City Council Work Session July 16, 2024
Community Health Commission 2024 work plan review
DEI coordination and racism public health emergency declaration
Community connectedness and neighborhood engagement strategies
Cannabis and gambling regulation outlook
Youth mental health and social media impact
Strategies for reaching unorganized and multi-family housing neighborhoods
Full Document Analysis
Notable Quotes (3)
If it's in a health emergency we should be doing something about it... I think if we stick with that title then we are going to have to be pretty specific.
Knowing your neighbors impacts your happiness where you live bigger than anything else.
I worry about just like if everyone from Pamela Park neighborhood came out... it might be overwhelming from a race perspective.
People (5)
Nick MadisonVice ChairLead presenter for the health commission update.
1 quote
Lead presenter for the health commission update.
“Knowing your neighbors impacts your happiness where you live bigger than anything else.”
Discussing community connectedness.
Tracy NelsonMemberCo-presenter discussing community engagement and past commission activities.
1 quote
Co-presenter discussing community engagement and past commission activities.
“We didn't want it to be a one and done. We want to build that muscle within the community.”
Discussing community events.
James PierceCouncil MemberProvides oversight on actionability and funding.
1 quote
Provides oversight on actionability and funding.
“If it's in a health emergency we should be doing something about it. Rather than just a declaration... I think if we stick with that title then we are going to have to be pretty specific.”
Critique of declaring racism a public health emergency without action.
Kim HuinCouncil MemberFocuses on youth mental health and equitable outreach.
1 quote
Focuses on youth mental health and equitable outreach.
“I am almost more interested in something like Mental Health crisis that we're seeing in youth right now.”
Comparing gambling regulation priorities to youth mental health.
Scott NealCity ManagerProvides guidance on city-wide health initiatives and previous wellness programs.
Provides guidance on city-wide health initiatives and previous wellness programs.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- Tuesday, July 16, 2024, 5:34 p.m. - Edina City Council Work Session
- April 2024 - Community event in partnership with Marita's Table