HOME, HEALTH, HOPE: Minneapolis mayoral candidate and voter education forum Sept. 30

Learn how the Minneapolis Mayoral candidates will work in partnership with grassroots groups and residents to prevent and end homelessness, increase health and racial equity, and generate opportunities for wealth creation and long, dignified lives during the Home, Health, Hope: Minneapolis Mayoral Candidate and Voter Education Forum on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 5-8 p.m. Candidate Forum start time 6 p.m. The event will be held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (2730 E 31st St, Minneapolis, MN 55406). Registration: bit.ly/2025homehealthhope

"Minneapolis is home to over 429,000 people whose cultures, values, and diversity make our communities strong and empowered," pointed out organizers with Clare Housing. In the state of Minnesota, there are: 659,000 people living with a disability, 460,000 LGBT+ adults across the state, 1 in 5 Minnesota children being the child of an immigrant, and 9,996 people living with HIV."
"Given this diverse population’s varied needs, a coalition of grassroots community organizations are inviting Minneapolis voters to hear directly from mayoral candidates. " Phoebe Trepp, Executive Director of Clare Housing, emphasizes the importance of voter participation saying, “We know that our futures are brighter and our communities thrive when we create a city and systems that work for all of us.”

Minneapolis Mayoral Candidates Confirmed (Alphabetical by Last Name):
• Rev. Dr. DeWayne Davis (DFL)
• Kevin Dwire (Socialist Workers Party)
• Sen. Omar Fateh (DFL)
• Jazz Hampton (DFL)
• Charlie McCloud (Independent)
• Xavier Pauke (Protecting Tomorrow’s Future)
• Troy Peterson (Momunist)
• Alejandro Richardson (Independent)
• Brenda Short (DFL)
• Kevin Ward (Nobody’s Party)

"As we face federal and state budget cuts, our communities are losing access to resources ranging from food nourishment programs, health care based on our immigration status, and Minnesotans will be at higher risk of homelessness and HIV transmissions based on disability status, who we love, and how much we earn. Community organizations know that elected officials, at all levels, are critical partners and leaders in addressing the racial, wealth, and health disparities that exist throughout Minneapolis," say organizers.

This event is coordinated by Clare Housing, and co-hosted by Aliveness Project, The Arc Minnesota, Autism Society of MN, COPAL MN, Empower Diaspora, Jewish Community Action, MN Brain Injury Alliance, New American Development Center, Open Arms, OutFront MN, and REV UP MN. These organizations act on the values of Home, Health, and Hope for Minneapolis residents, and call on the community to do the same.