Neighborhood and Community Engagement Commission
The Neighborhood and Community Engagement Commission advised the Mayor, City Council, and the Neighborhood and Community Relations department on improvements to the City's community engagement process, ways to increase diversity on City boards and commissions, and provided input regarding neighborhood and community organization funding programs.
Established Date:
Sep 26, 2008
Membership Details
No. of Seats:
16
Positions Occupied:
14
Vacant Positions:
2
Membership Description:
The Commission had 16 members:
- 7 members appointed using the City's open appointments process and a public hearing; 5 appointed by the City Council and 2 appointed by the Mayor.
- 8 members selected through a process defined by the officially recognized neighborhood organizations.
- 1 member appointed by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.
Term Limit:
3
Term Limit Note:
Members could serve up to 3 two-year terms.
Residency Requirement:
Yes, members must be residents of the City of Minneapolis who do not hold a current election certificate.
Compensation:
None (reimbursement for parking during meetings, childcare may be provided).
Selection Procedure:
Eight of the 16 NCEC commissioners were appointed through the open appointments process and eight members were elected by Minneapolis neighborhood organizations.
Appointing Cycle:
Fall
Members
Seat # | Name | Term Start | Term End | Appointing Authority | Membership Requirements |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | John Benda Apply Now | Jul 1, 2018 | Jun 30, 2020 | Council | |
2 | Henry Gowin Apply Now | Jul 1, 2018 | Jun 30, 2020 | Council | |
3 | Vacant Apply Now | Jul 1, 2019 | Jun 30, 2021 | Council | |
4 | Maleta (Queen) Kimmons Apply Now | Jul 1, 2018 | Jun 30, 2020 | Council | |
5 | Laura Nudell Lee Apply Now | Jul 1, 2019 | Jun 30, 2021 | Council | |
6 | Mary Dedeaux-Swinton Apply Now | Jul 1, 2018 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mayor | |
7 | Devin Wise Apply Now | Jul 1, 2019 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mayor | |
8 | Vacant Apply Now | Jul 1, 2018 | Jun 30, 2020 | Other | Minneapolis Parks & Recreation Board Appointment |
9 | Jeffrey L Strand Apply Now | Jul 1, 2019 | Jun 30, 2021 | Other | Neighborhood Organization Elected |
10 | Paul Junek Apply Now | Jul 1, 2018 | Jun 30, 2020 | Other | Neighborhood Organization Elected |
11 | Candace Miller-Lopez Apply Now | Jul 1, 2019 | Jun 30, 2021 | Other | Neighborhood Organization Elected |
12 | Marcus Mills Apply Now | Jul 1, 2018 | Jun 30, 2020 | Other | Neighborhood Organization Elected |
13 | Lolita Davis Carter Apply Now | Jul 1, 2019 | Jun 30, 2021 | Other | Neighborhood Organization Elected |
14 | Michael Malone Apply Now | Jul 1, 2018 | Jun 30, 2020 | Other | Neighborhood Organization Elected |
15 | Christy Caez Claudio Apply Now | Jul 1, 2019 | Jun 30, 2021 | Other | Neighborhood Organization Elected |
16 | Marcea Mariani Apply Now | Jul 1, 2018 | Jun 30, 2020 | Other | Neighborhood Organization Elected |
Meeting Details
Meeting Schedule:
No further meetings scheduled
Location:
Minneapolis Central Library, Doty Board Room
Address:
300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Legislative Details
Enabling Legislation:
This link open a new window Resolution 2011R-668
Enabling Legislation Revised Date:
Dec 16, 2011
Additional Information
This board is inactive as of January 1, 2021.
Contact Information
Department:
Neighborhood & Community Relations
Email:
Phone:
{{'6126732052' | telePhone}}