Mom, Public Servant, Activist. Bestie to Steve and Eddie, Cat Enthusiast. History-making, award-winning Hennepin County Commissioner, District 4.

Minneapolis, MN
Joined November 2018
Thank you to @PowderhornMpls Neighborhood Association for a great annual meeting where we heard more about the mutual aid they've organized. I shared new county budget updates and participated in a testimonial about why I love Powderhorn. Congrats to the new board members👏🏾 🙌🏾
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Dreamland on 38th is a dream now in the making! The groundbreaking last week marks the beginning of bringing to the 38th street cultural district a Black owned, developed and led 6,300 square ft hub that includes incubator spaces, cultural medicine, and small businesses. 🛍️
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I’m proud that Hennepin County is a contributor to this $8 million community dream through our Transit Oriented Communities funding.
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Phillips clean sweep celebrated 24 years this weekend, over two decades of environmental stewardship. Much appreciation to the East Phillips community, the city of Minneapolis, @MplsWard9 and all who come together each year to make our immediate surroundings cleaner!
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The vitriol coming from the federal government against our Somali neighbors is deplorable and now, egregious overreach targeting our beloved Congresswoman. I am beyond disgusted, but one thing about CD5, we don't back down and we protect each other. Artwork by @SeanLimMN
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People Serving People has a new shelter affectionately named Belonging Place that will house 52 families at a time. PSP is Minnesota’s largest provider of emergency shelter and stabilization programs for families specifically and I’m grateful to be apart of their new milestone!
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We are celebrating the grand opening of the grocery store Family Mercado! Visit this new location on Chicago & 25th for fresh groceries and everyday essentials. The business owner Kristine Joy worked with our Elevate Hennepin team to make her dream a reality. Welcome to D4!
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Hennepin's Housing and Redevelopment Authority approved its 2027 budget- it's expanding with no increase to the tax levy! As Chair of the county’s HRA, I’m proud of what we’re doing to preserve and create hundreds of units next year and support more families into homeownership.
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Recently, @anquam62B and I visited Southside Community Health Services, now relocated from Green Central Elementary to a beautiful, welcoming clinic with expanded hours and accessibility. Primary care to dental, vision and behavioral health, new & in the heart of our community.
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View of the fog from the tippy top of the government center.
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Thank you Phillips West Neighborhood Org for having Council Vice President @JamalOsmanMN and I at the annual fall meeting this weekend! And thanks to the Center for Changing Lives for hosting all of us.
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So glad to welcome the @IrthApp team to my office today! Irth gathers reviews from Black and brown families about their maternity care to improve care and accountability. Grateful for their partnership and excited to see them expand in Hennepin County. irthapp.com
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Our local restaurants work hard to serve delicious food, and they don’t want to see any of it go to waste! During Food Waste Prevention Week, we’re partnering with restaurants to spotlight what they're doing to avoid food waste and share ways to make sure those delicious leftovers don't go to waste. Support one of our partner restaurants this week! hennepincounty.gov/governmen… #FoodHeroes #SavetheFood #FoodWastePreventionWeek #ZeroWaste
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Great time yesterday & today supporting our friends & neighbors living with mental illness. Joined the Seward Community Support program for their annual member appreciation day and @NAMIMinnesota for their annual walk to raise awareness for mental illness & suicide prevention ❤️
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ICYMI: The @Hennepin Board is considering an 8.15% maximum levy increase for 2027, largely reflecting cost shifts to local government and federal cuts. Decisions about next year aren’t finalized until December- see my latest newsletter for upcoming budget hearings to learn more.
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Join us for a community gathering along Haha Wakpa (Mississippi River) at Owámniyomni (St. Anthony Falls) to honor Dakota history, cultural teachings, and our shared responsibility to care for land, water, and one another. Hear from community speakers and visit the market and resource fair.
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This week I joined the annual meetings of Elliot Park and Corcoran neighborhood to share county budget updates. I always appreciate the great relationship between our flagship hospital and the surrounding community of Elliot Park and Corcoran’s meeting had a record attendance!
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What’s better than composting? Eating your food! Join the Save Food, Spend Less Challenge to improve skills in cooking, planning, shopping, and storage. Less wasted edible food, more time, money, and resources saved! savefoodmn.ecochallenge.org
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Today my team and I toured Second Chance Recycling to see their recycling services that keep materials out of landfills and the streets. Second Chance’s workforce is composed of individuals formerly incarcerated, employment is paired with comprehensive support for a new chapter.
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I joined @EastBankMpls’s “Meeting of the Neighborhoods” gathering last night to share updates on the proposed 2027 county budget, the current status of HCMC and our office’s priorities as we officially begin budget season at the county. Thank you East Bank for convening us all!
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