I am deeply honored to represent my 6th Ward neighbors, thank you for placing your trust in me.
Operating as usual
Support small businesses this holiday season. Come warm up this afternoon from 1:30-4pm for music, beverages and fellowship while you shop for amazing gifts!
Then stay to get your professional photo taken for free! The Midwestern Camera Guys on Peace Plaza will send you your high resolution photo to add to this amazing experience in Downtown Rochester, Minnesota
THIS is the Rochester that warms my heart, neighbors helping neighbors
There are so many youth who are struggling and need a safe place to grow.
An incredible thank you to Pastor Andre Crockett and all those who come together to foster a loving and more compassionate world.
Democracy is founded on citizen voices being heard. The more respectful and engaged residents who show up and share ideas, the more Rochester will grow to meet our changing community needs.
Please don't be intimidated, come as you are and share any way you can...email, message, text, call, or join us in person at City Council (or virtually at www.rochestermn.gov). You have a seat at the City table, please show up and be heard.
With deep gratitude, I am both humbled and honored to hold your trust as your public servant these last two years. Thank you. However, it is your ideas that truly construct our future. As elected representatives, we are here to amplify your design for the community you need.
Please join your neighbors tonight, Monday December 12 at 7pm at City Hall for Rochester's last City Council meeting of 2022.
Together we will create a more safe, just, and equitable new year.
Rochester is not an island. In order to find innovative solutions to problems that face our growing community (high taxes, transit issues, public safety needs, affordable/assessable housing shortage, local buisnesses closures...) we need to learn from others who have overcome these challenges.
As a former teacher, I live and breathe the importance of education, "we don't know what we don't know." So among many issues, my focus at the NLC (National League of Cities) conference in Missouri last month, was addressing our affordable housing crisis, starting a City-wide after-school program to help struggling youth, and help the growing issues with mental health. Loneliness, anxiety, and sadness are becoming a new pandemic for all ages.
Even with a suitcase of literature, countless slides, and a wealth of information, the most invaluable aspect was the partnerships brought back to Rochester. As in the words of Randy Staver when we discussed NLC, "Good governance is built on relationships."
Exchanging ideas and finding new approaches that we can share with local Community leaders, City officials, County Commissioners, and School board members will cascade positive change throughout our City.
It's essential local leaders deeply listen to residents and also stay open to new ideas. To learn from others, collaborate across barriers, and work together we can fostering a better life for everyone in Rochester.
Although the Northern Lights Festival at the Mayo Civic Center is still being advertised, sadly it has been canceled for both this AND next weekend.
My family found it to be a beautiful experience, so hopefully other similar events can warm peoples hearts and bring us together in cold and lonely winter months.
Rochester needs more places of belonging where people can gather, connect, and make beautiful memories together.
Happy Snow Day! Hope everyone is safe and warm.
Since some many have time to catch up on local reading, I wanted to post about yesterday's DMCs (Destination Medical Center) Co-Design Discovery Walk event. Transparency is trust and we need to know where our tax dollars are invested.
I have voted against DMC projects often believing tax funds could be better be spent. Many DMC projects do help energize our community, but we must remain vigilant on looking beyond platitudes to seeing how decisions are made.
In case you missed yesterday's tour/open house, here is a bit of information to help answer questions about the Co-design process. (note due to FBs limiting of photos not every page in the manuals are included)
Millions of your hard earned tax dollars are being spent quickly, please speak up so your voice can influence the future of our beautiful Rochester home.
What a phenomenal experience and passionate support for youth aquatics at yesterday's official ribbon cutting at Century High School's new indoor pool!
I am truly grateful for the school board, teachers, coaches, developers, tax payers, youth, and all those in our community who made this project a reality. Thank you.
It is a passion of mine to continue this activism and support building/maintaining quality pools in Rochester. Everyone of all abilities, ages, economic means, and walks of life should have access to pools ans the ability to learn to swim.
A bit chilly outside, however Rochester Civic Music, Chateau Rochester, and YourClassical MPR created heart warming harmony at yesterday's "Bring on the Sing" event
A festive place this weekend filled with holiday crafts, local artists, and appreciation events with neighbors and new friends. 125 LIVE is a place for belonging in every season.
A beautiful International Day of Persons with Disabilities celebration at our downtown Chateau Theatre.
Thank you to all those who support amplifing voices of Rochester's often hidden and under represented residents. We need more advocates and allies to cut across divides to create an accessible and inclusive community.
Every day is the day to celebrate and support people with all abilities.
Happy first day of December! Be a light in the darkness for others and celebrate the season with joy, however please protect our environment for holidays to come.
Share the light and recycle the bulbs that don't. Have a beautiful December!
When you're digging through and replacing old holiday lighting strands, remember RPU will recycle them for FREE! Just drop them off M-F 8a-5p at the RPU Service Center.
There has been many concerns with speed on neighborhood streets here in Ward 6.
To help address some of these safety issues, Rochester Public Works has scheduled a neighborhood meeting as part of the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program. The primary area of concern for this meeting is traffic long 22nd Ave NW through the Cimarron Neighborhood.
Public Works teammates will meet with neighbors this Thursday December 1st from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the City’s Development Services & Infrastructure Center (DSIC) building located at 4001 West River Parkway NW.
This an open house style event with no set presentation time. For more info click on the link below:
November 21, 2022 – ROCHESTER, MINN. – The Public Works Department is seeking feedback from residents living in the vicinity of 22 Avenue NW on the traffic issues and concerns in their neighborhood. Teammates will meet with neighbors on December 1 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the City’s Developm...
A captivating Honors Choir concert this morning at City of Rochester, City Hall. Thank you for welcoming in the week with joy and beautiful harmony.
Join in community downtown for this beautiful event next weekend as we celebrate the season together.
Welcoming in the 2022 holiday season with the 37th annual Festival of Trees. A gorgous display filled with lights, festive music, and holiday fun all to raise funds for Hiawatha Homes.
This beautiful Rochester family tradition is a wonderful way to kick off the holidays while supporting people with an array of abilities. Thank you to all those who make this event possible.
To all those who serve, have served, and especially those who have sacrifice so much for our Country. Thank you.
Thank you beyond words.
It might be a bit chilly today getting to the polls, however voting for a better future will definitely warm your heart (and it's impact will ripple through generations). Please vote.
Polls are open now until 8pm, find out where to vote at: http://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us/
My children, and all children, thank you.
I've spent countless hours in libraries, however never in my entire life had so much fun! What amazingly creative staff who added curiosity, wonder, and new experiences to our community.
Hats off to the Rochester Public Library for pulling off a truly epic and memorable "who done it" mystery for all ages.
This spooky notice is not Rochester resident's favorite Halloween treat :( An often feared but friendly reminder that tonight, Oct 31st (Nov 1st at 2am), Rochester vehicles need to start the dreaded Seasonal Parking Requirements (Nov 1st through April 1st).
These annual requirements are not fun and often a huge inconvenience, however they help keep our emergency response vehicles fast, plows and street cleaners efficient and our shared City streets safe.
Please visit Rochestermn.gov/winter or call (507) 328-2900 if you have questions or concerns.
Hope everyone has a happy, safe, and odd (side of the street) Halloween.
Looking for a uniquely themed celebration for this last day of October? The Rochester Civic Theatre has their spooky "Haunted Theatre" tonight Oct 31st, only $10 for a safe and haunting tour to remember.
Or next weekend, check out the amazingly funny and whisical play "Murder for Two." I give a huge shout out to all those who orchastrated this world class night of smiles and belly laughs. Phenomenally done.
Please visit www.rochestercivictheatre.org for more information and a line up of fun experiences and memories to come.
Your vote helps determine our shared future for generations to come. Please visit the links below to help you locate voter information and answers questions so you can cast your ballot for a better tomorrow.
Election day is coming up! Prepare now, so you're ready to vote on November 8th.
Direct balloting begins Tuesday, November 1. You can come cast your vote at 2122 Campus Drive SE, Suite 300 OR at the Olmsted County Government Center, November 1 - 4 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and November 7 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. We are offering free parking at the Government Center for voters during these times as well (designated spots are in front of City Hall).
Not sure where to vote on election day? This polling place finder can help! http://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us/
The City of and Olmsted County are teaming up to help you make your vote heard! Visit their website for all the info you need: https://www.olmstedcounty.gov/residents/elections-voting
Please add your input for renovations in our beautiful Allendale Park here in Ward 6.
Information about how to log into this virtual meeting Wednesday can be found by visiting the link below. Hope you can join me and others as we share ideas to help update this wonderful park together.
You're invited! Attend a virtual information meeting to learn about Allendale Park Sports Surface Improvements on Wednesday, November 2nd at 6:30 p.m. Learn more and receive an invite to the virtual event here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/allendale-sports-court-renovations-tickets-423692735377
A true advocate for a better future. Thank you to Pastor Crockett for being a mentor, leader, and inspiration as he works to open a new rec center for youth here in Rochester.
Andre Crockett is turning to the old Gage East gym to house his mentorship academy, and he's fundraising $100,000 to renovate it.
A beautiful dedication with amazing people who support the important justice work of the Intercultural Mutual Assistance Association (IMAA). Thank you for all you do to remove barriers, even playing feilds, and make the world a better place for all.
Fire saftey week is every week. Thank you to the Rochester, MN Fire Dept. for the wonderful saftey resources and open houses in honor of National Fire Prevention Week.
This week Roller Disco and Mayo Clinic appreciation events filled downtown with music, food, activites, and interesting conversations.
The real community question however on people's minds is how can Rochester keep local businesses, employees, visitors, and most importantly our residents happy.
Our housing crisis is growing and impacts hundreds here in Rochester. At the DMC - Destination Medical Center quarterly meeting goals were presented to help address the growing need for increased affordable housing.
I also attached the 2022 Average Median Income (AMI) calculation which show many across Ward 6 and throughout our City of Rochester, are considered low income. The lack of affordable and workforce housing impacts many of our beloved family, friends, neighbors, and community.
The DMC quarterly presentation and 170 page agenda can be found at www.dmc.mn
It is wonderful to hear directly from you. If you missed the last few information sessions this week please join the Rochester Park & Recreation this morning at Soldiers Field from 8-10am or next Wednesday at Hadley Creek 4-6pm to get questions answered, listen to ideas, and share your thoughts on the possible transition of Rochester's 4 municipal golf courses.
What an amazing red carpet awards ceremony to celebrate and honor Community Engagement Response Team - Rochester, MN. These are true heroes of Rochester. Thank you for all you do to make the world a more just and safe place.
Among the community celebrities tonight is our very own former Ward 6 Councilmember Sandra Means! Sandra was my inspiration for running for public office. She plants seeds of hope wherever she goes and connects people back to humanity. Thank you Sandra for your service and all you have done for our City of Rochester, Your devoted work will ripple through generations to come.
Over the last two years, members of C.E.R.T. have shown up, spoke up, and opened courageous conversations within our community. Their compassionate team has created safe places of belonging and spread love that connects our community.
Rochester can not put a price tag on prevention and we are in debt with gratitude. Thank you for inspiring us all to do better.
Please come visit and share your thoughts.
The community is invited and encouraged to participate in one of the upcoming Open House events, which will be held at the four City golf courses. Learn more: https://www.rochestermn.gov/Home/Components/News/News/8865/1121
Great food, art, and music shared with amazing people. It was a beautiful night for both the Boys and Girls Club Chili fundraiser and also dedicating a beautiful mural with DMC and local community leaders.
Thank you to everyone who invest in children, art, music, and our shared future together.
A beautiful wrap up to a year of amazing activities, food, art, culture and fun at the last 2022 Night Market.
Thank you to all those who orchastrated, attended, and invested their time and passion into make this amazing event possible. By strengthening ties between diverse local businesses and our community it creates a better future for everyone, one connection at a time.
"Our decisions impact our future" Green energy is important step in protecting tomorrow.
We are expanding our renewable energy portfolio for our customers and the community of Rochester, Minnesota.In 2019 Rochester Public Utilities issued an RFP ...
Mark you calendars for home safety and fun!
RFD will again be participating in the Welcoming Week festival being held Sept. 17 at MLK Park. Come on out and meet your firefighters, see a fire truck, and spray a real fire hose. We will also have fire and home safety education materials on hand in a variety of languages. Hope to see you there!
Connected neighbors create connected communities. Knowing your neighbors help reduce crime, create a sense of belonging, and enriches life.
Thank you to RNeighbors, Rochester Neighborhood Resource Center and to all the amazing individuals who reach out and work to bring people together.
We've got an updated map of our registered neighborhood associations. Welcome to our newest groups - Elton Hills Neighborhood Association and StoneBridge-StoneBrooke SE Neighborhood Assc.. If you'd like to register your neighborhood group that is not of the map - it's free and will connect you with useful resources. http://www.rneighbors.org/neighborhood-associations/
Jump start the new 2022 school year with healthy habits and fall fitness for all ages!
Please join your Rochester, neighbors, family, and friends by registering for the Mayor's Fall Fit City challenge starting TODAY!
Together with Mayor Kim Norton, myself, and many others as we collectively motivate and support each other to help make our beloved community the healthiest we can!
Below are some wonderful resources that can literally save someone's life.
Please check in with someone, text a co-worker, call a friend, stop by to say "hi" to a neighbor. Let people know they are not alone.
Mental health is more than a therapy issue, more then a County issue, it is a City issue, it is a School District issue, it is a community issue, mental health is a humanity issue.
Shout out to organizations like SPARK and Altra Federal Credit Union who partner to provide fun free family friendly events, like this week's Movie in the Park.
Rochester needs more activities and places of belonging for kids and families. Held on a perfect summer evening in a gorgeous baseball field, many excited fans watched a classic movie together. My kids have been talking about this summer highlight for days.
Thank you to everyone who helps create lasting childhood memories and bring our beautiful community together.
Family Promise Rochester is a great non-profit organization with a important mission, "to help low income families and families experiencing homelessness achieve sustainable independence through a community-based response".
What a wonderful Saturday event to be a part of, thank you to everyone who made this fun fundraiser possible!
If you missed this weekend, you can visit their website at: www.fprochestermn.org for more ways to help.
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