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Commissioner Chris LaTondresse (Dist. 6) Update: July 23, 2021

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

This week the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners doubled down on the vaccine incentive program Hennepin created last month through a board action request I authored. I’m very pleased this strategy will now reach even more residents, and expand out County’s ability to increase trust, decrease vaccine hesitancy and reduce disparities. I spoke with KARE 11 about the expansion of our incentive program. Watch the interview >>

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HC Commissioner LaTondresse Update: May 28, 2021

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

With many businesses being impacted by COVID-19, Elevate Business HCbegan as a response to the pandemic by offering businesses in Hennepin County free advising and other resources to help them recover from the pandemic and build for future growth. This collaboration between Hennepin County and the Minneapolis Regional Chamber is providing equitable and inclusive support to meet the unique needs of businesses while driving long-term economic growth for our region. Jessie Baker, owner of Munkabeans Coffeehouse in downtown Hopkins and a recent participant of a facilitated peer roundtable, shared her own positive experience with Elevate Business HC, watch her testimonial here. More resources and events for small businesses can be found here.

Updates in this week’s newsletter:

Hennepin County Board approves a record $17 million for affordable housing projects

It’s the largest amount awarded by the board to support affordability.

Hennepin County is spending a record $17 million for 27 affordable housing and development projects this year to create nearly 2,300 units and the county’s first low-income rent-reduction subsidy program.

The grants are the largest amount ever awarded by the board at one time to support affordable housing, officials said. The awards represent more than double the funding approved for affordable housing in 2018, and it’s part of the county’s 10-year plan to bolster housing for its poorest families and most vulnerable residents.

The projects are sprinkled throughout the county and will consist of 1,550 new or improved affordable housing units. There will also be another 800 units in major transit corridors with commercial and community space. Nearly 400 units are designated for households with the lowest income of less than 30% of the area median income, or about $31,450 for a four-person household. Continue reading.

HC Commissioner Chris LaTondresse Update: April 16, 2021

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

This week our community is mourning and responding to the loss of Daunte Wright, a Black resident in Hennepin County. His death at hands of local law enforcement heaps injustice upon a mountain of grief that no mother, no citizen, no community should ever experience from those sworn to serve and protect them. As neighbors and fellow citizens, we must demand equal justice and public safety for all of our residents, no exceptions. View my full statement below.

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🌳 Climate Action Plan Updates: An updated version of the Climate Action Plan (PDF) is available online and has been submitted to the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners for consideration on Tuesday, April 27 and adoption on Tuesday, May 5. The public is encouraged to share feedback on the latest changes made to the plan by completing the Climate Action Plan feedback form by Thursday, April 22 at noon.

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