Apologies for the gap in these updates. I was passionately cheering on our Minnesota Twins during their post-season run, and work has been busy for me. We had a truly unfortunate incident in council chambers on Monday, hate has no place in our City.
Congrats to the Denfeld Hunters football team on a successful season! I hope everyone had a good Halloween and was treated with more treats than tricks. Also good luck to all the deer hunters this weekend.
Council Meeting September 25
Set the maximum levy for the 2024 budget- this number can not increase between now and when the budget is passed. However, it can decrease.
Appointed a board member to the Duluth Transit Authority Board
Accepted various reimbursements from various government entities
Approved application for $500,000 to support replacement of diseased ash trees
Support of continuing to plan and design parks-based athletic venue improvements
Approved $1 million line of credit to the DECC
Council Meeting October 16
Issued several bonds
Approved various liquor license
Approved members of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund
Amended the contract for the lead service line replacement project
Council Meeting October 30
Approved award to reconstruct the bridge at St. Andrews ST over Tischer Creek
Accepted a grant of $135,100 for the “Towards Zero Deaths” project
Authorized an agreement for Track Wheelchair trails with Hartley Nature Center
Budget Presentations
Duluth Round-Up
This is a great story on the efforts to clean up the Saint Louis River. One of the big reasons I ran for City Council was for the projects along the St. Louis River and to continue to advocate for the cleanup of the river. Saint Louis River Clean-Up Story
Early Voting Information
General Election: Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Early in-person voting hours:
Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday before election day – 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Monday before election day – 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday before election day is the last day to vote early in person.
Early In-Person and Absentee Voting Location: 411 West First Street. Duluth, MN 55802 City Clerk's Office: Room 318
Vote by Mail Information
Return your absentee ballot as soon as possible. Ballots must be returned to the City Clerk's Office by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.
Ballots cannot be returned to polling locations on Election Day.
Absentee Ballot Request Form (PDF)
Absentee Ballot Request Form (Online)
100 More Cups of Coffee
Still working on having another 100 Cups of Coffee with constituents. If you want to have a 45-minute conversation about anything in regard to the City click on this link to schedule
Join a City Commission!
Ordinance Modernization Task Force
I started a task force to go over all of the ordinances in the city code and weed out, outdated language and ordinances. An intuitive and modern regulatory environment is important to how cities function and how citizens operate within that framework. The task force is soliciting feedback on our work to date.
Local Links
Sharing some of our city services links either calendars or relevant info that you may not be aware is on the web!
Duluth Public Library Programming Calendar
Apply for Workforce Development Services
Duluth Transit Authority website (plan your next bus ride!)