Check out resources, public notices, and opportunities to engage in local government and public life.
Opportunities To Engage
Share your input on draft neighborhood traffic calming process by Jan. 31st. Find more information about the proposed traffic calming process and share feedback.
Comment on the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Land Policy by March 17th. Read the policy here and comment here.
Participate in the City of Minneapolis Redistricting Process. Give your input on the redrawing City Council and Park & Recreation Board districts at a public hearing on Feb. 9th at 7PM or Feb. 24th at 4PM. Learn more and sign up to speak at a meeting here.
The Plastic-Free Challenge from Hennepin County will help you reduce your reliance on plastics, especially packaging and single-use plastics, by committing to actions that work best for your lifestyle and providing you support, motivation, and resources to form new habits. The Plastic-Free Challenge runs February 1 through 28. Learn more, sign up, and get ready to go plastic-free at hennepinplasticfree.ecochallenge.org.
Important Updates
The last day to submit an application to RentHelpMN is Friday, Jan. 28th, 2022. Apply for help today here: https://www.renthelpmn.org/
Mayor Frey reinstated the City wide mask mandate because of the surging, highly contagious omicron variant, everyone in Minneapolis businesses and areas of public accommodation must wear a mask. Read the regualation here.
COVID-19 vaccinations or negative tests required to enter food or drink establishments, ticketed events. Read more here. Read the FAQ for businesses here.
Resources
Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order #4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free. Order 4 free at home COVID-19 tests to be shipped to your home here.
Hennepin County offers free COVID-19 vaccinations including boosters. Find more information and register at hennepin.us/vaccineregistration or call 612-348-8900.
Minnesota families whose 5- to 11-year-olds receive both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in January and February are eligible to receive a $200 gift card. Complete the form here to claim your giftcard.
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