South Uptown Election Today + Meet the Board Candidates

[Brad Klein]

Hello Neighbors!

Late last year, the Minneapolis City Council passed a law term-limiting neighborhood board members to no more than 6 years of consecutive service. So after 8+ years on both the SUNA & CARAG neighborhood boards, yesterday was my final day representing you in that capacity. Interestingly enough, members of the Minneapolis City Council have no term limits themselves.

It has been an honor & privilege to help make our neighborhood a better place to live & work for everyone in our community. Now it is up to you to select the next group of neighborhood representatives. 

Below is information on the list of candidates for the South Uptown board. Vote right now at the  link listed right here: 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd8MO_OWTjVdnXQ2LvWSLjhpgNLPcJuP0VYDxqkGBP5udE2bg/viewform?edit_requested=true&usp=embed_facebook

Happy Autumn to everyone!

Brad Klein

South Uptown E-Update For email updates about the South Uptown neighborhood.  Issue #20 September 2022   Hello, neighbor! 😊 We invite you to get involved with the South Uptown Neighborhood Association! We need YOUR help to ensure South Uptown is a safe, equitable and connected community. Email in...@southuptown.org to get involved!   Get Connected: Join the South Uptown Annual Meeting South Uptown Annual Meeting Tuesday, September 20, 2022 6:30PM: Meeting & Elections * Email in...@southuptown.org for Zoom link. 8:00PM: In-Person Gathering at Moxy Hotel (1123 W. Lake St.) * Stop by for an in-person gathering with free appetizers from Dar Bar Indian Grill. Featured Agenda Item… Allison Sharkey, Executive Director of the Lake Street council Come out to learn about efforts of the Lake Street Council to revitalize the corridor! Also on the Agenda… Board of Director Elections 10th Ward City Council Member Aisha Chughtai 2022 South Uptown Highlights All South Uptown residents, business owners and property owners are considered members and eligible to participate and vote. Please join us!  Meet the Board Candidates! Seven neighbors have put themselves forward to run for a seat on the South Uptown Board of Directors. There are six open Board seats, so an online election will take place starting about 7PM on September 20 and run until 12PM on September 21. Additional nominations will be accepted during the Annual Meeting. This link to the online ballot will become active during that time period. 2022 South Uptown Board of Director Candidates Kristen Cadieux Jerome Chateau Joel Chechik Jenna Egan Phil Qualy Gretchen Sieger Rachel Starcher Check out the Candidate Profile document here for more info about each of the neighbors running for the Board. Get Up to $500 for Home Security Projects! The South Uptown Neighborhood Association has brought back the popular Home Security Grant Program after funding ran out last year. Neighbors can get up to a $500 matching grant to install or replace lighting, add home security cameras and replace doors and locks. South Uptown will match the cost of security improvements on a 1:1 basis up to $500. Funding is limited and applications will be processed on a first come, first served basis.  View the Program Guidelines and complete the application form.  Dump Your Tech Waste & Sensitive Documents! Electronics Recycling & Paper Shredding Event Co-sponsored by 15 South Minneapolis Neighborhood Associations (including South Uptown) Saturday, September 24, 9:00 AM - Noon Mayflower Church, 106 East Diamond Lake Road (Please enter the parking lot via Diamond Lake Road and exit onto Stevens Ave and look for friendly volunteers to help you unload.) Bring the following items for safe recycling AND data destruction: Documents with sensitive info for shredding- please recycle non-sensitive items in your regular recycling TVs (all kinds and sizes) Computers-including secure data destruction Tablets Phones (all kinds) Peripherals (cords, computer parts, keyboards, etc.) Small appliances (lamps, fans, vacuums, small kitchen appliances, etc.) **Friendly reminder that Mpls Solid Waste & Recycling customers can also set out two electronics items every week that recycling is collected for no extra fee!** Suggested Donation Donations of $5 happily accepted, or $5 + $5 if you want to sponsor a neighbor, to help us cover Tech Dump and Paper Shredding fees and other event costs. No one will be turned away. Cash and cards will be accepted on-site. Help for Seniors & Residents with Disabilities If you have mobility issues that prohibit you from attending the event, please sign up to have a volunteer collect and help load your items. We will try and accommodate all requests but please realize that this service is limited by our volunteer capacity. You can register for pickup of your e-waste here.  Choose from one of the bin options above: plastic, freezer or metal Home Improvement Funds Available for fixing roofs, windows, siding and more... Very low-interest (1.9%) loans are still available for South Uptown owner-occupied homes, condos/townhomes and rental properties with 10 or fewer dwelling units. Funds are available for a wide variety of exterior projects including: roofs windows doors siding garages steps sidewalks solar panels and more!  Highlights of the program include: No income restrictions Between $2,500 and $50,000 loan amounts Up to 10 year loan terms 1.9% APR The local nonprofit Center for Energy & Environment (CEE) administers the programs for South Uptown and has other financing options available for qualified applicants. Call (612) 335-5884 or click below to apply. Learn More Join us for the South Uptown Annual Meeting, September 20 6:30 pm South Uptown Neighborhood Meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7pm. Please join us via Zoom (Email us to get the link)! We strive to make the meeting fun, friendly, and interesting. Mark your calendars for our upcoming meetings: September 20 (Annual Meeting) October 18 November 15 No meeting in December Get the Zoom link for September 20 Want to make a change in the neighborhood? Get involved in one of our committees! Land Use & Transportation Committee Wed, October 5, 7PM 3501 Aldrich Ave S. Livability & Engagement Wed, October 12, 6:30PM 3501 Aldrich Ave S. Development Committee TBD Zoom Meeting Website Donate Stay Connected A direct and compelling headline

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[Mary Scavotto]

Thank you, Brad, for serving all these years! we appreciate you!

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[Chris Finlay]

Agreed! Thank you!

And for all the things you did in and around the board, you have been a wonderful friend to and in the neighborhood.

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[Cindy Christian]

Ditto from a former neighbor.

 

Brad, you may not be on the board officially but you’re still “The Mayor” of South Uptown – Your leadership and abilility to communicate are very unique and most appreciated.  Keep on doing what you do so well!

 

Happy fall y’all

 

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Brad Klein

 

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