3rd Ward News with Council Member Michael Rainville: Week of June 21
Weekly update from Julianna
Hello Ward 3,
As introduced in the previous newsletter, I’m Julianna, Council Member Rainville’s summer intern, and I have just finished my second week on the job. Within these last two weeks I’ve already been granted all kinds of immersive and intellectually enriching experiences. From sitting in on Council meetings to entering office life, I truly have gotten glimpses into all kinds of aspects that come with the title of Council Member. Aside from learning about the physical position, I’ve also been introduced to the community and matters of Ward 3.
Within the month of June, Ward 3 has entered a difficult time with the June 1st shooting on Boom Island. With the chaos that comes with such tragedy, I’ve watched Council Member Rainville rise to the occasion to help ensure future safety. Right away he made sure to directly address the situation and provide proper information and resource to the people of Ward 3. I can verify this as he let me join his team to personally deliver flyers to the residents surrounding Boom Island. I’ve also gotten a chance to sit on park board meetings that directly addressed the matter at hand and put a strategic plan to action. Not only will they be increasing measures of security with greater police patrols throughout the city, but they also created a community effort for further insurance. An example of this community effort is the amazing work of Aileen Johnson who created the Minneapolis Neighborhood Safety Clubs with the motto “Together We Stand for a Safer Community.” She has gone forth to address issues of safety by starting at the root, which in this case is creating connection. She has created effective teams of people throughout all parts of Minneapolis to help patrol the city. If this piques interest, don’t feel timid as there is always space for more volunteers. After all it’s true what they say, united neighbors creates for a stronger and safer community, and after encountering the wonderful people of Ward 3 I’m glad to call you all my neighbors.
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Message from Council Member Rainville
Hello to all my 3rd Ward neighbors,
At the full Council meeting this week we held a moment of silence for Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark to acknowledge the tragedy of their loss and significant contributions they made to the State of Minnesota. We also acknowledged the shooting of Senator Hoffman and his wife Yvette and wish them a full and speedy recovery. I appreciate the quick work by law enforcement to find and arrest the shooter.
This week the City Council received a presentation from Effective Law Enforcement for All (ELEFA) on the progress in implementing the settlement agreement between the City and the Minnesota Department of Human Rights. ELEFA is the independent monitor responsible for overseeing the progress, or lack of progress with implementing the reforms in the agreement. The most impressive element of the report was ELEFA’s remarks on how quickly the the culture of MPD has adopted to the new trainings and policies.
Last weekend I had a tent at the Stone Arch Bridge Festival. This dynamic art festival not only showcases our beautiful riverfront, but I had the opportunity speak with hundreds of 3rd Ward residents. Many thanks for the feedback and positive comments on how well the City is doing. I also want to give a very big thank you to the organizers of the Northeast parade that was held on Tuesday night. Central Ave. was lined with children and families enjoying the marching bands and community organizations. As a lifelong resident of NE Minneapolis, I was so proud to participate in the showcasing of our dynamic community.
Your neighbor,
Michael
