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​2020 Special
​Neighborhood Meeting


​Following the postponement of our 2020 Annual Meeting due to COVID-19, the WA Board of Directors passed a resolution detailing inevitable changes to operations, including digital voting procedures for Committee level and Board work, cancellation of other community events, and the appointment of all four 2020 Board candidates who were still able and interested in serving the neighborhood in this capacity for the ever more important work in front of us.

One major item of business that was tabled by the cancellation of the Annual Meeting is a community presentation, discussion, and vote on the Whittier Alliance's By-Laws -- one of the key governing documents outlining how the organization is structured and activities are carried out. Throughout the latter half of 2019 and early 2020, a task force of WA Board members dedicated much time, energy, and research into a proposal for revisions to our By-Laws with the goal of ensuring more equitable access to participation and decision-making from the community.

[Drop in supporting docs, videos, etc. for previous bylaws, revisions, methodology and the final proposal]
Resolution to Delay Cancel or Hold Online - 5.28.20
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Meet the newly appointed Candidates to the WA Board of Directors!

The indefinite postponement of the Annual Meeting due to COVID-19 meant that we were not able to hold a community election for our at-large Board candidates. With an uncontested election (the number of eligible candidates was equal to or less than the number of available seats up for election) and continued uncertainty around large community gatherings this year, the existing WA Board chose to appoint the 2020 candidates to the open seats they would have been elected to at the Annual Meeting by acclamation. Get to know our 2020-2023 Board of Directors delegation!

Daniel Perez

Daniel Perez is a Mexican national, a former undocumented immigrant, a former DACA recipient, and recent United States citizen. Daniel has lived in Minnesota for over 18 years. He attended high school in the state, then completed his bachelor's, and two master's degrees at the University of Minnesota. Professionally, he is a bilingual and bicultural social worker at an elementary school in Minneapolis. Most importantly, Daniel is a loving husband and father, and a devoted family man. In his free time, he works to dismantle racism, patriarchy, and other systems of oppression through formal engagement and personal relationships.  ​
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Samantha Pree-Stinson

Samantha moved to the Whittier neighborhood in 2018 and loves her new home. She has a diverse personal and professional background and an abundance of experience with serving on boards, commissions, and committees in Minneapolis. Samantha served as Senior Policy Advisor to Councilmember Phillipe Cunningham and understands how our city government and its many departments works. "I am rooted in service. I believe strong communities that are engaged and rooted in our ability to work cooperatively have power and influence to make change." 
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Shinjan Sengupta

Shinjan grew up in the outskirts of Calcutta, India and has lived the majority of his life in major cities of India. Having lived in the U.S. and Minnesota for the last eight years, Shinjan is looking forward to putting the idea of "Think Global, Act Local" into action by serving on the WA Board of Directors. Shinjan is a software engineer by profession and a music enthusiast who has performed at the Cedar Cultural Center and open mic nights across the Cities. "I wanted a platform to connect with neighbors, to feel the pulse of the community and see how I can contribute to the wellbeing of it."
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Jen Kader

Jen is a 9+ year Whittier resident beginning her second term on the WA Board of Directors, including service as the Board Chair for the 2019-2020 term. Jen holds a Masters in Urban and Regional Planning from the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the U of M with a concentration in Climate Change Planning; she has served on a number of boards and commissions focused on water quality and other environmental policy. "I am an avid cyclist, urban gardener, urban chicken-keeper, canoe paddler, and front porch-sitter. I get giddy talking about policy and planning, because I honestly believe they are tools we have available to improve the world around us."
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Here's a look back at the 2019 Annual Meeting Minutes, which we will ask the community to approve at the beginning of this year's meeting.
2018 Annual Meeting Minutes
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Whittier Alliance
10 East 25th Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404
Tel: (612) 871-7756
Fax: (612) 871-0650
  • Neighborhood
    • Welcome to Whittier
    • History of Whittier
    • Bike/Transit
    • Green Spaces
    • Whittier Dining Guide
    • Spotlight on Business
    • Whittier Asset Maps (2017) >
      • Asset Mapping Project Overview
      • Housing
      • Transportation
  • Resources
    • Residents >
      • Community Organics Program
      • Housing and Household Resources >
        • Housing Process Assistance
    • Businesses & Nonprofits >
      • BIPOC Small Business Rebuild Grant Application
      • Hennepin County Business Recycling Grants
      • Facade Improvement Matching Grants
      • Resource Guides
      • Training and Counseling
      • Financial Assistance
      • Department of Labor Resources
    • Property Owners >
      • Graffiti Removal
      • City of Minneapolis 4d Affordable Housing Incentive Program
    • Relief Resources
    • Hennepin County Community Resources
  • Get Involved
    • Special Meeting
    • Whittier Alliance Activities >
      • Whittier Alliance Blog
      • Membership & Voting
      • Call for Whittier Artists
      • Current Committees & Task Forces >
        • Housing Issues Committee >
          • Current Projects & Goals
          • New Development Tracker
          • Meeting Minutes
        • Community Issues
      • Good Neighbor and Good Business Award
      • Meeting Minutes
    • City of Mpls Public Hearings
    • Neighborhood Volunteer Hub
  • Calendar
  • Spend Big on Small
  • Donate
  • About Us
    • About Us
    • Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • Anti-Racism Work
    • Guiding Documents
    • Job & Internship Openings
    • Contact