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Minnesota Lt. Governor's Office
Lt. Governor Smith Rides Bus, Calls on Legislature to Support Mass Transit Investments Across Minnesota
March 06, 2015
ST. PAUL, MN – Today, Lt. Governor Tina Smith and Metropolitan Council Chair Adam Duininck rode a Route 67 Bus in St. Paul to highlight the importance of investing in Minnesota’s mass transit systems. Following their ride, Lt. Governor Smith and Chair Duininck rallied with transit supporters to talk about how Governor Dayton’s transportation system would improve transit statewide.
“I have been hearing all over Minnesota how important transit is for our state,” said Lt. Governor Smith. “The plan Governor Dayton and I are proposing will deliver outstanding transit and transportation all around Minnesota. It’s time to deal with our state’s transportation problem and roll towards progress this session.”
Governor Dayton’s Plan Delivers for Mass Transit
Governor Dayton’s transportation proposal would make a significant investment in mass transit – both in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area and across Greater Minnesota. Over the next decade, the Governor’s transportation plan would make $2.8 billion available for mass transit investments in the Twin Cities and $120 million in Greater Minnesota. These new resources would allow Minnesota to make the following improvements:
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20 new transitways – Governor Dayton’s plan would allow Metro Transit to add 20 new transitways; increasing metro area bus service by 27 percent and ridership by an estimated 80 percent
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1,000 bus shelters – The Governor’s transportation proposal would deliver up to 1,000 new shelters in the Twin Cities; many with heat and light
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500,000 hours per year – In Greater Minnesota, the Governor’s plan would increase transit service by nearly 500,000 hours per year; ensuring rural providers are able to address 90 percent of transit needs by 2025
More About Governor Dayton’s Transportation Proposal
Governor Dayton has proposed a straightforward, honest solution to fix Minnesota’s aging transportation systems. The Governor’s plan would invest $6 billion over the next ten years to address the state’s highway funding deficit, invest $2.356 billion in local government transportation projects, and provide $2.92 billion for Metro and Greater Minnesota transit systems.
Minnesota Secretary of State
Secretary Simon Honors 50th Anniversary of Selma Voting Rights Marches
Posted Date: 3/7/2015 10:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 7, 2015
CONTACT:
Ryan Furlong
ryan.furlong@state.mn.us
612-615-3225
Secretary Simon Honors 50th Anniversary of Selma Voting Rights Marches
SAINT PAUL — Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon released the following statement today in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Selma-to-Montgomery voting rights marches in 1965.
“Today we honor the men and women who bravely affirmed the right for every American to have a voice and, most importantly, a vote. We honor the Minnesotans like Rev. John Cummins, Rev. Jim Kloster, Dr. Barbara Holmes, and many others, who marched in Selma fifty years ago, for standing up for equality and justice. Their courage, and the courage of hundreds of others, led directly to the passage of the Voting Rights Act, which made illegal the obstacles that many confronted. We also are reminded by the ongoing work of civil rights pioneers like Minnesota’s Josie Johnson, and that while tremendous progress has been made since 1965, there is still work to be done to make voting as easy as possible for every Minnesotan.”
Tomorrow, Secretary Simon will give remarks and participate in a march from the State Capitol to the Central Presbyterian Church in honor of the 50th anniversary of the historic Selma-to-Montgomery voting rights marches.
City of Minneapolis
Mayor Hodges, Chief Harteau Put National Spotlight on City’s Work on Juvenile Justice Reform
March 11, 2015 (MINNEAPOLIS) — Mayor Betsy Hodges and Minneapolis Police Chief Janeé Harteau put a national spotlight on the city’s Juvenile Justice Reform efforts at events in Washington, D.C. this week, hosted by the National League of Cities (NLC).In December 2014, NLC selected Minneapolis and five other cities from a competitive pool of applicants to join the Municipal Leadership for Juvenile Justice Reform Technical Assistance Initiative; the selection means Minneapolis is receiving technical assistance to increase public safety and improve outcomes for youth through juvenile-justice reform.
NLC hosted the Mayors’ Institute on Juvenile Justice Reform, providing an opportunity for mayors and national experts to come together and develop ideas and strategies around juvenile justice reform. The Mayors’ Institute is a key component of the NLC technical assistance initiative. Mayor Hodges and each of the other cities selected for the technical assistance delivered a presentation on the city’s work.
“The Mayors’ Institute on Juvenile Justice Reform provided us the opportunity to learn more about and incorporate evidence-based principles into our juvenile justice programs,” said Mayor Hodges. “As a result, Minneapolis will increase public safety and improve equity. I’m proud we are serving as a local leader on juvenile justice reform, as I believe it’s a key place our city can be working to reduce disparities.”
Chief Harteau participated in the discussions, along with Deputy Chief Kris Arneson and Commander Bruce Folkens. Chief Harteau shared a number of successful police programs and strategies with others on how to decrease juvenile arrests and juvenile crime.
“The timing of this institute couldn’t be better as we move forward with great momentum on juvenile outreach and diversion,” said Chief Harteau. “We are looking for more buy-in from our youth and one of our main objectives this summer is to engage more youth; bring them to the table to be part of the public safety conversation. We have a number of new and exciting initiatives to announce in the coming weeks.”
NLC’s Institute for Youth, Education, and Families will also support Minneapolis in implementing an action plan through site visits and regular cross-city opportunities for learning and collaboration.
The juvenile justice reform events coincided with the NLC’s Congressional City Conference, a gathering of over 2,000 elected and appointed city leaders in the nation’s capital. This year represents a high point for the annual event, with President Obama giving the keynote address. In that speech, he announced the TechHire initiative; Minneapolis is among the first 20 regions to participate in the effort meant to prepare workers for a growing number of technology jobs. President Obama’s remarks also emphasized the critical role of local government in building equity, and highlighted the participation of over 200 cities, including Minneapolis, in the My Brother’s Keeper Community Challenge.
City of St. Paul
City of Saint Paul participates in Earth Hour
Saint Paul to join more than 7,000 cities in 162 countries to raise awareness around climate change
SAINT PAUL –Saint Paul City Council passed a resolution this week declaring Saturday, March 28, 2015, from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Earth Hour in the City of Saint Paul. By encouraging communities across the globe to turn off their lights for one hour, Earth Hour aims to raise awareness about climate change and the importance of reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
“Sustainability is a global goal that begins at the local level,” said Mayor Coleman. “For one hour, Saint Paul will join together with communities all over the world to raise awareness around climate change. But for the majority of those communities, including our own, these efforts go beyond Earth Hour – they’re issues that are being tackled every day as we continue to face a rapidly changing climate.”
Under the Mayor’s administration, the City of Saint Paul has completed 120 energy-saving projects in 60 municipal facilities using federal stimulus money, reducing the overall energy consumption in those facilities by an average of 30 percent.
"The City of Saint Paul is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions," said City Council President Russ Stark. "From the Saint Paul Bike Plan to retrofitting 60 city-owned buildings with energy-efficient lighting and energy management systems, we are making great strides in making Saint Paul a more sustainable city – and Earth Hour is one more way we continue that work."
Along with Saint Paul City Hall, Ramsey County Court House and the Minnesota State Capitol, several local landmarks, organizations and businesses will be participating in Earth Hour 2015, including:
- District Energy St. Paul
- First National Bank
- Landmark Center
- Metropolitan State University
- Minnesota Children’s Museum
- Rice Park
- RiverCentre/Xcel Energy Center
- Sentinel Property Management Corporation (Bremer Tower)
- US Bank Center
- Wells Fargo Place
- Saint Paul Public Libraries including:
- Arlington Hills Community Center
- Dayton’s Bluff Library
- George Latimer Central Library
- Hamline Midway Library
- Hayden Heights Library
- Highland Park Library
- Merriam Park Library
- Riverview Library
- Rondo Community Outreach Library
- Saint Anthony Park Library
- Sun Ray Library
- West 7th Library
Organized by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), Earth Hour began in Sydney, Australia in 2007, when 2 million individuals and 2,000 businesses turned off their lights for one hour to take a stand on climate change. Today, hundreds of millions of people and more than 7,000 cities in 162 countries participate in Earth Hour. Iconic buildings participating around the world include the Sydney Opera House, Empire State Building, Gateway Arch, Niagara Falls, Willis Tower, Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace, the House of Parliament, Eiffel Tower, the Kremlin and Brandenburg Gate.
City of Rochester
Greetings from Mayor Ardell F. Brede
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It is my pleasure, on behalf of the citizens of Rochester, to welcome you to our community. If you have never been to Rochester now is the time for you will discover why we are consistently ranked among the top ten most livable cities in the nation and why we have been named Star city, All America City and #1 Best Place to Live in America.
Rochester is unique for many reasons. In addition to our strong economic foundations, Mayo Clinic, IBM and agriculture products, Rochester’s strong point is the people who live and work to make our community what it is today, the “can do” attitude that prevails is the catalyst for the ongoing progress and visioning for our future.
Rochester is a city with a proud heritage of people helping people. With nearly half a million people seeking medical care at Mayo Clinic each year, we have become the city with a heart – a caring community.
Our small town friendliness complements our big city atmosphere by providing countless activities and various types of entertainment for everyone. Our Civic Music program, three local theatrical producers, art center, and various dance troupes, provides for the cultural needs of our residents and visitors. Three city golf courses, Recreation Center and Athletic Club serves up a feast of choices for the physical fitness advocates.
These are just a few Rochester’s attractions. There are many more and we hope you take a little time to explore all aspects of our community. If there is anything I can do to help you become better acquainted with Rochester, please do not hesitate to call upon me at any time.
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