Katie Jones
@katiejonesmpls
“Hope and resilience are the enemy of fear.” - Sophie and Colin Hortman
As we move toward the general election in November, I’m excited to share more endorsements that my campaign has received, including from the DFL Environmental Caucus. Climate action and environmental justice are at the heart of my campaign, and I'm honored to have their support.
Be like Baby Hans and head to the polls! Vote today in the primary election and join us in supporting great candidates like @peggyflanagan.bsky.social and @cedrickfrazier.bsky.social for a better Minnesota. Polls are open until 8pm Find your polling place: Iwillvote.com
I’m excited and grateful to be endorsed by SEIU. The fight for good jobs, fair wages, and dignity at work is personal to me, and I'm honored to have Minnesota's service workers in my corner. #seiu #UnionStrong #UnionsForAll @seiumn.bsky.social
I’m honored to be endorsed by AFSCME. As someone who believes public services only work when the people delivering them are treated fairly, I'm proud to stand with the workers who keep our communities running. #afscme @afscme.bsky.social
Prosit! Join us for the 2nd annual Oktoberfest event, supporting my reelection in 61A. We're planning for beer, brats, pretzels and a bevy of games. Get your ticket now! (And if you have a favorite Black Forest cookie recipe, send it my way.) actblue.com/donate/oktoberfestmpls
At such a critical time for the BWCA, I’m honored to earn the endorsement of Save the Boundary Waters Action Fund. The Boundary Waters are a Minnesota treasure, and I'm committed to keeping them protected for generations to come. #SavetheBWCA @savetheboundarywaters.org
We’re building capacity to protect our democracy. Join us Sunday from 5-6:30 at the Phoenix Theater to be in community and talk about the work to elect democracy defenders statewide and take back the MN House. RSVP: forms.gle/3aazWVPCZkb2...
Neighbors at block level and in parks across Minneapolis are grieving loss of Alex Pretti. We honor his life and his courage in supporting our community. We offer our sadness and sympathies to his loved ones and our indignant anger at ICE’s unnecessary violence that took his life.
Your voice and your actions matter. Join 1000s of Minnesotans for: ICE OUT of Minnesota on Jan. 23rd. Commit to no work, school, or shopping that day. March Downtown at 2pm. #iceout #minnesota
Tell me how these are not the words of a wannabe Gestapo. Truth: the United States is a country of laws and no one has full immunity from accountability.
Stephen Colbert's recent words struck a chord: "Everyone has the obligation to push back on the temptation of despair." We all can play a role in supporting our neighbors - whether it's being a constitutional observer or patronizing immigrant-owned businesses. Here's an opportunity to plug in:
Somali Minnesotans are Minnesotans. They’re our neighbors, friends, classmates, business owners, teachers, & more. They are part of the fabric of MN. Trump’s ICE raids in Mpls are unconscionable, tearing families apart, & leaving them in dangerous situations. This is not leadership. It’s cruelty.
If it wasn’t clear before, this awful post makes it obvious. Many Crime Watch pages aren’t objectively about solving problems & creating safer communities. They’re often run by people looking to vilify, divide, & sow fear. If ever someone references them w/ respect, show that person this post.
Despite Trump’s rhetoric and harmful tweets, we are One Minnesota. We support and love our Somali neighbors. I’m so proud of the great turnout at Karmel Mall today to show our united front.
Happy (belated) Halloween from the costume bike ride! Thanks to all who joined and explored the awesome bike infrastructure of district 61a!
After a period of many challenging years and with a safer street and more transportation options Uptown is poised for an upswing. I for one am so excited to be part of a caring and engaged community that's ready to seize it!
The new Hennepin Ave was officially opened today! It's a major milestone for the Uptown community. 1/
See you later today at the Costume Bike Ride! District 61a is home to some of the best bike infrastructure in MN. Check out what’s possible with safe infrastructure while showing off your Halloween costume! tinyurl.com/costumebikeride
Trump & Speaker Johnson want us to be isolated, complacent, and scared. Instead, we’re together, standing for our rights, and joyful. They say we hate America. Instead, today I saw more American flags wave than I typically see fly on July 4th. #nokings #minnesotaproud
Finding joy is part of the resistance (so is taking out your feelings in a non destructive way). Be part of it this Saturday at Oktoberfest as we kick off our reelection campaign and continue our efforts to build a more just, resilient, and thriving MN! tinyurl.com/jonesoktober...
Data shows that rural Minnesota households in utility territories across the state would see lower costs from switching to electric air source heat pumps, which are 2-4x more efficient than propane furnaces. www.mnashp.org/cost-heat-co...
Remember: when you see ads from fossil fuel companies, ask yourself - are they trying to serve you or keep themselves in business? As someone who worked in energy for over a decade, I can say that we do not need propane powered homes, & MN has one of the most reliable grids in the US.
Congrats to @sustainstpaul.bsky.social and @moreneighbors.org on hosting a great Sibling Rivalry debate! While it was fun to pick on Saint Paul for, we know that ultimately this sibling rivalry helps us both evolve stronger policies that benefit real people. 1/
Who needs more joy, community, and seeing hope-inducing projects in their lives? Halloween season is coming! It's a perfect time to enjoy a bike tour of House district 61a listening to the tunes of DJ Dev while showing off your best costume. Join us: tinyurl.com/costumebiker...
There is so much work still to be done to build a more just, resilient, and thriving Minnesota, and our work at the state legislature is just getting started. Join us as we launch our 2026 re-election campaign at Oktoberfest! tinyurl.com/JonesOktoberfest2025
Thanks to all who joined in the fun at our Mini Frisbee Tournament fundraiser yesterday! To my chagrin, Team 61B, which started the day with @jamiemlong.bsky.social, totally dominated and won the cupcake prize!
In no other country would an elected say that school shootings are a "fact of life." We know gun violence is preventable through smart gun control. But JD Vance gives up on what actually would protect kids, as noted in his Sept. 2024 comments. This attitude & his presence are not welcome in Mpls.
Last night, 100s came out to remember, honor, and center the victims of yesterday’s devastating mass shooting at Annunciation. A beautiful vigil that should never have had to be held.