Greetings, Council Member Samuels asked me to send all of you the text to a press release he issued this afternoon. He would like very much for all of you to come and show your support at one or both events.
Don Samuels, Minneapolis' Third Ward City Council Member announced today that in response to gun related violence in Minneapolis, he will be holding both a "Call to Action" Press Conference, and an extended vigil. Council Member Samuels' decision comes on the heels of multiple shootings which happened in the City in just the last three days. The most recent incident happened last night in North Minneapolis' Jordan neighborhood. The victim was a child between the ages of one and two-years-old, and was in her home at the time of the shooting. Press Conference What: A specific call to action to address gun violence in Minneapolis When: 10:00 am, Thursday, July 31 Where: Jordan Neighborhood Community Garden, located at 26th and Knox Avenues North Extended Vigil What: Council Member Samuels will fast and hold an around the clock vigil in honor of recent victims of gun violence in Minneapolis When: From the evening of Wednesday, July 30, to the evening of Sunday, August 3rd, 24 hours a day Where: Jordan Neighborhood Community Garden, located at 26th and Knox Avenues North Why: To draw desperately needed City and State attention and resources to the ongoing crisis of gun violence in Minneapolis. Council Member Samuels urges everyone to join him in his extended vigil, day or night, to show unity in community efforts to end gun violence in Minneapolis. For further information, please contact Council Member Samuels' office, at 612-673-2203 Also please join Don is supporting: Jordan Peace Rally and BBQ Jordan Community Council in partnership with MAD DADS will host a Peace rally and Kick-off to their new community street patrol. When: Friday, July 1, 2003 Where: Jordan Neighborhood Community Garden, located at 26th and Knox Avenues North For more information contact Jonathan Palmer @ 612-529-9267 TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. 2. If you don't like what's being discussed here, don't complain - change the subject (Mpls-specific, of course.) ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
