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City of Edina 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, MN 55424
Contact: Kaylin Eidsness, Senior Communications Coordinator
Phone 952-833-9537 Fax 952-826-0389 EdinaMN.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Edina Police Department Participates in LightsOn!
program
Edina, Minn., April 18, 2017 – Driving with a burned out headlight, taillight or turn signal is a dangerous
public safety issue. For Minnesotans struggling to make ends meet, a citation can force a choice between a
minor auto repair and buying groceries. To alleviate the problem, MicroGrants has teamed up with police
departments around the Twin Cities metro, including the Edina Police Department.
When a vehicle is pulled over for a lights equipment violation, officers can provide drivers with LightsOn!
vouchers redeemable for free repairs of broken lights at any of the eight Twin Cities Bobby and Steve’s Auto
World locations. The vouchers are valid even if the officer issues a citation.
The repairs are done at no charge to the person issued the voucher. MicroGrants underwrites the cost of the
repairs with support from Bobby and Steve’s. There is no qualifying criteria or paperwork to issue or receive
the voucher. The officer making the stop uses his or her best judgment in telling the driver that a voucher is
available if the cost of repairs isn’t affordable.
“This is an excellent opportunity for our officers to make a positive connection with the community,” said Lt.
Dan Conboy. “While people would normally only expect a ticket for the violation, it will be a nice surprise to
also receive a voucher to fix the problem.”
The program is created by MicroGrants, a Minnesota non-profit that works with partner agencies to promote
and support economic self-sufficiency through strategic grants to low-income people of potential. There are
16 local police agencies participating in the program.
For more information, call Conboy at 952-826-0482.
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