City will be holdin...