LOCAL GOVERNMENT

City, County, and State Government Links:

• City of St. Paul: www.stpaul.gov/

• St. Paul District Councils: http://www.stpaul.gov/index.aspx?nid=1859

• Ramsey County: http://www.co.ramsey.mn.us/home/index.htm

• State of Minnesota Government: www.govspot.com/state/mn.htm

• City of St. Paul Department of Safety and Inspections: http://www.stpaul.gov/index.aspx?NID=201

• Minnesota Department of Natural Resources: www.dnr.state.mn.us/index.html

Voting Information

• Office of the Secretary of State – http://www.sos.state.mn.us/home/index.asp

• Voting and Election Information – http://www.sos.state.mn.us/home/index.asp?page=4

• Where Do I Vote?: Use this Pollfinder to find your polling place location and election districts.

Apply to be on a Board or Commission

• State and Metropolitan Boards & Commissions http://www.sos.state.mn.us/boards-commissions/

• City of St. Paul Boards & Commissions https://www.stpaul.gov/departments/mayors-office/committees-boards-and-commissions/boards-and-commissions-listing-and

• Ramsey County Boards & Commissions https://www.ramseycounty.us/your-government/volunteer/advisory-boards-committees

COMMUNITY IMPACT STATEMENTS (CIS)

• Community members impacted by a crime have the right to submit a written impact statement at the sentencing hearing as authorized by Minn. Stat. 611A.038Please contact WSCO if you and/or your neighbors are interested in submitting a CIS and we’ll help you organize a meeting with your neighbors and navigate the process.

  • Community Impact Statements Info Sheet

  • Group exercise to teach block clubs about Community Impact Statements

SUSTAINABLE LIVING

Food Access Programs

• West Side Farmers Market– A project of Growing West Side, the farmer’s market is held on Saturday mornings during the growing season from 8:30-12:30. The WSFM n0w accepts EBT benefits. For more information, visit: http://growingwestside.com/farmers-market/

• Loaves and Fishes Minnesota– Free meals are offered regularly at St. Matthew’s Church through Loaves and Fishes. For more information on additional locations, menus, or schedules, go to: http://www.loavesandfishesmn.org/index.html

• Vikings Children’s Fund Summer Lunch Program- Free lunches are offered to children ages 18 and younger during the summer months. For schedule and locations, visit: http://www.2harvest.org/site/PageServer?pagename=progserv_sfsp

• Neighborhood House– Mass food distributions are held regularly by Neighborhood House in partnership with other local organizations. For information on locations and scheduling on the West Side, visit: http://www.neighb.org/upcoming_events.aspx

• Twin Cities Mobile Market– Now coming  to the West Side! To keep updated on this new project, and to find out about stop locations on the West Side, go to: http://www.wilder.org/Programs-Services/tcmm/Pages/default.aspx

Recycling 

• Home Recycling Service– To pick up a recycling bin, visit the WSCO office located at the Baker Center, 209 Page Street West

For more information on recycling, visit Ramsey County’s website: Ramsey Recycles
There is also a 24 hour hot line answered 24/7 at 651-633-EASY (3279)

You can also learn about their organics recycling here:  Organics Recycling

• Twin Cities Free Market – A project of Eureka Recycling, the free market is a website for reducing waste of unwanted household items. To list items for give away or to browse free items, visit: http://www.twincitiesfreemarket.org/

Energy

• Minnesota Office of Energy Security – information on energy assistance funds, information and assistance to residents, builders, utilities, non-profits and policy-makers on home improvements, financial assistance, renewable technologies, policy initiatives and utility regulations

• Xcel Energy Home Energy Squad – free assessment and installation of energy efficient materials including programmable thermostats, energy-efficient water heaters, and compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs)

Transportation

• Transit for Livable Communities -is a nonprofit organization working to reform Minnesota’s transportation system. Through advocacy, organizing, and research, we promote a balanced transportation system that encourages transit, walking, bicycling, and thoughtful development.is a nonprofit organization working to reform Minnesota’s transportation system.

• Bicycling Resources – http://www.metrotransit.org/bike/resources.asp

• Public Transit Maps, Schedules- http://www.metrotransit.org