Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis ordinance changes way city addresses homelessness
MINNEAPOLIS — The city of Minneapolis is making changes in the way it handles homeless encampments.
An ordinance proposes more transparency when it comes to tracking locations and resources being offered to people living there.
Encampments are popping up all over and when they are closed it costs the city thousands of dollars and the impact on the lives of people living there cannot be measured.
“I’m appalled to live in a city where my tax dollars pay for bulldozers evicting and re-traumatizing the same group of residents over and over again and that we don’t have the transparency the oversight and the accountability we need to show that any of this is working,” Elizabeth Anderson said.
The City Council’s Public Health and Safety Committee heard testimony on a proposed ordinance focusing on transparency, accountability and oversight for encampment removals.
“I’ve been out here I think two-and-a-half, almost three years,” April said.
April calls these encampments home. She says she needs more than talk.
“All we hear is just everyone saying this and that and they are trying to help but basically, they are just kicking us out and where are we going to go next,” April said.
Councilmember Andrea Jenkins is putting together an encampment and unhoused community think tank.
“I totally understand this person and so, consequently, we’re going to be saying what are immediate actions we can take now and what are some long-term actions we can take to be more sustainable,” Jenkins said.
Members with lived experiences and stakeholders will meet three times and have a facilitated conversation.
“If they put in more action than just say the year, I think it will help. Because out here it’s hard. It’s scary sometimes. We just need a direction on where to go, you know, other than just you got to pack up you got to go,” April said.
April is optimistic and just hopes it happens fast to keep this growing problem from getting worse.
“Help us instead of trying to kick us out show us something that you do care about the people,” April said.
An amended version of the ordinance passed focuses on the cost of removing encampments and tracking the outcome of those displaced.
Think tank meetings begin next week.
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MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis is ranked among the American cities with the most people in financial distress nationwide, according to a recent analysis by WalletHub.
The personal finance website, which defines financial distress as having a credit account in forbearance or with deferred payments, looked at the country’s 100 largest cities without data limitations across nine metrics, including average credit score, change in bankruptcy filings year-over-year, and share of people with accounts in distress.
Minneapolis came in 44th on the list, between Stockton, California, at 43rd and Fresno, California, at 45th, according to the ranking.
Nationwide, the cities with the most people in financial distress were Chicago at No. 1, Houston at No. 2 and Las Vegas at No. 3, the ranking said.
“Getting out of the downward spiral of financial distress is no easy feat,” according to WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo.
“You may get temporary relief from your lenders by not having to make payments, but all the while interest will keep building up, making the debt even harder to pay off. People who find themselves in financial distress should budget carefully, cut non-essential expenses, and pursue strategies like debt consolidation or debt management to get their situation under control.”
Read more from WalletHub.
Minneapolis, MN
Whitefish council creates proclamation in solidarity with city, citizens of Minneapolis
WHITEFISH, Mont. — The Whitefish City Council in February presented and signed a proclamation expressing solidarity with the city and citizens of Minneapolis.
The proclamation states that Whitefish mourns the loss of life that occurred in Minneapolis and stands in solidarity with its residents.
It reaffirms the city’s commitment to equal treatment under the law and emphasizes that peaceful protest is a fundamental American right.
The proclamation was supported by five of the six council members.
Mayor John Muhlfeld said the action was meant to reaffirm the city’s values.
“A mayoral proclamation that is supported by five of six City Council members supporting solidarity with the city and citizens of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and reaffirming our supportive, just, equal and welcoming community,” Muhlfeld said. “I think this is somewhat overdue. Our town’s been through a lot over the years, This is more importantly to reaffirm our values as a council with our community because we care deeply about you.”
Over the last year, Whitefish has faced criticism amid rising tensions surrounding the Department of Homeland Security.
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