When I talk about OUR community, that includes Somali neighbors. There is no us and them, just us.
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@sorenwithward8.bsky.social
Minneapolis Ward 8 City Council Member. I'm a renter, former union member AFSCME Local 999, survivor of police violence. Fighting for a kinder, safer city. he/him This is a campaign acct. Views are my own, not City of Minneapolis.
Ensuring that kids can safely get to school, no matter how your kids travel, is one of the most basic functions of the City. I’m committed to continually improving that safety!
Yesterday I joined families from Field elementary at their “school street” biking and walking to school. It was fun to celebrate school and safely getting to school by walking and biking together!
This race has undeniable national implications. BOLTS mag has identified our campaign as a top 25 race shaping ICE accountability. Prosecute ICE: Vote Frazier
I want to acknowledge that this was an extremely frightening incident for neighbors in the area. I am in communication with MPD about this and will be following up to learn more information. Please do not hesitate to reach out to my office with any questions or concerns about what happened.
No injuries occurred as a result of the discharged weapon and there is no danger at this time to the surrounding community.
Yesterday evening Minneapolis Police responded to the report of a carjacking near the intersection of 31st. St. W. and Grand Ave. S. According to the police, during attempts to apprehend a suspect, an MPD officer discharged their weapon.
When I talk about OUR community, that includes Somali neighbors. There is no us and them, just us.
*Artwork by @seanlimmn.bsky.social
To our Somali neighbors: know that you are loved, we are so happy you are here, we love being in community with you, we will stand with you against this horrific hate, and we will not tolerate violence and harm brought against you.
Here in Ward 8 we love our Somali neighbors and know they make our communities and neighborhoods the unique and vibrant places they are. I will continue to work alongside Somali community leaders to fight for their, and everyone in our city’s, safety and ability to thrive.
I am at a loss for words for the hate and vitriol that Trump is showing our Somali neighbors. It fills me with anger and heartbreak to hear our precious community members described this way and to see the highest office of government in our country openly invite and instigate violence on them.
"The finalists have served this city a collective 133 years." Surprising amount of talent just laying around waiting to fix the broken institution that made them who they are.
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Newsletter from CMs Wonsley, Chavez, Chughtai, and Stevenson lists the mayor's proposed cuts in terms of equivalent days of MPD overtime. ♥️✊🙏 @robin4mpls.bsky.social @jchavezmpls.bsky.social @aishaforward10.com @sorenwithward8.bsky.social
Today’s the day! I hope to see you there!
Differences in housing policy post-Surge couldn't be more stark. Both councils passed a temporary 60-day notice requirement for nonpayment evictions. Minneapolis: the mayor vetoed and council centrists refused to override. On pace for record evictions. St. Paul passed it veto-proof. Down 15% YOY
I was glad we could come together and talk about our shared goals and needs. Making sure everyone feels safe in our City is always a top priority.
Yesterday I joined residents at Horn Towers for a community discussion about public safety needs in the area. Our communities have gone through so much this year, and there is still a lot of instability and fear that our neighbors are feeling.
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Reminder! This event is on Thursday! Join me and Council Member @aurinmpls.bsky.social for this important community conversation on data centers in Minneapolis.
I am frustrated by this decision, but I look forward to working with my colleagues to keep exploring how we can protect workers and public safety by regulating AVs in Minneapolis. We will not give up on the job and overall safety of our neighbors.
Unfortunately, Mayor Frey chose to veto this initiative and leave workers at risk from these unregulated big tech AV companies.