List,
I'm sure many folks had a great night out last night celebrating
National Night Out. As a candidate for the Park Board, and long-
time supporter of NNO, my husband and I biked to 11 different
neighborhood gatherings last night. It was hot, people were fanning
themselves, kids were splashing in wading pools dragged out into the
middle of the street, there was music and food and dancing (!), and
conversations were animated. I was amazed at the differences in and
between our neighborhoods and spirited by the commonalities that draw
us together.
The Fourth Park District, which I am seeking to represent, is a
diverse district. It encompasses much of the Chain of Lakes
(Calhoun, Isles, Cedar, Brownie), Bryn Mawr, a slice of the North
Side, the Sculpture Garden, Loring Park, Elliot Park, Stevens
Square, Washburn Fair Oaks, most of Downtown, and a bit of the
downtown Riverfront. In each neighborhood I saw singles, families,
elders, kids, business owners, residents, Mpls police, candidates,
dogs, bikes, antique cars (and just old cars), observers, and active
participants (the most active were those manning the grills and those
handing out popsicles....). People were really enjoying themselves
and I'm thrilled our city has such civic pride as to come out in the
ninety-plus degree heat and just hang out together.
It's one of the things that makes living in Minneapolis so great.
I hope you all had fun out there and can share something that really
surprised you about your neighbors or city. What were people talking
about?
Tracy Nordstrom
East Calhoun
Tracy Nordstrom for Parks!
www.TracyNordstrom.com
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612.386.6257
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