Michael Walker
@micwalker1.bsky.social
Retired educator, hiking enthusiast and advocate for social justice issues.
Thanks to the entire Minneapolis City Council for recognizing the contributions of our Somali neighbors, and reaffirming commitment to all immigrants.
December 11, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Thanks to the entire Minneapolis City Council for recognizing the contributions of our Somali neighbors, and reaffirming commitment to all immigrants.
Council President Payne recognizing @emilykoskimpls.bsky.social "You center humanity in everything you do!"
December 11, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Council President Payne recognizing @emilykoskimpls.bsky.social "You center humanity in everything you do!"
Thank you, @katiecashman.bsky.social for all of your leadership! The story is just beginning!
December 11, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Thank you, @katiecashman.bsky.social for all of your leadership! The story is just beginning!
@sherder23.bsky.social Hi! Is this you?!
December 11, 2025 at 3:40 PM
@sherder23.bsky.social Hi! Is this you?!
In overflow for the Public Hearing on a stronger Separation Ordinance for Minneapolis.
December 9, 2025 at 7:33 PM
In overflow for the Public Hearing on a stronger Separation Ordinance for Minneapolis.
Xcel Solar and Battery plan at Sherco.
December 2, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Xcel Solar and Battery plan at Sherco.
Luke Hollenkamp next discussed new Partnership Work plan. Leaning into priorities for the city: 1) Continued work on Geothermal, 2) Continuing to work on Weatherization -strengthen partnership and collaboration, 3) Electrification as a solution to meet metrics of the Climate Equity plan.
December 2, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Luke Hollenkamp next discussed new Partnership Work plan. Leaning into priorities for the city: 1) Continued work on Geothermal, 2) Continuing to work on Weatherization -strengthen partnership and collaboration, 3) Electrification as a solution to meet metrics of the Climate Equity plan.
Showing an 8% decrease since 2006 in lowering fossil gas emissions, but need to get to 35% decrease by 2030.
December 2, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Showing an 8% decrease since 2006 in lowering fossil gas emissions, but need to get to 35% decrease by 2030.
Updated billing impact to residential customers.
November 13, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Updated billing impact to residential customers.
At the Climate and Infrastructure Committee meeting today. Staff showing the increase, which for residential customers would be a <$10/year increase.
November 13, 2025 at 8:15 PM
At the Climate and Infrastructure Committee meeting today. Staff showing the increase, which for residential customers would be a <$10/year increase.
After 2 years, here are the benefits of the Climate Legacy Initiative! Not even done with this year's numbers! $364,000,000 in savings with a $20 million investment!
October 16, 2025 at 7:30 PM
After 2 years, here are the benefits of the Climate Legacy Initiative! Not even done with this year's numbers! $364,000,000 in savings with a $20 million investment!
Hanlon: The average burden to households yearly is $12. The savings is $550!
October 16, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Hanlon: The average burden to households yearly is $12. The savings is $550!
Hanlon notes that incentives for low income renters has been popular.Healthy Homes getting off the group with weatherization and electrification. Less than current energy costs.
October 16, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Hanlon notes that incentives for low income renters has been popular.Healthy Homes getting off the group with weatherization and electrification. Less than current energy costs.
1,771 projects completed, but funding exhausted by August.
October 16, 2025 at 7:01 PM
1,771 projects completed, but funding exhausted by August.
Attending the Climate and Infrastructure Committee meeting to hear an update on the Climate Legacy Initiative. Patrick Hamlin noting the last 3 years were the hottest on record. We are only 74% of are carbon budget.
October 16, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Attending the Climate and Infrastructure Committee meeting to hear an update on the Climate Legacy Initiative. Patrick Hamlin noting the last 3 years were the hottest on record. We are only 74% of are carbon budget.
@andyhermannfl.bsky.social Had to stop on my way home to pick up my Luige's Victory Pizza! #gopackgo
September 26, 2025 at 2:05 PM
@andyhermannfl.bsky.social Had to stop on my way home to pick up my Luige's Victory Pizza! #gopackgo
In overflow at the Minneapolis Climate and Infrastructure Committee meeting. They will be hearing from the city on data for implementation of the Climate and Equity plan.
September 18, 2025 at 6:40 PM
In overflow at the Minneapolis Climate and Infrastructure Committee meeting. They will be hearing from the city on data for implementation of the Climate and Equity plan.
At the quarterly Clean Energy Partnership meeting. The mayor did not attend
September 16, 2025 at 6:27 PM
At the quarterly Clean Energy Partnership meeting. The mayor did not attend