WHERE IS MIDTOWN PHILLIPS?
The boundaries of Midtown Phillips are East 24th Street to the north, East Lake Street to the south, Bloomington Avenue to the east, and Chicago Avenue to the west.
Where Are Midtown & East Phillips Loacted?
The boundaries of these two Phillips neighborhoods are East 24th Street to the north, East Lake Street to the south, Hiawatha to the east, and Chicago Avenue to the west. Bloomington Avenue is the dividing line between East and Midtown Phillips.
WHO WE ARE
In April 2026, neighbors from East and Midtown Phillips voted to approve a merger of East Phillips Improvement Coalition (EPIC) and the Midtown Phillips Neighborhood Association (MPNAI).
Midtown and East Phillips Neighborhood Association, Inc. is a volunteer-led, community organization that advocates for a vibrant, safe, and healthy neighborhood.
Through regular meetings, outreach, and funding, we bring together diverse community members to celebrate Midtown Phillips and East Phillips and explore ways to make them even better.
OUR MISSION
Midtown-East Phillips shall promote the social health of the community by involving citizens in its activities and shall reach out to all segments of the community, including traditionally underrepresented groups.
Midtown-East Phillips will promote:
Meet The Team
Board Members
Neighborhood Reps must reside in their neighborhood to be on the board.
At Large Reps must live, own property or represent a business/organization in their geographical area.
Participating on the board, at a minimum, involves attending monthly board meetings (currently held the second Thursday evening of each month), reviewing agendas in advance of those meetings, participating in an annual board training, and connecting with other neighbors inside/outside of events.
Midtown Phillips Representatives
Brett Bellows (2025-2027)
July Twenty-Three (2026-2028)
OPEN SEAT (2026-2028)
At Large Representatives
Lizete Vega (2025-2027)
Nataly Sanchez (2025-2027)
Jon Heinen (2025-2027)
Mair Allen (2024-2026)
Karen Townsend (2024-2026)
Executive Committee
Board President: Brett Bellows (Contact me here)
Vice President: Virginia Sanchez
Treasurer: Mary Jane Mansfield
Secretary: Jon Heinen
East Phillips Representative
Little Earth Seat: OPEN (2025-2027)
Virginia Sanchez (2025-2027)
Nikolas Winter-Simat (2026-2028)
Class of 2027, Elected in 2025 Those up for election in May 2027: EAST PHILLIPS SEAT (1X) - Virginia Sanchez (Vice President as of 11/4/23) LITTLE EARTH SEAT (1X) MIDTOWN PHILLIPS SEATS (1X) - Brett Bellows (President as of 04/16/26) AT LARGE SEATS (3X) - Jon Heinen -Lizete Vega - Nataly Sanchez
Class of 2026/28, Elected in 2024/26 Those up for election in May 2026: EAST PHILLIPS SEATS (1X) - Nikolas Winter-Simat (President) AT LARGE SEATS (2X) - Mair Allen (Secretary as of 6/1/24) - Karen Townsend MIDTOWN PHILLIPS SEATS (2X) - July Twenty-Three
Class of 2026/28, Elected in 2024/26 Those up for election in May 2028: Mary Jane Mansfield
OTHER INFO (in progress)
To see our Bylaws, Reports and Plans, demographics, and other information, please visit: http://apps.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/cofm/Neighborhood-Organizations/
Midtown-East Phillips Reports:
MPNAI Reports: