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Anjana Hansen (9th), is a family-friendly event with music and food trucks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f8e41e5bad21f5b20c7fd21/1612485461482-IUZI33860EVDC5MW12N9/images.jpg Constituent Services Residents enjoy live music and delicious bites on the lawn at Brummel Park Park Food Truck Fest and Starlight Concert. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f8e41e5bad21f5b20c7fd21/1612485788820-T09XRFVOPMIR4RFBEVF0/IMG_0472.jpg Constituent Services Ann joins city staff on Rat Patrol in the 8th Ward. https://www.annrainey.com/new-page daily 0.75 2026-08-28