I am Anneka Moltz-Hohmann, a renter in the Loring Park neighborhood. I grew up in northern Illinois and came to Minnesota to attend the University of Minnesota, where I completed a BA in Mathematics, specializing in Actuarial Science with a minor in Risk Management & Insurance, while a member of the Alpha Iota Chapter of Alpha Epsilon Phi. I work in strategic sourcing and procurement portions of supply chain management. I enjoy reading, ceramics, and knitting, and love animals. My young adulthood and early professional life in the Twin Cities, along with the incredible care I have seen this neighborhood take to ensure we’re all safe and fed in spite of political insanity, has made my instinctual desire to be a helper feel more and more urgent to honor. As a Jew, one of the most meaningful principals to me is that “you are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to abandon it” in reference to Tikkun Olam (repair of the world). To put that in a more modern phrasing: you can’t do all the good the world needs, but the world needs all the good you can do. I hope that serving on this board can be a part of the good I can do for our community and world!

I’ve lived in Loring Neighborhood (LPM Apartments) since April 2021. Every year, I look at other neighborhoods when my lease is almost up but I can’t find anything better.

I love the trees, convenience and places to walk walk with my dog. This neighborhood is so great, I’d love to do anything I can to help increasing that greatness!

I’ve lived in Loring Park since 2013 and love being a part of CLPC. I enjoy every aspect of being part of the group, but I especially love the fundraisers. My partner and I host the annual Christmas party and I was lucky enough to help with the Love Loring online auction during Covid. I’m looking forward to continuing work with CLPC.

My name is Ada Luna and I have lived in Minneapolis for three years. I came to this city for a fresh start and hit upon Loring Park as where I wanted to live due to the neighborhood’s storied history. Immediately after my arrival I fell in love with the park and the people. I would like to engage more directly with the community here, which is why I’m seeking a seat upon the board. I want to foster deeper relationships with my neighbors and serve my community; I want everyone to be safe, for everyone to have improved access and connection, and to help us overcome challenges together.

Hi! My name is John Maternoski, and I’m running to join the Citizens for a Loring Park Community (CLPC) Board of Directors. As a Loring Park resident and architect with experience in urban planning and design, I have a deep interest in the physical environment and landscape of our neighborhood, and understand the significance and meaning it has in our day-to-day lives. Decades of experience serving on a variety of boards and committees — including the Minneapolis Capital Long-Range Improvement Committee, currently — have helped to build the leadership, teamwork, and collaborative skills that I look forward to bringing to the Board and Loring Park Community.

With so many exciting projects in the neighborhood — from landscaping and greening at Hennepin/Lyndale, to the Berger Fountain restoration and related improvements, to expanding tree canopy along our corridors, reaping all the benefits that street trees provide — I’m thrilled to share my efforts and expertise with this incredible community. Working together with other Board members and listening to my fellow Loring Park residents, small business owners, and visitors, I can’t wait to do my small part in serving this already wonderful community as we continue to move the neighborhood forward.

Bio coming soon.

My name is Glenn Oslin, I co-own Brühaven Craft Co. – a craft beverage taproom and gathering space right here in Loring Park. As a small business owner, I’ve experienced firsthand how challenging it is to operate downtown post-COVID. Navigating licenses, taxes, city regulations, low-foot traffic, and crime has been an eye-opener, and I know how much work needs to be done to make it easier for small businesses to survive and thrive; while also making Loring Park an awesome place to live for the residents.

Before Brühaven, I spent four years as a teacher and then moved into training, operations, and product management in corporate and startup settings. I’ve always been drawn to building strong teams and finding ways to make things run more smoothly and efficiently.

I live in South Minneapolis with my wife and our two young kids, and I’m passionate about making this city a better place for families, businesses, and neighbors. I’d love to bring a small business perspective to the board and work on ways to strengthen the Loring Park community for everyone.

My name is Jess Schalz (she/they), and I joined Loring Park right before lockdowns in 2020. I have experience as a community organizer for nonprofits, but I’ve been inspired by the past few months to throw myself into organizing in my neighborhood directly!

As a neighbor, I’m invested in harm reduction, restorative justice, and tenant outreach. As a disabled person, I’m invested in park accessibility and a sense of community belonging. As a queer person, I’m invested in the history of Loring Park and the diverse community we harbor. I’ve spent seven years falling in love with our little slice of Minneapolis, and I want to show everyone else how great we are too.

Outside of organizing, I enjoy “grandma” hobbies like cross stitch and crochet. In spring and early summer, you’ll find me foraging for mulberries around the park (and carefully avoiding the redwing blackbird nests and geese.)

I would like to continue to have a seat on the CLPC board of directors to provide my support for the organization’s important efforts to make our neighborhood a safer, friendlier and more beautiful place.