Shared Equity Ownership Summit: Closing Remarks – Council President Jalali

Saturday, March 15, 2025

Supportive housing funding

Rethinking I-94 initiative

Rondo community land bridge project

City budget development

Midway neighborhood stabilization

Displacement and industrial park impact on West Side

Down payment assistance for displaced Latino families

Areas of Interest (4)

  • Council leadership confirms upcoming vote on supportive housing funding.
  • Rethinking I-94 initiative faces heavy burden of historical redress for Rondo community.
  • Proposed mayoral budget includes targeted assistance for West Side Latino families displaced by historical industrial projects.
  • Council President emphasizes need to shift city policy toward community-owned rather than private-market interests.

Notable Quotes (2)

tomorrow on the council agenda we're going to vote on funding for Supportive Housing to keep uh creating spaces not not opportunities for people who are struggling with deep seated issues

— Council President
Supportive HousingDiscussing upcoming policy priorities.

there's a proposal in the budget from the mayor to help deliver down assistance specifically targeted to Latino lost their homes in that displacement

— Council President
BudgetDiscussing specific budget line items for West Side residents.

People (2)

Unnamed Council PresidentCouncil President

Leading the city council, coordinating city-wide work, and managing local neighborhood stabilization initiatives.

1 quote

“we ran because we know that someone has to do it someone with lived experiences and a desire to make sure our community's voice is in that conversation”

Reflecting on the responsibility of representing communities affected by historical infrastructure displacement.

Councilmember BuyCouncilmember

Collaborating on the Rethinking I-94 initiative and Rondo community land bridge project.

Places Mentioned

Midway neighborhoodRondo communityWest SideI-94 corridor

Events & Meetings (2)

  • Upcoming Town Hall (later this month)
  • City Council Meeting (tomorrow)
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