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Commitment to Community Engagement

Diane works with our neighborhood organizations to keep them vigorous, vital, and effective. She:

Convened 7 Third Ward Summits to engage our entire community and set priorities for action Instituted monthly C.A.R.E. meetings to identify and remediate housing, safety and livability issues
Sends timely and ongoing email announcements and Third Ward newsletters
Participates in and champions community and neighborhood organizations and activities
Is a key member of the Alliance Steering Committee of the University District; a historic new partnership with the University of Minnesota, City of Minneapolis, and surrounding University neighborhoods, to improve livability, and increase home-ownership.

The Northeast Farmers Market located on University and 8th Street is a growing source of locally grown, organic foods, and other products. The NE market is opened every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Locally produced music makes the shopping experience in Northeast one to remember.