Strong Schools, Strong City Referendum

This November, Minneapolis voters will be asked to approve a property tax referendum to support strong Minneapolis public schools.  The proposed referendum is for $60 million per year and will run from 2009 to 2017.  It replaces a 2000 referendum that expires next year and generates about $30 million annually.  The new referendum will provide: 1) resources to help students develop early reading skills, 2) resources for math and science programs, 3) up-to-date textbooks and technology, and 4) resources to help manage class size.  The referendum also includes the creation of a Referendum Oversight Committee to improve accountability.  An approved referendum will make our schools and city stronger by providing local funding support to make up for state funding that has not kept pace with inflation and need.  For more information, visit the website at www.StrongSchoolsStrongCity.org.

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Tips on How to Improve Your Home Energy Efficiency

 

Terry Cagle-Kemp, from the Neighborhood Energy Connection, spoke at our March meeting and gave us lots of great tips on how to lower our home energy bills.  To download a pdf of his presentation, click on the file below.

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West Calhoun Neighborhood Council

West Calhoun Neighborhood Council meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Whole Foods, 3060 Excelsior Boulevard.  All business and residential neighbors are welcome to attend. 

You can leave a message with comments, questions or concerns on the West Calhoun Neighborhood Council Voicemail Hotline at 612-928-3511 or e-mail us at info@westcalhoun.org.

Neighborhood Boundaries

West Calhoun is bounded by West Calhoun Parkway on the East, West Lake Street on the North, West 35th Street on the South and France Avenue on the West.  The neighborhood includes Lake Calhoun's northern shoreline, Calhoun Commons and surrounding businesses, many residential buildings and 32 homes.

Board of Directors 2007-2008

Mari Taffe, Chair

Todd Wildermuth, Vice Chair

Barb Stevens, Treasurer

George Effrem

Lauren Kebschull

Rosemary Lundell

Ahndi Fridell, Co-Coordinator

Rhea Sullivan, Co-Coordinator 

West Calhoun Neighborhood Profile

Based on the 2000 US Census:

1,865 households

244 owner-occupied housing units

1090 renter-occupied housing units

Average household size:  1.4 people

For more information on neighborhood demographics and statistics, go to: City of Minneapolis profile