Appoints Courtney Ginestra to disability advisory board

Minneapolis file 2026-00657, before the Minneapolis City Council. Passed as of 2026-07-07.

Latest action: Published

What it does

Disability board gains new member starting July Courtney Ginestra will serve on the Advisory Committee on People with Disabilities from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028, helping shape city policy on disability access and services.

The bigger picture

Waiver allows non-resident to shape city disability policy The city waived its residency rule for this appointment, meaning the committee can now recruit skilled advisors from outside Minneapolis who bring expertise on disability issues.

What to watch

Non-resident member may have less local neighborhood knowledge Ginestra's lack of Minneapolis residency means she may have less familiarity with specific neighborhood barriers and community needs that shape local disability access challenges.

Official summary

Approving Courtney Ginestra for appointment to Seat 2 beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2028, and waiving the residency requirement pursuant to the Code of Ordinances.

Read the official record for 2026-00657

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