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VIDEO: In Defense of Apartments

Mayor Gene Maxwell’s comments at the State of the City are a reminder that apartments can be an opportunity, not just a challenge.

Apartments often get a bad rap in Hopkins, but Mayor Gene Maxwell is fighting back against that. While apartments have long been seen as a problem to solve, Maxwell told residents at last week’s State of the City that apartments are here to stay—and that they can even be a part of smart development. “You have people have saying, ‘We have too many apartments,’” Maxwell said. “Well, gentlemen, ladies, we’re not going to be able to build single-family homes. We don’t have any room for them. … The only thing we can do is build quality apartments.” There’s no denying that Hopkins is in a unique situation when it comes to apartments and other rental units. The community’s 39 percent homeownership rate is among the lowest in the metro—22 …

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VIDEO: Hopkins Mayor Reflects on 2012 and the Holiday

Mayor Gene Maxwell encouraged residents to think of others.

Mayor Gene Maxwell closed Tuesday’s City Council meeting—the last of the year—by reflecting on all the developments in Hopkins over the past year and wishing residents a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

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