I call on my colleagues and Mayor Frey to support this measure. Our neighbors told us loud and clear: they need us. They pleaded with us to take action. Let’s rise to the occasion.
I also heard residents remind us about how costly evictions are, and the long-term impacts they have on our communities. We were already in a housing crisis before Operation Metro Surge, and now our residents are warning us of an escalation that we are not at all prepared for.
We all agree on one truth: we are in a crisis, and our neighbors are struggling. During their testimony, neighbors that are doing the hard work of fundraising, connecting people to resources, patrolling, and more, said that this measure is the BARE MINIMUM we can do right now.
We heard from residents from every part of our city that have been working hard and mobilizing their own resources to help keep our neighbors targeted by ICE in their homes.
I want to thank everyone who came out to today’s hearing on Pause Evictions, Save Lives, an ordinance to temporarily extend the eviction notice period from 30 to 60 days in response to Operation Metro Surge.
Whether you’ve been helping with rental assistance fundraising or have been working with neighbors targeted by ICE who are in need of more time to pay their rent, please come and share your stories with the City Council and show why we need Pause Evictions, Save Lives NOW
Join me in calling on the City Council and Mayor to support this effort by testifying at a public hearing of Pause Evictions, Save Lives this Tue 3/3 at 9:30 in the Council Chambers at City Hall (350 S 5th St).
My Council colleagues and I are proposing the ordinance Pause Evictions, Save Lives, which would temporarily change the eviction notice period from 30 days to 60 days. It will be a crucial small step that will give our neighbors a little more breathing room during this crisis.
Our allies at the State legislature are pushing hard for rental assistance funds, but even if we get them, funds won’t be disbursed until July. Our neighbors are going to need more time to fundraise and catch up on rent.
Northrop neighbors are holding a mutual aid fundraiser for rent support today, Saturday 2/28 at McRae Park Recreation Center, 906 E 47th St
Support Lyndale School Families:
https://gofund.me/3d4ae2a6b
Donate here to support Aid for Regina Neighbors Affected by ICE Raids:
https://gofund.me/5e4f24a72
Contribute here to March Rent Assistance for Central Neighborhood Families:
https://gofund.me/e6fef58b8
Donate here to support Bancroft neighbors:
https://gofund.me/cad03beb0
Tomorrow rent is due again! Ward 8 community leaders are working hard to help neighbors with rental assistance so that they can stay in their homes. Please support these efforts, they are crucial to keeping our neighbors safe. Here are some that our office is aware of:
I support and join my Council colleagues in urging for the termination of this contract, and hope that Mayor Frey will take action and respond by March 1st to this resounding request from our shared constituents.
Yesterday I met with a group of constituents that shared their concerns with the City’s investment in this contract, especially right now.
Now, during a time when neighbors are working hard to fundraise and scrape together resources to support each other and avoid an eviction crisis as a result of Operation Metro Surge, it’s so important to be fiscally pragmatic and reduce our budget where possible and needed.
Many Council Members and community leaders have expressed the desire to cut this contract and the Council passed an amendment and resolution urging the Mayor to end it. The next payment is due on April 1st, and notice of termination is required by March 1st.
Letter from CP Payne to Mayor Frey, reads: February 24, 2026 Dear Mayor Frey, I am writing to again express the desires of community and many of our Council colleagues for the termination of the Zencity Technologies US Inc contract for Community Perception Surveying. Understanding that you, as the Mayor, have the sole authority to terminate these contracts, I am asking that you give notice of termination by the next deadline. The next payment is due on April 1, 2026, meaning that notice of termination would be required by March 1, 2026. During the budget markup process for the 2026 supplemental budget, the City Council passed an amendment and resolution urging the termination of the City’s contract with Zencity Technologies US Inc. Now, as we are understanding the financial impact of operation Metro Surge and the full impact of the overspend of the overtime budget in the Police Department, this would be a fiscally prudent and responsive decision for further budget reductions. In the sp
This week CP Payne sent a letter to Mayor Frey urging the termination of Minneapolis’ contract with Zencity Technologies US Inc. This is an Israeli-founded tech company that has a contract to design a digital survey to measure community perception of MPD and public safety.
6. We are working on local and state policy initiatives for financial support and to prevent evictions
Minneapolis will be feeling the impacts of Operation Metro Surge for years to come. Now, more than ever, it’s time to take action to support and protect our neighbors.
5. We are working to pass Pause Evictions, Save Lives, to temporarily change the eviction notice period from 30 to 60 days in order to give renters more time to access rental assistance before being evicted.
4. Secured $7 million to support recovery for small businesses.
3. Secured $500,000 for immigration legal services.
2. Secured $1 million in rental assistance funding, which will be disbursed by Hennepin County and will play a crucial role in keeping families in their homes.
1. Authored and passed the first resolution in Minnesota calling on Gov. Walz to pass an eviction moratorium, and are now working to make it possible for the City Council to pass an eviction moratorium to be able to better respond during moments of crisis like the one we are in.
I am proud that my colleagues and I are getting to work to do our part in meeting the needs of our communities. Together we have:
We are faced with two paths of how we can respond ahead: one that capitulates to Trump and protects the wealthy and monied interests, and another that centers the needs of our communities and those most impacted by this crisis.
Screenshot of article reads: ICE surge leaves Minneapolis with staggering economic, societal impacts, city says. A preliminary city study found 1 in 5 Minneapolis residents are now in urgent need of food assistance.
ICE is very much still in Minneapolis and terrorizing our communities. And while we are under attack from the federal government, our neighbors are struggling to make rent and keep food on the table.
Screenshot of article reads: ICE surge leaves Minneapolis with staggering economic, societal impacts, city says. A preliminary city study found 1 in 5 Minneapolis residents are now in urgent need of food assistance.
ICE is very much still in Minneapolis and terrorizing our communities. And while we are under attack from the federal government, our neighbors are struggling to make rent and keep food on the table.
