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Neighbors and Friends,
Our communities have experienced turmoil and distress since May 25, when George Floyd was murdered by Minneapolis police. Sen. Marty, Rep. Lesch, and I would like to invite you to join us for a District 66 Virtual Town Hall next Tuesday, June 9 at 5 p.m. to discuss policing reform and transformation and how we move forward to create a more just Minnesota for everyone. We will review legislative changes addressing police brutality and racist policing.
We still plan to hold a post-legislative session town hall, but this is an issue that needs immediate attention.
This virtual town hall will be streamed via Facebook live on Rep. John Lesch’s Facebook page, in order to allow as many people as possible to participate without spreading coronavirus.
You can RSVP to this virtual event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/3154463284610444/.
We will monitor the Facebook comments for your questions and perspectives during the event. Still, we encourage constituents to email their town hall questions and comments to sd66iq@mnsenate.lmhostediq.com with the subject "6/9 Town Hall question" ahead of the event, in order to make sure more of your points get addressed.
Our colleagues in the People of Color and Indigenous (POCI) caucus this week released their legislative response to the murder of George Floyd. You can watch their press conference, or read an overview of their proposals.
We will likely be discussing these proposals in an upcoming special session.
Phase III of Stay Safe MN
On Wednesday, June 10, limited re-opening of dine-in restaurants, gyms, and entertainment venues will begin. Occupancy rates will be limited based on risk, with an overall occupancy maximum of 250 people. All critical businesses are required to develop and implement a COVID-19 Preparedness Plan by June 29, and the Department of Health (MDH), Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), and Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) will publish industry guidance by June 15. Under Phase III of the Stay Safe MN plan:
- Restaurants can begin offering indoor dining while maintaining social distancing, requiring reservations, and seating no more than 50 percent occupancy.
- Indoor social gatherings can take place with 10 people or less; outdoor social gatherings can take place with 25 people or less.
- Gyms, personal fitness and yoga studios, and martial arts may open at 25 percent capacity.
- Indoor entertainment venues, such as theaters and concert halls, can open at 25 percent capacity.
- Recreational indoor entertainment venues, such as bowling alleys, arcades, and museums may open at 25 percent capacity.
- Personal services, such as salons and barbershops, may increase occupancy rates to 50 percent while requiring reservations.
- Outdoor entertainment venues, such as sporting events, concerts, and theaters may open at 25 percent capacity.
- Places of worship can increase occupancy rates to 50 percent.
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I welcome your questions and comments anytime. You can call me at (651) 296-3824 or send an email at rep.alice.hausman@house.mn.
Thank you for the privilege of representing you in the legislature.
Sincerely,
Alice
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