The East Bank Neighborhoods Partnership (EBNP) extends our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of Renee Good, and to all community members who are grieving in the wake of her killing. We recognize that moments like this can profoundly affect our neighborhoods—particularly those already carrying the weight of fear, uncertainty, or past trauma.

EBNP is not an activist organization, nor is it our role to take political positions. We serve one of the most diverse and complex collections of neighborhoods in Minneapolis, and our mission has consistently centered on fostering safe, welcoming communities and ensuring residents have access to accurate information and relevant resources that support their well-being and stability.

In recent days, the visible presence of federal agencies—including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and Customs and Border Protection (CBP)—has generated concern and anxiety among some residents. We also acknowledge that there is no single, unified perspective across our neighborhoods. Our community includes people with varied lived experiences, legal statuses, histories, and views.

Sharing verified resource information—such as publicly available phone numbers, guidance, and clarifying statements from government officials—is aligned with EBNP’s responsibility as a neighborhood organization. Providing this information is intended to reduce confusion, counter misinformation, and help residents make informed decisions for themselves and their families. This approach is consistent with how local and state leaders have publicly responded, including Governor Walz, Mayor Frey, the Minneapolis City Council, MPD Chief Brian O'Hara, and the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board.

Neighborhood associations play a vital civic role—not as political actors, but as trusted local institutions that support safety, connection, and community continuity. In times of heightened tension or uncertainty, that role becomes even more important.

By sharing factual information and resources, EBNP aims to:

  • acknowledge the fear and trauma some residents may be experiencing;

  • provide clarity without advocacy or political positioning; and

  • ensure neighborhood organizations are not left to navigate these circumstances in isolation.

Our commitment is to the people who live, work, study, and raise families in our neighborhoods. We will continue to center care, transparency, and community stability as we move forward together.