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Endorsed by: Progressive Minnesota Sierra Club 8th Ward Black Caucus Somali American Democratic Association Gente de Minnesota DFL Feminist Caucus Minnesota NOW PAC MN Women's Political Caucus Sen. Scott Dibble (DFL-60) Rep. Frank Hornstein (DFL-60B) Rep. Jean Wagenius (DFL-62B) City Council Member Scott Benson City Council Member Lisa Goodman City Council Member Gary Schiff Hennepin County Commissioner Gail Dorfman Jeff Hayden Minneapolis Star Tribune Somali Business Association of America Insight News Supported by: Minnesota Women's Campaign Fund Acceptable rating: STONEWALL DFL |
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| Ward 8 Information |
Ward 8 is a vibrant and culturally diverse collection of communities located
in the south central area of Minneapolis. Its neighborhoods include Central,
Powderhorn, Bryant, Bancroft, Field, Regina, Northrup, and Kingfield.
 The 8th Ward is bordered on the north by Lake Street, home to the Midtown Exchange and a variety of small thriving businesses. It boasts the successful local business district of 48th and Chicago. Institutions serving community within the 8th Ward include Pillsbury House and Pillsbury House Theatre, Sabathani Community Center, as well as many congregations and faith-based organizations. Issues facing the 8th Ward include transportation planning, reconstruction of I-35W, economic development on Lake Street, 38th Street, Chicago Avenue and Nicollet Avenue, property taxes, community building, and youth development. |
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Elizabeth Glidden Eighth Ward campaign literature (Please note some large files)  General Overview brochure (6.2M) "Tour the 8th Ward with me" brochure(4.6M) |
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