For Immediate Release
Friday, November 21, 2003, Minneapolis, MNâThe Jordan Area Community Council (JACC)
along with Minneapolis Third Ward City Council Member Don Samuels announced today that
they will be picketing the private home of a Jordan neighborhood landlord, Mr. Gregge
Johnson of Elk River, Minnesota. Mr. Johnson owns and rents more than 30 properties
in Minneapolis and has been repeatedly negligent in proper management of at least
those in the Jordan neighborhood. Jordan residents have had enough.
JACC members stated that Mr. Johnsonâs continued neglect of his properties, and
complete disregard for the behavior of his tenants has had a significant negative
impact on quality of life for residents in Jordan. Todayâs announcement came as a
result of growing frustration among residents over absentee landlords who hope to take
advantage of the increasing property values in North Minneapolis, but slow community
improvement efforts by failing to screen tenants, provide even the most basic of
property supervision or upkeep their properties. JACC plans to make a strong statement
on Saturday that this kind of property ownership will not be tolerated in Jordan.
What: Minneapolis City Council Member Don Samuels, and the Jordan Area Community
Council will picket the home of Mr. Gregge Johnson, of Elk River, Minnesota.
When: Saturday, November 22nd 10:30am to 11:30 am
Where: 11800 Highland Rd
Elk River, Minnesota 55330
The Jordan Area Community Council, also known as JACC, is the non-profit citizen
participation organization for the Jordan neighborhood. It uses a grassroots
community organizing and civic engagement model to fulfill its mission: To organize
people, knowledge and capital for the collective empowerment of Jordan Residents.
Contact:
Jonathan Palmer
Director
Jordan Area Community Council
612-529-9267
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