Earlier this year, our board of Commissioners accepted a nomination brought forward by Dr. Tonya Jackman to rename McRae Park to Wallace “Jack” O’Neal Jackman and to begin the public hearing process for the renaming. The first public hearing is tomorrow!

WE NEED YOUR HELP ❗️We are helping a Minneapolis family who is behind on rent and doesn’t qualify for the city’s rental assistance program. I’m hopping to raise $800 to cover the rent they are behind on. Cash app: $jasonchavezcruz Venmo: @ LiamDavisTemple

Tonight at our Board of Estimate & Taxation meeting we deadlocked on deciding the maximum levy for the City and the Parks. I voted in full support of the park board’s levy request and the city’s request throughout every single amendment brought forward, but we could not find consensus on that.

This city deserves only the best after all we've been through!

taylr@taylordahlin.com · 3w ago

tom olsen says we deserve more than a city in managed decline, and he believes minneapolis is on the rise, but the park board has been dealing with “death by a thousand cuts” for years in ways that park commissioners hear complaints about all the time- reduced hours, rec centers closed on sundays

My colleague, MPRB Board President Tom Olsen published an op-ed continuing the conversation about why our Minneapolis Parks should be fully funded.

Tom Olsen@olsenforparks.bsky.social · 3w ago

My argument is simple; our parks are worth it. In the last few years our park levy has been consistently under what we need to fully function. This led to rec center cuts. We are facing cuts again, while the city has been far less fiscally prudent. Gift link: www.startribune.com/mpls-green-s...

My argument is simple; our parks are worth it. In the last few years our park levy has been consistently under what we need to fully function. This led to rec center cuts. We are facing cuts again, while the city has been far less fiscally prudent. Gift link: www.startribune.com/mpls-green-s...

Park Board president: Minneapolis parks are among the best in the nation. Fund them accordingly.

The Minneapolis Board of Estimate and Taxation must vote to fully fund the park board’s levy request of 5.86%, which is far below what the city is asking for itself, Park and Recreation Board presiden...

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My statement on Minneapolis Public Schools’ proposed “school transformation” plan.

Statement on the MPS Transformation plans made public last week

It’s hummingbird migrating season! 🌺 Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month with Commissioner Carvajal Moran. We invite you to a sightseeing and yoga flow in this beautiful season that welcomes hummingbirds into our gardens 🌱

My colleagues published an op-ed in response to the Mayor's proposed 2.5% levy. www.minnpost.com/community-vo...

A message to the city of Minneapolis: Consolidation would hurt our parks

The quality of our Minneapolis parks would erode under consolidation and be an ineffective use of taxpayer dollars.

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Happy Election Day!🗳️ There is still time to cast your ballot—If you are in line, stay in line! You have until 8:00PM to vote!! 👏 Primaries are crucial! It's the step in which, as voters, we choose a party's nominee for the general election.

Dear Community, We will be having a board meeting tomorrow June 17, 2026 in which Resolution 2026-114 will be now introduced to the whole board.

Dear community, I am holding everyone with love and care. There was an individual in crisis at Minnehaha Regional Park. It was communicated that this individual committed self-harm and has passed away. I will share as much additional information as I can.

Dear community, On May 25, 2026, I received reports that approximately at 4:40PM a Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board lifeguard believed they saw a child go under the water at Lake Nokomis Main Beach.

Dear community, there will be a study item presented by the National Park Service, Minnesota Historical Society Staff, and Representatives from the Dakota Community to provide information about the Cultural and historical/archeological significance of Mni Owe Sni.

The West Nokomis neighbors are organizing a Raffle and Bake Fundraiser to keep neighbors housed. Saturday, April 25th, from 1:00PM - 4:00PM. This will take place at the Music Lab, 5156 Bloomington Ave, Minneapolis, 55417.

Minneapolis residents are now able to apply for rental assistance funded by the City of Minneapolis. On February 5 and March 26, the Minneapolis City Council approved funding to support renter households after the devastating and continued impact of Operation Metro Surge. 1/

It’s been such a busy week I haven’t had a chance to post these beautiful photos @taylordahlin.com took of a heron that returned to Loring Park over the weekend! Their return, so close after our first thunderstorm of the year, is a sure sign that spring is here after our long winter.

Thank you to everyone who came out to our 2026 Earth Day Clean Up 🌍 It was beautiful to see so many neighbors and little ones join efforts to make our parks cleaner.

Last night’s ICE abduction near 20th & Central didn’t happen in a vacuum. Friday morning they were found stalking people at Huset Park and earlier in April they kidnapped someone near East Phillips community center.

The West Nokomis neighbors are organizing a Rent Fundraiser to keep neighbors housed. 📆 Sunday, March 29, from 1:00PM - 4:00PM 📍Diamond Lake Lutheran Church, 5760 Portland Ave, Minneapolis, 55417

We had a good MPRB Committee of the Whole meeting tonight to continue learning about the org’s budget history, as well as outlining our priorities for the next 4 years. Broadly stated, those priorities are: Youth, Natural Areas, Revenue, and Finance. We’re working on specifics in coming months.

Dear community, I am calling on Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey to sign on Pause Eviction, Safe Lives. If this policy does not pass, please expect to see our vulnerable community members enter the court process.

Dear community, please help me share Mario’s story and fundraiser. On January 12, Mario was abducted by federal agents at his workplace. Mario has a partner and small children, who now have to carry both financial burdens and emotional trauma. gofund.me/9871a4eff

Help Bring Mario Back to His Family, organized by Angie Cisneros

On January 12th, the lives of Mario’s family changed completely. That day, Mario w… Angie Cisneros necesita tu apoyo para Help Bring Mario Back to His Family

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A community member's father was recently taken into ICE custody and is now awaiting deportation. Daisy’s family is raising funds to help cover legal fees and asking community to share their story and support them during this difficult time. gofund.me/2167c987f

Donate to Standing with Daisy's Family in Crisis, organized by Daisy Vang

My name is Daisy, and my dad was recently taken into ICE custody. He has attended an… Daisy Vang needs your support for Standing with Daisy's Family in Crisis

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Today, I spoke w/Maggie Bott and Bob Kolstad, Hennepin County Public Defenders, and Brandon Garcia, a policy aide to Minneapolis City Council President Elliot Paige to discuss how the people of Minneapolis organized to resist DHS's occupation of the city. open.spotify.com/episode/2Qf9...

Hello all, please help support our community members stay housed. Any amount would be greatly appreciated.

Liam Davis Temple@liam2manynames.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Mobile home parks are constantly targeted by ICE because they’re often more isolated from more visible residential neighborhoods. There’s 21 families that need help paying March rent and @amyudiaz.bsky.social is in direct contact with the landlord to make it happen. Help donate! gofund.me/93ad595bc

Hello all, the beautiful neighbors of Northrop have organized a Northrop Minneapolis Mutual Aid Rent Fundraiser. When: Saturday, February 28, 1-4pm at McRae Park Recreation Center, 906 E 47th St, Minneapolis.