Bright Spots
What’s a bright spot? It’s something good in our community that can help us identify patterns that can be repeated to create more wins. It could be a person, a business, a development, or an event. I’ll outline how it happened, what the benefits are and how it can be expanded.
Have a bright spot to share? Tell me about it!
It’s over! It was soooo close…
The recount confirmed the original result, I lost the closest election in the history of the city. 50.07% to 49.93%.
This guy came to your door!
I personally visited 2000+ households over 10 weeks to get a true sense of our city. Here are a few takeaways. Spoiler alert, scooters are dangerous.
Community Solar: When Sustainability = Savings
Minnetonka is saving $500k per year while supporting local renewable energy.
David, Paula and Ryan - 3 People Who Love Minnetonka
Three people who care about our city, and thanks to Ranked Choice Voting, we’ll be more likely to engage with different types of voters and represent all of Minnetonka better!
Turning yard waste into a resource
A local win/win for the environment and our pocketbooks
Building Community in Intergenerational Neighborhoods
Giving and receiving help in our neighborhoods brings our community together.
Williston Fitness Center
Investing in a fitness center can create community AND be profitable!
City Council Meeting Summaries
The city council makes important decisions, but the meetings are looooong. I identified a format that would make it easier for residents to stay engaged on issues that matter to them.
Mr. Kim, the guy who waves
Daeho Kim has a superpower - he creates community by simply being visible, taking neighborhood walks and waving to everyone.
Resident-led Innovation for Buckthorn Removal
If you’re a Minnetonka resident, you know what buckthorn is. Bob Rezner had an idea: help individual homeowners to remove it from their property by enabling coordinated curbside pickup.