Councilmember Niziolek Endorses Jeff Hayden in Ward 8 Cites Hayden's neighborhood leadership, community involvement
MINNEAPOLIS Minneapolis City Councilmember Dan Niziolek endorsed neighborhood leader and community activist Jeff Hayden for the Eighth Ward City Council seat today. Niziolek highlighted Hayden's strong neighborhood ties and involvement in the community in announcing his endorsement.
"Jeff Hayden has been serving the community long before he decided to seek public office and that is a tribute to his commitment," said Niziolek, who serves with Hayden as a board member of the City of Lakes Land Trust. "Jeff has spent many years strengthening our neighborhoods and he understands the role they play in shaping our city's future."
Hayden has served as vice-chair of the Bryant Neighborhood Association since 2003 and was chair of the Powderhorn Park Neighborhood Association from 1999 to 2001. During his time leading Powderhorn, Hayden helped guide the construction of affordable housing at Bloomington Avenue and 35th Street, created the first computer lab in the Minneapolis parks system, managed the neighborhood's restorative justice program, and launched an initiative to address problem properties.
"Jeffs patient and persistent leadership on behalf of the neighborhoods has aided the rebirth of Powderhorn and areas across south Minneapolis," said Niziolek, who represents the neighboring Tenth Ward. "Minneapolis is stronger because of Jeff Hayden's involvement and I urge people to elect him to continue his innovative work on the city council."
Hayden also led the city-wide effort in 2001 to restore the Neighborhood Revitalization Program and helped raise $10,000 that same year to save the annual Independence Day fireworks show in Powderhorn Park.
Niziolek's endorsement is Hayden's first from an elected official west of Interstate 35W. The announcement is the fourth high-profile endorsement Hayden has received in the last five weeks; Ninth Ward City Councilmember Gary Schiff endorsed Hayden Aug. 2, and former Minneapolis Mayors Don Fraser and Sharon Sayles Belton endorsed Hayden in July.
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