By Justin Markofski
Northside Planning Council

Greetings Northside neighbors. We want the Northside News and the work of the Northside Planning Council to continue to grow in reflecting and representing the many people, perspectives, projects, programs, places of work, business and gathering here.  We want and need lots of help to make this more and more a reality. 

Please let us hear from you what you care about. What is happening that needs to be known and celebrated; to be known and confronted; to be known and changed? What are important issues that could use more awareness and attention? What are important issues that could use more dialogue and debate? What is a story you know that should be told and heard? We want the many great efforts being undertaken to “improve the quality of life and foster equity” on the Northside to be widely known and shared — so connections can be made and resources can come around valuable and good works.

This is a call for letting your voice be heard.  This is a call for more community journalism – help us change and grow.  This is a call for more advocacy. This is an all call for entrepreneurs, analysts, activists, artists, neighbors, workers, parents, youth and volunteers of all types to come forward.  We all have creative and unique gifts to share. Every single person can contribute meaningfully to make a positive impact; one person, one day, one issue, one action at a time.

Imagine if a movement grew that sought to uplift, serve and bless our real neighbors.  Wouldn’t that be great? Please reach out and communicate what is on your heart and mind — the ideas, questions and concerns you have so we can work together to see what is possible.

Call Justin at 608-444-6640 or email director@northsideplanningcouncil.org. We welcome your voice. Let’s talk.