The City Council met yesterday at 9:30 AM. 🧵 TLDR: The council approved the project layout for Lyndale Ave and denied a contract with Skydio for a drone first responder pilot program.
We have a candidate announcement for a candidate running for City Council... in 2029. Nasri Warsame previously ran for City Council, Ward 10, in 2023. (1/3)
For the 2026-2029 council term, the Frenemy award currently goes to Council Member Pearll Warren (W5) and Majority Leader Aisha Chughtai (W10), who have an agreement percentage of 17% on divided votes for this term.
For the 2026-2029 council term, the “Best Council Friends Forever” award currently goes to President Elliott Payne (W1) and Council Member Aurin Chowdhury (W12), who have an agreement percentage of 97% on divided votes for this term.
Council Member Pearll Warren (W5) moved to request that the Audit Committee complete an After Action Review regarding the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority’s use of city funds. Adopted unanimously. lims.minneapolismn.gov/Download/RC...
The council received the nomination of Enrique Velazquez for reappointment to the position of Regulatory Services Director. Unanimously referred to the Business, Housing, and Zoning Committee. lims.minneapolismn.gov/Download/Fi...
The council received the nomination of Reginald Freeman for the appointed position of Fire Chief. Unanimously referred to the Public Health, Safety, and Equity Committee. lims.minneapolismn.gov/Download/Fi...
The Business, Housing, and Zoning Committee recommended confirming the Mayor’s nomination of Erik Hansen for reappointment to the position of CPED Director. Adopted by a vote of 10-2, with CMs LaTrisha Vetaw (W4) and Pearll Warren (W5) voting no. lims.minneapolismn.gov/Download/Fi...
The City Council met yesterday at 9:30 AM. 🧵 TLDR: The council unanimously adopted the all-gender and sexuality welcoming city ordinances. The council also adopted a data center moratorium and the two adult bathhouse ordinances.
The City Council met yesterday at 9:30 AM. 🧵 TLDR: The council denied Agape’s proposal for development of the People’s Way at George Floyd Square and voted not to charge residents or businesses for street improvements at GFS.
Council Member Robin Wonsley (W2) moved to adopt a resolution requesting an immediate national search for the Community Safety Commissioner position. Defeated by a vote of 6-6. lims.minneapolismn.gov/Download/RC...
Sorry, fallen way behind on this. The City Council met Thursday, May 21 at 9:30 AM. 🧵 TLDR: Introduced a six month moratorium on larger data centers, put Toddrick Barnette’s nomination on ice (for now), and denied the acquisition for the Community Safety Training Center.
The City Council met yesterday at 9:30 AM. 🧵 TLDR: The council adopted a firearms regulations ordinance, failed to override vetoes on pre-eviction notice and drug paraphernalia decriminalization ordinances, and rejected the nomination of Toddrick Barnette (again).
I’m also pleased to announce my running mate. Deb Ford has been Senate District 61 DFL Treasurer for the past nine years. She's been one of the driving forces behind SD61, and was on the team that made the "Taste the Trifecta" cookbook and fundraiser happen.
I also serve as the Senate District 62 DFL Secretary. I also know the campaign side, having served as Treasurer for two City Council campaigns and a mayoral campaign.
Tomorrow is the CD5 DFL Convention. My name is Josh Martin. And I’m running for CD5 DFL Chair. I know how to run meetings and I know how all the complex pieces of the party work. I serve on the DFL Constitution, Bylaws, and Rules Committee and am a professional parliamentarian.
The City Council met yesterday at 9:30 AM. 🧵 TLDR: The council adopted the drug paraphernalia decriminalization ordinance by a vote of 7-6 and a temporary pre-eviction notice ordinance by a vote of 8-5. Toddrick Barnette remains in limbo.
The City Council met Tuesday in Committee of the Whole at 9:30 AM. 🧵 TLDR: The committee approved the drug paraphernalia decriminalization ordinance by a vote of 7-6 and a temporary pre-eviction notice ordinance by a vote of 8-5.
He endorses Josh because Josh doesn’t really know how much food he is supposed to have and gives him too much. (4/4)
He is essentially a bridge troll who demands a trade before he will give you back your stolen: remote, snack, wallet. Dani loves to make new human friends, sniff stuff, and hang out with his humans. (3/4)
He was rescued by Midwest Animal Rescue and Services (MARS) less than a month before COVID lockdowns began. He adapted quickly to the cold and began to show us true weirdo colors. He is objectively too smart, can open cabinets and loves nothing more than to steal food and household items. (2/4)
Ask and you shall receive. My most important team member (my wife) was VERY EXCITED to write a statement about our fluffiest team member. Dani is a 10 year old Shih Tzu mix rescue who made his way to Minnesota from Houston, Texas. (1/4)
My campaign team acknowledges that the website is important, but they have insisted that the most important news is I remind you all I have a dog.
I told you the list was growing, but I didn't realize how fast. Had to update it already since my original post - City Council Member Jason Chavez is the latest addition.
I especially want to highlight the endorsement of our new Minneapolis DFL Chair, Ayana Smith-Kooiman, and Vice Chair Eli Sherman. As the largest city in the district, it's critical that Minneapolis DFL and CD5 DFL work effectively together. bsky.app/profile/ayan...
And check out the growing list of endorsements for the Martin/Ford ticket - a big tent of supporters who believe in coalitions, and in effective leadership. I'm honored to have the support of so many DFL elected officials, volunteers, and organizations. www.martinforcd5chair.com/endorsements