I wanted to be honest, and fully transparent, with all of you about my absence, because you deserve nothing less. I know that when I return, I’ll be back stronger, ready to form deeper partnerships, and ready to fight even harder for our neighbors. Thank you ✊🏽♥️

Everyone deserves to feel that they have the space, resources, and support to care for their own basic health, and that includes mental health. I want to thank everyone who has shown me grace and support across my tenure on the Council, including my colleagues.

Because of the current state of my mental health, I fear falling short of that obligation. That’s why I’m briefly stepping back. I fully expect to return energized and ready to give more than ever for the people of Ward 10 and everyone in the city.

My office will remain open to continue serving the people of Ward 10 but I will be absent for one Council Meeting on July 16. I love representing the people of this Ward. It’s the greatest honor of my life. And that’s why I feel obligated to do so to the best of my abilities.

Representing, organizing with, and showing up for your neighbors is a rewarding and challenging job. The last year has brought unique challenges that have affected every person in our communities, from a high-stakes election, to several mass shootings, and a federal occupation.

Like millions of Americans, I work to manage my mental health daily. I’ve long ignored my need for more help. That’s why I’m sharing some personal news. I’m taking a leave from the City for a month to get help at a rigorous outpatient program for clinical depression and anxiety.

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Situation resolved. For folks in the area, it’s safe to return. There’s still a large law enforcement presence as they continue to process the scene.

The instruction for those in the area is to avoid the 28th/Nicollet area. If you’re in the area, either shelter in place or fully leave the area.

I'm tracking the situation on 28th and Nicollet as the Sheriff’s Office was executing a search warrant. Access points are closed while law enforcement secure the scene. First responders are asking the public to avoid the area for the safety of the public and first responders.

Throw in a couple peperoncini and now we’re cooking, Mayor

Add some pickled okra and you’ve got the perfect pickle plate!!

Credit where it’s due. The War on Drugs is a failed policy. Pearl clutching about decriminalizing drug *paraphernalia* is wild. As someone who supports decriminalizing all drugs, I gotta point out the hypocrisy of the far-right sympathizers being silent on Mayor Frey decriminalizing hallucinogens

There’s nothing about Council Member Chughtai’s work on Uptown Safety Ambassadors and construction hardship program that she authored (Mayor Frey has not implemented). Nor her work on the Rise Up Center and other Uptown programs she authored. Any reason why only one council member was mentioned?

Mayor Frey can thank Minneapolis Public Housing Authority & affiliated nonprofit Community Housing Resources for 43 filings yesterday. Significant bump in Mpls filings the past few days. Approximate* Minneapolis eviction filings 3/1 thru 3/11: 2025: ~54 2026: ~237 A 339% increase compared to 2025.

Hear directly from Aliya Rahman, who was brutally pulled from her car and assaulted by ICE on her way to a doctor’s appointment, on the importance of extending the pre-eviction notice to 60 days. We are proud to have passed this policy today and are calling on Mayor Frey to sign it immediately.

I’ll believe it when I see it. Everything they’ve said about this illegal occupation has been built on a lies. We need accountability for our neighbors and for this whole corrupt department to be dismantled. Stay out there, keep your connection to one another, and only believe your eyes.

Yep! So proud to author this with CM Chavez :)

Another addition to the website to help us built *systems* and not just have me trying to do everything alone: If you'd like to adopt a rent that you can either *cover immediately* and fundraise for, or just pay outright, please fill out this form and we will contact you via Signal.

Rest in peace Renee Good. Thank you for supporting our immigrant neighbors. You’ll always be our hero. 🕊️ 💜