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Jason Garcia for MPRB District 4 @jason4parks.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I’m also looking forward to talking with people at our upcoming community budget meetings, to hear about their priorities! Thursday, Oct. 8 6-8 pm Lyndale Farmstead (1300 42nd St W) Thursday, Oct. 22 6-8 pm Powderhorn Park (3400 15th Ave S) Saturday, Oct. 24 1-3 pm Elliot Park (1000 E 14th St)

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Jason Garcia for MPRB District 4 @jason4parks.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I am especially happy that this means we can protect the jobs and pay of our parks workers who make the system go! I’m grateful to @ehbforbet.bsky.social @elliottpayne.org & @aishaforward10.com for supporting this & to @olsenforparks.bsky.social for his leadership in getting the levy through BET!

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Jason Garcia for MPRB District 4 @jason4parks.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

This afternoon at the BET, the board passed the Minneapolis tax levy, which included the 5.86% levy increase to fund the park board. This means we will be able to continue to offer the outstanding services and experiences of our parks to the people of Minneapolis, and our visitors.

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parksandpower.bsky.social @parksandpower.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

A win for our parks! 💚🌳 After weeks of organizing and community action, the BET set the Park Board’s maximum levy at the full 5.86% requested. Thank you to everyone who testified, emailed, made postcards, showed up & spoke out.

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Jason Garcia for MPRB District 4 @jason4parks.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Finally, a HUGE thank you to everyone who came out to our budget meetings, testified at park board or BET, made signs, sent postcards, and engaged with @parksandpower.bsky.social! We appreciate all of you!

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parksandpower.bsky.social @parksandpower.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

🚨 TOMORROW: The Board of Estimate & Taxation meets again at 4 PM. Last week, BET members were unable to reach an agreement on the final levy. They’re back Tuesday to continue the conversation. 📍 250 S 4th St, Room 350 🕓 4 PM Show up for our parks. 💜🌳

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taylr @taylordahlin.com · 23/09/2026

signs being held in support of the minneapolis park board being fully funded at the board of estimate and taxation meeting tonight “we have the best parks in the country for a reason,” says elliott payne

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parksandpower.bsky.social @parksandpower.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

What do Minneapolis parks and park programming mean to you? 🌳 This Wednesday, Sept. 23, the Board of Estimate & Taxation will vote on the maximum 2027 park levy. 📍 Public Service Center, Room 350 250 S 4th St 🕓 4 PM Come share your voice and your experience

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parksandpower.bsky.social @parksandpower.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Last week, Parks & Power community members created postcards and letters advocating for Minneapolis park funding. They’ve been delivered to Board of Estimate & Taxation members ahead of Wednesday’s meeting. 💌🌳 Shoutout @wedge.live for making sure no P&P BET activity goes undocumented 😂

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parksandpower.bsky.social @parksandpower.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Join Parks & Power this Friday, Sept. 18 from 6–8 PM at Hope Community for a Postcard Making Workshop! 🌳📬 Help us make one final push to fully fund Minneapolis parks ahead of the Sept. 23 levy decision. 🍽️ Dinner provided 📍 611 E Franklin Ave RSVP: tinyurl.com/b69dxywz

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Wedge LIVE!™ @wedge.live · 15/09/2026

This has to be the first time anyone has targeted a postcard writing campaign at the board of estimate and taxation.

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Wedge LIVE!™ @wedge.live · 10/09/2026

This might be the first protest sign to ever reference the Board of Estimate and Taxation. Many here for the public hearing are asking the BET to set a max property tax levy that allows the park board to receive the additional $3 million they asked for.

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Jason Garcia for MPRB District 4 @jason4parks.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Curious about the Minneapolis Parks & Rec Board budget that’s been in the news lately? Have questions, concerns, or feedback on MPRB plans and spending priorities? We are having a series of public meetings to connect with people across the city to talk about our process, goals, and to hear from you!

A flyer for a series of community meetings. Text reads:

Let's Talk about the Budget for Minneapolis Parks

Come with questions. Hear from MPRB leaders. Share what matters to you.

Join Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board commissioners and staff for a community conversation about MPRB's budget. We'll talk about:
• How our parks are funded and the main revenue streams
• How your tax dollars are used
• Why adequate funding matters for the services, programs and places Minneapolis residents use every day

Please join us at an upcoming community event

Thursday, Sept. 10 | 6-8 pm
40th Street Park (1900 E 40th St)

Thursday, Sept. 17 | 6-8 pm
Harrison Park-Spark'd Studios (503 N Irving Ave)

Saturday, Sept. 19 | 1-3 pm
River Hub at Graco Park (810 Sibley St. NE)

Thursday, Oct. 8 | 6-8 pm
Lyndale Farmstead (1300 42nd St. W)

Thursday, Oct. 22 | 6-8 pm
Powderhorn Park (3400 15th Ave. S)

Saturday, Oct. 24|1-3 pm
Elliot Park (1000 E 14th St.)

Share your feedback about Minneapolis
Parks

minneapolisparks.org/budget-2027

QR code guides readers to:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/88BW98C

Minneapolis
Park & Recreation Board

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parksandpower.bsky.social @parksandpower.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

🎨 Come get creative for our parks! Join us this Friday, Sept. 4 for an Art Build ahead of the Sept. 9 Board of Estimate and Taxation hearing. Let’s make art, build community, and share why our parks matter. Dinner provided!

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Wedge LIVE!™ @wedge.live · 27/08/2026

A real maniac came up with the idea to have a sign-making event ahead of a Board of Estimate & Taxation meeting.

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parksandpower.bsky.social @parksandpower.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

🎨 Join Parks & Power for an Art Build for Our Parks! 📅 Sept. 4, 6–8 PM 📍 Spill Paint, Not Oil! Studio 2482 University Ave W, St. Paul Make signs and art ahead of the Sept. 9 BET public hearing. Dinner provided! RSVP: tinyurl.com/58443cv8

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parksandpower.bsky.social @parksandpower.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Minneapolis parks are facing a $3.1M funding gap. On Sept. 9 at 5:05 PM, the Board of Estimate & Taxation will hold a public hearing on the 2027 levy. Show up, share your story, and tell the BET to protect our parks, programs, and workers. Fully fund our parks.

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parksandpower.bsky.social @parksandpower.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to our Your Voice in Our Parks series! 🌳 Great conversations about the Racial Equity Toolkit, projects using it, and MPRB’s community engagement process. Grateful to everyone who shared their experiences, perspectives, and ideas.

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parksandpower.bsky.social @parksandpower.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Yesterday, Mayor Frey proposed a 2.5% Park Board levy increase, leaving MPRB $3.2M short of the Park Board’s requested 5.86% levy increase to maintain current services. That means major cuts to park services, programs, and jobs. Close the $3.2M gap. Fully fund our parks.

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EHB on BET @ehbforbet.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

I want to share publicly that I plan to support MPRB's request for a 5.6% levy increase. The mayor's proposal of 2.5% would hurt our parks and save taxpayers little. Minneapolis parks are the best in the country and we should build on our strengths, not weaken them. www.minnpost.com/community-vo...

minnpost.com

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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parksandpower.bsky.social @parksandpower.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

What happened at the August 5 Minneapolis Park Board meeting? 🌳 Updates included equitable neighborhood park investments, a budget warning, youth programming, and Minneapolis’ urban forest. Here’s what happened and why it matters.

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parksandpower.bsky.social @parksandpower.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Tomorrow is our final workshop in the series! We hope to see you all there. We'll be catering from Lu's, so come hungry!

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parksandpower.bsky.social @parksandpower.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

We’re launching our Park Board Meeting Highlights series to make Minneapolis Park Board decisions easier to follow. Our first recap covers the July 15 meeting, including youth jobs, park improvements, and the Tree Canopy Report. Check it out and let us know what you'd like to see next!

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parksandpower.bsky.social @parksandpower.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

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parksandpower.bsky.social @parksandpower.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Tomorrow!! Can't wait to see you all at Hope!

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parksandpower.bsky.social @parksandpower.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Join Parks & Power's Your Voice in Our Parks workshop! Learn about the Minneapolis Park Board's Racial Equity Toolkit (RET), projects, and how community voices shape decisions. 📅 July 9, 5:30–7 PM 📍 Hope Community 🍽️ World Street Kitchen RSVP: hope-community.ourpowerbase.net/form/p-p-can...

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parksandpower.bsky.social @parksandpower.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

First session is in a couple of weeks! RSVP Here: hope-community.ourpowerbase.net/form/p-p-can...

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P&P Your Voice In Our Parks | Hope Community PowerBase

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parksandpower.bsky.social @parksandpower.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

First session is in a couple of weeks! RSVP Here: hope-community.ourpowerbase.net/form/p-p-can...

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P&P Your Voice In Our Parks | Hope Community PowerBase

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taylr @taylordahlin.com · 04/06/2026

benicio mendiola-johnson of parks and power speaks in favor of closing the minnehaha dog park to the minneapolis park and recreation board, on how he knows it is hard to give up a place people are attached to, but every year we delay is more harm to the dakota commnunity @parksandpower.bsky.social

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parksandpower.bsky.social @parksandpower.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Join Parks & Power for a community workshop series where we'll discuss current Minneapolis park projects, community priorities, and opportunities for engagement. 🍽️ Dinner provided 📍 611 E Franklin Ave ⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM RSVP Here: hope-community.ourpowerbase.net/form/p-p-can... #Minneapolis #MPRB

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Jason Garcia for MPRB District 4 @jason4parks.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Tonight, two resolutions I worked on passed committees. In addition to the one regarding Minnehaha OLRA, the Admin & Finance Committee passed a resolution instructing staff to examine policies to waive fees for Indigenous people using parks to practice ceremony. Both passed committee unanimously.

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parksandpower.bsky.social @parksandpower.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Today, the MPRB Planning Committee will vote on beginning the process of closing the Minnehaha Off-Leash Dog Park to respect the Mni Owe Sni sacred site. Supporters are encouraged to attend and speak in favor. MPRB Headquarters 2117 West River Rd N, Minneapolis

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Kay Carvajal Moran @kayforparks.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

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.

A flyer with the following details that read,

“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.

This study item will be presented in person but will also be live-streamed.

When: Wednesday, May 20th
Time: During the Planning Committee - After 6:00PM.
Location: Mary Merrill MPRB Headquarters, 2117 West River Rd N, Minneapolis MN 55422”

Una foto de un volante que dice lo siguiente,

“Estimada comunidad, los invitamos a asistir - Habrá una presentación presentada por el Servicio de Parques Nacionales, la Sociedad Histórica de Minnesota y representantes de la comunidad Dakota, con el fin de brindar información sobre la importancia cultural, histórica y arqueológica de Mni Owe Sni.

Esta presentación se va hacer en persona. Habrá transmisión en vivo.

Fecha: Miércoles, Mayo 20
Hora: Durante en el comite de Planeacion - Después de las 6:00PM
Direction: Mary Merrill MPRB Headquarters, 2117 West River Rd N, Minneapolis MN 55422

Transmisión en vivo:
https://www.youtube.com/live/5Xp2BjmrB4w?si=RF-1b_tdLECovmRA”

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taylr @taylordahlin.com · 24/03/2026

parks & power are hiring a temporary Park Observer to work in minneapolis parks and protect them as a public space by doing community-based documentation of immigration activity. $21/hr for 8 weeks of week. info & apply - hope-community.ourpowerbase.net/form/park-ob... @parksandpower.bsky.social

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Park Observer Application | Hope Community PowerBase

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parksandpower.bsky.social @parksandpower.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Who runs your parks? 🌳 Meet the people making decisions that shape Minneapolis every day. Thread 1/4 #minneapolis #minneapolisparks

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parksandpower.bsky.social @parksandpower.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Community Park Observer applications are now open. Help protect public spaces through documentation & community presence. Paid roles at $21/hr. Training provided. Apply by 3/30.

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parksandpower.bsky.social @parksandpower.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Election’s over, but the work keeps going! Catch up on our Park Board At-Large Candidate Forum and hear what candidates had to say about the future of Minneapolis parks. Watch here: youtu.be/URIsWNVJhpU?...

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Parks and Power: Minneapolis Park Board Candidate Forum – At-Large

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parksandpower.bsky.social @parksandpower.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

A big thank you to everyone who helped make this election cycle's Park Board candidate forums such a success! Click through to see a recap of the events and remember to VOTE THIS TUESDAY, NOV. 4TH!

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parksandpower.bsky.social @parksandpower.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our final forum! It’s been an incredible past two months. Stay tuned for what’s next with Parks and Power.

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