Blue and green flyer with Council Member Whiting's face in a circle on the side. Shared the What, Where, When info for the event (6:30-8:00pm on 2/25 at Washburn High School).
Join me at the upcoming Ward 11 Town Hall at 6:30pm at Washburn High School this Wednesday (2/25). Special guests include Director Rivero (Office of Immigrant & Refugee Affairs), Inspector Gomez (MPD), and Principal Palmer (Washburn HS).
Thank you, Minneapolis, for keeping our neighbors safe. Read my statement on Border Czar Homan's remarks about the end of Operation Metro Surge: https://content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd/MPLS-4099a0e?wgt_ref=MPLS_WIDGET_119
This Townhall will specifically focus on the ongoing response to ICE in Minneapolis, but questions on other topics are welcome. We will have light refreshments (water, dates, juice) available for anyone breaking fast for Ramadan.
My Office will be hosting our first public Townhall from 6:00-7:30pm on Wednesday, Feb. 25th. Location to be shared on socials and via email next week. This is an opportunity for you to get updates from City Hall, learn from City staff, and ask questions.
Thanks to this community, our office has raised over $40,000 for rental assistance. Read my most recent statement about this ongoing fundraiser and Minneapolis' response to ICE: https://content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd/MPLS-4068228?wgt_ref=MPLS_WIDGET_119
Read my statement on the killing by federal ICE agents this morning and help us raise dollars for impacted residents: https://content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd/MPLS-405f402?wgt_ref=MPLS_WIDGET_119
"Together, with our community, the City Council reaffirms our commitment to civic expression, community safety, and our immigrant neighbors. We will continue the work of ensuring justice, freedom, and dignity for all during and beyond this occupation." (10/10)
"We acknowledge and respect the diverse ways individuals, families, essential workers, students, and businesses may choose to observe this day and support our community." (9/10)
"The Minneapolis City Council fully supports this action as a time to exercise your constitutional rights, to express support for our neighbors, and demand the end of this federal occupation." (8/10)
"A broad coalition of labor organizations, faith communities, community-based organizations, students, small businesses, and workers have called for a statewide Day of Truth and Freedom as a time for solidarity, community, mutual aid, and protest." (7/10)
"Minnesotans have a long tradition of activism, protest, and civic engagement during significant inflection moments in our state." (6/10)
"When residents are brutalized and profiled, families are torn apart, and children are arrested, our communities are not any safer. We continue to demand that ICE, and all federal agents leave our state immediately." (5/10)
"This federal operation has made life difficult for many residents to shop for groceries, go to work, take their children to school, or keep their small businesses open." (4/10)
"The violent actions of federal agents have had profound effects on families and communities across our city and state, creating an environment of chaos, fear, and disruption in our neighborhoods." (3/10)
"Minnesota is deeply grounded in the values of community, compassion, dignity, and solidarity." (2/10)
Today, I am joining unions and organizations, businesses, and other community leaders for a Day of Truth and Freedom. Minneapolis is showing yet again that we will not tolerate the narrative coming from Washington. The Minneapolis City Council released the following statement:
Graphic depicting a blue thermometer showing cold temperatures next to a yellow warning sign. Text underneath reads: Very cold wind chills are expected. Be aware. Frostbite can happen in minutes.
To all the neighbors and businesses participating in community actions today - thank you. Remember to dress in layers, cover exposed skin, and take warming breaks when possible if you plan to be outdoors. Up to date "Know Your Rights" info can be found on the Minneapolis website.
I am deeply concerned about the removal of the BCA from the investigation into Renee's death and will push for their reinstatement to ensure transparency, accountability, and justice. Read my statement from yesterday: https://content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd/MPLS-4037e5f?wgt_ref=MPLS_WIDGET_119
Yesterday, federal ICE agents ended the life of one of our neighbors, in our City. The Minneapolis City Council and Mayor Frey are united in calling for ICE to leave our City immediately. Read the statement I released yesterday here: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MPLS/bulletins/4034901
