As a refugee, I spent time in a refugee camp in Kenya. The firing and arrest of the four officers, the banning of neck restraints and chokeholds, and forcing officers to intervene when inappropriate force is used are all small, positive steps that the City has taken towards reforming the police department, but it is far from enough. } Both Democratic candidates — Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock — have expressed disdain for the police and would likely help a Democrat-controlled Senate push President-elect Joe Biden to defund them. Scheunemann’s campaign website stated the following: Awed's campaign website stated the following: With working and immigrant families struggling to make ends meet and our natural environment under threat, we can’t wait for the change our communities need. .cc_office .cc_val p:nth-of-type(1) { Ballotpedia invites candidates to participate in its annual survey. Create low barrier housing for those suffering from addiction. Skip Navigation Skip to 311 Help. .percentage_number { background-color: #003388; There is an inherent need for public safety officers to maintain peace and security, but it should never come at the cost of Black lives. .rcvvotebox-results-cell--check { .votebox_legend { Minneapolis City Council President Will Not Run for 3rd Term The president of the Minneapolis City Council says she will not seek re-election. There is a false narrative that in order to have safety, we must abandon justice reform; or for justice reform we must compromise safety. To incentivize builders to construct new units, tax breaks can be given to those who are able to fulfill contracts. font-size: 0.85em; That is why I believe we must have racial parity among our peace officers. Minneapolis City Council members intend to defund and dismantle the city's police department By Dakin Andone , Christina Maxouris and Josh Campbell , CNN Updated 5:46 AM ET, Mon June 8, 2020 .cc_row {} For information on 2020 elections in Hennepin County, click here. We all desire a life free of violence and harm. } Public housing should stay public; as such, I do not support any initiatives to transfer ownership of Minneapolis Public Housing Authority (MPHA) properties to private entities. House of Representatives | .mw-body #mw-content-text .rcvvotebox h3.votebox-header-office-name { Taxes. Voters in Minneapolis may use the election as a way to penalize — or reward — the incumbents who oversaw a tumultuous 2020 in the city. $('#emessage600ad7728f26c').html(' • Exhausted votes through round ' + this.value + ': ' + ex_votes.toLocaleString()); font-weight: 300; The Minneapolis City Council on Friday unanimously approved a measure to abolish the city’s police department — a radical proposal amid nationwide efforts by activists to ... Election 2020. Council members will "give notice" of their intent to introduce these proposals during the Minneapolis City Council's 9:30 a.m. meeting on Friday, Jan. 15, starting the process of getting the proposed ordinances on the Nov. 2, 2021, municipal ballot. I will continue to fight to ensure that our neighborhoods and schools are equitably resourced. vertical-align: top; The City Council assumed its current size in the 1950s. In June, Minneapolis city council members Steve Fletcher and Phillipe Cunningham appeared with seven colleagues on a stage bearing a huge sign reading 'Defund Police' during a protest in Powderhorn Park. We Must Build People and Neighborhood Power. background-color: #db0000; In the coming months, making sure that Ward 6 residents have fair work for fair wages is going to be more important than ever. } top: 2px; } z-index:1; } Introduce a 5 dollar per carbon ton climate mitigation fee on all fossil fuel energy and natural gas used in Minneapolis and use the money that is raised to fund renewable energy projects. font-weight: bold; Police departments nationwide that have more black officers are proven significantly less likely to kill black people. The Stanek Law should be overturned by our legislature and Minneapolis should re-institute a residency requirement. } Jamal Osman has been declared the winner in the Minneapolis City Council Sixth Ward special election held on August 11, 2020. .inner_percentage { float: left; I believe we should give as many people that chance as possible. Minneapolis City Council Ward 6 has lacked a representative throughout the George Floyd protests and the coronavirus pandemic. If you violate someone's civil rights, you should be financially and criminally liable in court. Donald Trump (R) received 44.9 percent. },

The "Party Control" column notes which party held that seat heading into the 2018 general election. Olat’s campaign website stated the following: I will work to ensure everyone in our Ward and even in our city can thrive. .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The president of the Minneapolis City Council said Sunday she will not seek re-election. Referring to the Policy & Government Oversight Committee the subject matter of a Resolution adopting title and ballot language pertaining to a proposed amendment to the Charter, relating to conditions for special municipal elections, addressing potential conflict with state election law, to be submitted to the qualified voters of the City of Minneapolis at the General Election on November 3, 2020. .inner_percentage.Democratic { color: #fff; Economic and educational achievement contributes to higher crime rates in Ward 6. Minneapolis City Council Agenda City Council of the City Council and Minneapolis Community Development Agency Operating Committee Minneapolis, Minnesota. width: 40%; defer(); Do you know of an official or organization that endorsed a candidate in this race? So then in 2025 there’s a mayoral race but not a city council race. The following table displays demographic data provided by the United States Census Bureau. City elections in Minneapolis, Minnesota (2020) Jamal Osman (D) defeated 11 other candidates to win a special general election for Minneapolis City Council Ward 6 on August 11, 2020. .results_row td:first-child { text-align: center; font-size:0.58em; } display: inline; margin-left: 1%; .votebox-results-cell--check { She has served Ward 9, … border-bottom: 1px solid grey; Lisa Bender has served two terms for the ward that sits just below the city’s downtown. display: block; While the majority of changes occurred as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, some changes occurred for other reasons. width: 100% Minneapolis City Council members will run for two-year terms in 2021 and 2023, breaking with their normal four-year election pattern, after voters approved two election changes. padding-left: 16px; Court of Appeals | jQuery( ".votebox" ).each(function( index ) { Parks not only connect us with the green space and beauty present in our urban landscape, but they help to encourage active lifestyles and health equity. .rcvresults_table_container { background-color: green; City governments are tasked with some of the most important racial justice work of our generation: dismantling the centuries of systemic racial, social, and economic injustice that persist in our communities. width: 95% !important; Housing for All is a Fundamental Human Right. The MPD to be fundamentally re-imagined and it is a priority for me as a future council member. The truth is that we all desire safe spaces. width: 100%; } We owe it to ourselves and each other to protect the most marginalized among us.[8]. This is simply untrue. Jamal Osman has been declared the winner in the Minneapolis City Council Sixth Ward special election held on August 11, 2020. text-align: left; I think we need to take care of people where they are, and that includes taking them care. display: inline-block; display:inline-block; Judicial Selection | var s = "600ad7728f26c"; We need to provide these resources, not stigmatize their use. MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Minneapolis City Council Member Alondra Cano announced on Saturday that she will not seek re-election in 2021. padding-left: 0; padding-bottom: 1%; display: inline-block; .non_result_row th { Learn how to vote early in the upcoming election, how to register, where to vote, and what's on the ballot. AK supports law that will set in place this “Right of First Refusal”. It is no secret that there is racial inequity in our system, and Ward 6 is no exception. AK will fight to increase funds to help achieve this, and will advocate for more low barrier supportive housing, affordable units, and mental and chemical health outreach within the City’s workforce, whether in house or through RFP, to make sure the City is doing everything that it can to connect residents with the resources that they need to live dignified and healthy lives. There is a special election, and on August 11th (the same day as the primary) Ward 6 residents will have their election for this open seat. State legislature | Put a further emphasis on cultural awareness and de-escalation techniques in police training. } For the past fifteen years I have done my best to help people in our community find jobs. padding-bottom: 7px; There are a multitude of pandemics yet to hit the world, and while we weren’t ready for Covid-19, we will be ready for what comes our way next. This includes increasing the availability of narcan and continuing to support and expand syringe exchange programs. Socioeconomic determinants of health have contributed significantly to these health disparities. .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { A special municipal election was held on August 11, 2020 for Ward 6's vacant seat. .votebox-results-metadata { background-color: #dac113; .cc_photo { City Council approves resolution establishing truth and reconciliation process for City of Minneapolis; City officials provide update on early voting turnout, preparations for Election Day; Free COVID-19 tests and flu shots coming up; Census update: Supreme Court ruling means count ends Oct. 15 Restructuring what peace keeping looks like, from qualifications and scope. This pandemic has also revealed the cost of inequality in our communities of color. top: 0px; } width: 90%; AK has fought for this as your Park Board Commissioner, and will continue to fight for this as your City Council Member. Minneapolis City Council Member Alondra Cano announced Friday that she would not seek re-election in 2021. Minneapolis uses ranked choice voting in municipal elections. ), our roads and bridges, technological infrastructure and small businesses run by our neighbors, with a deep commitment to public health, equity and social justice, is the only way for us all to move through and past the crisis the still-developing pandemic is leaving in its wake. We won’t stop there — with a ‘Green & Healthy Neighborhoods’ focus, we will reverse the impacts of greenhouse gas emissions on our community. } Change the City’s approach to overdose calls to 911 so wraparound care starts at the moment of response. Incentivize deeply affordable rental unit creation that is at 30% AMI (Area Median Income). Not only must we rebuild our police force, but we must demand that we hold every officer accountable for their actions. } $('#emessage600ad7728f26c').empty(); vertical-align: top; This should be the charge of the Minneapolis City Council, and we should work rectify these injustices everyday. color: #888; Strengthen our public health response through better coordination with the other large jurisdictional partners, i.e. width: 215px !important; } .rcvrace_header.Libertarian { height: 56px; margin: 0px 10px; padding-left: 10px; This lived experience from crippling poverty to his fulfilling community advocacy for more than 10 years, has informed his perspectives on servant leadership. From community solar gardens, to responsibly sourced construction materials, naturally occurring affordable housing and green transportation systems, and saying no to pipelines and the pollution of our city through the incineration of suburban trash, Minneapolis has the opportunity to continue to lead in energy efficiency and sustainability policy, as well as environmental justice. Check ability of MPD to use “less-lethal” military options. Defunding means investing in the health and wellbeing of Minneapolis residents. } }); } overflow-y: auto; Local Small Business Need to be Saved and Supported. 04. font-weight: 300; } Too often, the police union has used their influence to protect unfit officers. padding-left: 8px; } As mothers, we cannot protect our children from everything, but our kids shouldn’t come to harm from the group of people tasked with protecting them. left: 0px; Elections 2020 See also: City elections in Minneapolis, Minnesota (2020) The city of Minneapolis, Minnesota, held a special general election for Minneapolis City Council Ward 6. Every person in Minneapolis, especially our children, deserves equal access to our wonderful parks. $("#round600ad7728f26c").val($("#round600ad7728f26c").children('option').length).change(); vertical-align: top; Undeclared write-in candidates may advance past the first round in some ranked-choice elections. Referring to the Policy & Government Oversight Committee the subject matter of a Resolution adopting title and ballot language pertaining to a proposed amendment to the Charter, relating to the redistricting of city wards and park districts, to be submitted to the qualified voters of the City of Minneapolis at the General Election on November 3, 2020. [18], The city of Minneapolis uses an uncommon version of a mayor-council government. display: block; The current structure of the Minneapolis Police Department in which officers are trained to “shoot first and ask questions later” is not working. Economic development for far too long has prioritized the needs of big business and developers; forgetting the needs of small mom and pop shops. top: -5px; Three members of the city council — Steve Fletcher, Phillipe Cunningham, and council President Lisa Bender — released a plan last Friday, which they have dubbed "Safety for All," proposing additional cuts to the Minneapolis Police Department and cementing a reduction in the city's sworn law enforcement force. }); function defer() { } font-weight: bold; She has served Ward 9, … Environmental racism persists in the form of industrial pollution, arsenic and lead exposure, and heightened rates of asthma, often bound to residents solely due to their zip-code. I believe in defunding the police for fundamental reasons. .cc_header.Republican { } Mr. Frey had threatened to … } }else{ let scrollHeight = jQuery('.results_table_container').get(index).scrollHeight; AJ will abolish the Minneapolis Police Department and work with the community to start over as a city with a new model of public safety and well-being. As a recovering addict, I know firsthand the toll that addiction can take on an individual, on their families and their communities. Maintain Minneapolis’ status as a sanctuary city. color: white; .race_header { $('#emessage'+s).empty(); width: 100%; position: absolute; Wednesday August 12, 2020. Expand the process for citizen complaints and update the investigation process with more citizen involvement. .indicate_scroll { City elections in Minneapolis, Minnesota (2020), Presidential results by legislative district. With a rich background in collaborative leadership and community building, I will prioritize the following: I will take a leadership role with all partners to expand our affordable housing options. padding-top: 3px; height: 50px; Financial regulation | Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. } What happened? float: left; background-color: #6db24f; This means we not only focus on making sure that Ward 6 residents don’t have to choose between their financial stability and their healthcare, but we integrate policy that directly reduces social disparities, which negatively impact health outcomes. .non_result_row div { School districts in California | The City can achieve this through increasing its use of renewable energy sources, by making housing more energy efficient, and through smart programs and partnerships with our utility partners. 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