Dear Neighbors,  

What a fantastic turnout at our Town Hall! I am grateful to all the people that came out last night to share their concerns, thoughts, and excitement about the 2023-2024 legislative session. I would also like to thank HaoPay Lee and Greg Norfleet from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) for presenting on the new Paid Family Leave Law, and Lori Gurley and her incredible staff at Accolades of Love Catering for providing us with a delicious meal. 

The feedback I received from you is crucial in shaping my work as your representative. Your participation in these town halls helps me stay informed about the issues that matter most to you and allows me to advocate for your needs.   

Here are the links to the resources mentioned at the town hall:  

Zoning Maps for Minneapolis: https://www2.minneapolismn.gov/business-services/planning-zoning/zoning-maps/ 

Minnesota Housing: https://www.mnhousing.gov/ 

DEED: https://mn.gov/deed/ 

DEED PowerPoint Presentation: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/dflpdf/KILakSklfkueYpUaI9NWwg.pdf 

Minnesota Promise Act: https://mnpromiseact.org/ or Promise Act Grant Program / Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (mn.gov) 

For questions about the Minnesota Promise Act contact: [email protected] 

Thank you again for your engagement. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any further questions. You can contact me directly at [email protected] or my office at 651-296-8659.   

I look forward to connecting with you again soon. 

Legislative Assistant 

Shamat Abraha 

[email protected] 

651-296-7189