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Minneapolis for the Many @mplsforthemany.com · 10h

Frey cannot be trusted to deliver on public safety if he can’t even be honest about MPD. All we’ve gotten from Mayor Frey is broken promises and misdirection when there are valid questions about his failures.

On November 4th, we're going to elect a mayor accountable to and honest with us.

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Minneapolis for the Many @mplsforthemany.com · 10h

When he first ran for mayor, Jacob Frey tried to convince residents that he would make police reforms, since the mayor is in charge of MPD saying, “That’s the mayor’s job.”

But now that he’s in charge, Frey is skirting accountability for the promotion of the officer who killed Amir Locke.

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Nat @njcherne.bsky.social · 17h

One of these three will be our next mayor and I am so happy to know them @omarfatehmn.com @dewayneforminneapolis.com @jazzformayor.bsky.social

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Minneapolis for the Many @mplsforthemany.com · 1d

These are the people Mayor Frey and his allies have aligned themselves with - along with Republican donors - in order to hold onto power.

But we know voters are ready for a mayor and council who put working residents first.

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Minneapolis for the Many @mplsforthemany.com · 1d

A court found that the “landlord broke the law when he blocked democratic socialists from door knocking.”

Evidence at the hearing included testimony of a Zoom call where former Frey campaign manager Joe Radinovich advised landlords how to “inconvenience and stall candidates.”

Title text: "Malcolm Yards Malcontents Broke the Law" over the text, "During that meeting, Patricia Wall and Joe Radinovich, Frey's former campaign manager, discussed ways to inconvenience and stall the candidates within the confined of the law, testified Kelly Rogers, another attendee. Radinovich did not respond to provide comment." Next to a photo of Joe Radinovich.

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Minneapolis for the Many @mplsforthemany.com · 1d

As we all know, landlords are spending big in this year’s elections to make sure their interests are protected in a city where over half the residents are renters.

But they’re not just spending money. They’re breaking the law. Case in point: Malcolm Yards’ John Wall.

Title text: "Malcolm Yards Malcontents Broke the Law" over a screenshot from the Star Tribune with the title "Court: Minneapolis landlord broke law when he blocked democratic socialists from door knocking" next to a photo of John Wall and over text, "John Wall, Landlord who kept Robin Wonsley and Michael Wilson out of his buildings was found guilty of breaking state law earlier this week."

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Minneapolis for the Many @mplsforthemany.com · 1d

While Mayor Frey is dodging the public and accountability wherever possible, the MPR mayoral survey is a great place to learn more about @omarfatehmn.com, @dewayneforminneapolis.com and @jazzformayor.bsky.social.

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Minneapolis for the Many @mplsforthemany.com · 1d

It’s not just mayoral forums that Frey is skipping.

Frey did not respond to MPR when they put together their 2025 Voter Guide, refusing to answer hard-hitting questions such as “Why are you running?” and “What are the top issues you’re discussing with voters and why?”

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Minneapolis for the Many @mplsforthemany.com · 1d

While Mayor Frey is dodging the public and accountability wherever possible, the MPR mayoral survey is a great place to learn more about @omarfatehmn.com, @dewayneforminneapolis.com and @jazzformayor.bsky.social.

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Voter guides: 2025 Minneapolis mayoral race

Minneapolis is electing its next mayor on Nov. 4, 2025. No Republicans in the race — but plenty of platforms to choose from, spanning major parties and independents.

www.mprnews.org

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Minneapolis for the Many @mplsforthemany.com · 2d

Led by Jamal Osman, alongside @katiecashman.bsky.social, @aurinmpls.bsky.social and @robin4mpls.bsky.social - STOP Slumlords is another ordinance passed by the progressive Council to protect renters from landlords who prioritize profits over ensuring Mpls residents have safe and dignified homes.

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Minneapolis for the Many @mplsforthemany.com · 2d

City Council just passed the STOP Slumlords ordinance, which protects renters living in the city’s most neglected properties.

Landlords like Brian Fitterer who manage properties with significant property violations will no longer be able to automatically renew their licenses.

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Zack Kaylor @zackkaylor.bsky.social · 2d

If a Republican could win in Minneapolis, then this is what their donor base would look like.

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Minneapolis for the Many @mplsforthemany.com · 2d

After years of well-documented neglect, renters at several IPG properties have unionized.

Meanwhile, Fitterer himself, whose track record was recently highlighted in the Star Tribune, is making max donations to Jacob Frey, Elizabeth Shaffer, Lydia Millard and more.

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Minneapolis for the Many @mplsforthemany.com · 2d

It’s no secret landlords are spending big this election to support candidates who will protect their bottom line.

But renters are fighting back the best way possible: they’re organizing.

And there’s no better example than the renters at properties owned by Brian Fitterer’s IPG.

Title text: "Renters Organize & Form Tenants Union" above the text "Renters pushed back against years of pests and broken equipment on properties owned by IPG and Brian Fitterer, "I've lied here 15 years and we won't run out just because IPG can't fix the issues and do their job," Mack said over a photo of renters speaking in front of an IPG property.

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Minneapolis for the Many @mplsforthemany.com · 2d

The stakes of this election couldn’t be clearer. Are we going to bring back the progressive majority on city council and finally elect a mayor who will stand with renters?

Or will Brian Fitterer and his landlord pals funnel enough money to candidates like Frey, Millard and Shaffer to get their way?

Title text: "Frey, Millard, Shaffer and Trump Donor Brian Fitterer" above a screenshot from the Star Tribune reading, "In July, IPG agreed to a settlement in which the ompany must pay back more than $5 million in relief to tenants. Speakers on Tuesday pointed out Fitterer's ties to President Donald Trump. In 2020, Fitterer had donated over $500,000 to Trump's campaign, The Salt Lake Tribune reported at the time. He's also the owner of the swimwear company Kandy Wrappers, which had previously sponsored a Miss US contest that had been owned by Trump."

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James Wheeler @hueybeardwalks.bsky.social · 3d

Ranking for Change:
OMAR!
DEWAYNE!
JAZZ!
You pick the order, Minneapolis gets a new Mayor.

Minneapolis for the Many @mplsforthemany.com · 3d

Fill out this form to get on the list for your own yardsign today:

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And then share the link with 3 friends to let them know why you’ll be voting for a new mayor in 2025!

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Minneapolis for the Many @mplsforthemany.com · 3d

Fill out this form to get on the list for your own yardsign today:

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And then share the link with 3 friends to let them know why you’ll be voting for a new mayor in 2025!

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Minneapolis for the Many @mplsforthemany.com · 3d

Thank to everyone who contributed, Ranked Choice Mayor Yardsigns are coming back!

We’ve got 250 more RCV Mayor Yardsigns on their way, so you can tell your neighbors that you’ll be ranking @omarfatehmn.com, @dewayneforminneapolis.com and @jazzformayor.bsky.social.

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Aurin Chowdhury MPLS City Council Member W12 @aurinmpls.bsky.social · 4d

This is not okay. Everyone should be standing against the intense islamophobia and anti Somali hate we are seeing in our city. Please speak out and stand against the fomenting of hate. Thanks CP & Senator for taking action.

Elliott Payne @elliottpayne.org · 4d

Tonight a resident posted a picture of racist and Islamaphobic language written on Johnson street that called for @omarfatehmn.com to be deported and wished death upon the Somali community. @doronclark.bsky.social and I showed up right away to get this racist garbage off of our streets

Elliott and doron cleaning up the shared use path on johnson

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Minneapolis for the Many @mplsforthemany.com · 3d

The ICE agent wrote, “I cannot tell you how impressed my staff were as you stepped up and personally escorted that tactical vehicle through the crowd.”

Frey thinks this is “not assisting ICE” - but our communities know better.

And that’s why we’ll elect a new mayor on November 4th.

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Minneapolis for the Many @mplsforthemany.com · 3d

While Mayor Frey and Chief O’Hara have attempted to claim that MPD only showed up at the ICE action on June 3rd to assist with crowd control, ICE agents certainly saw MPD’s actions differently.

In fact, the ICE Special Agent in Charge emailed O’Hara to say thank you that same day.

Title text: "ICE Thanks O'Hara & MPD" with the following quote below: "I cannot tell you how impressed my staff were as you stepped up and personally escorted that tactical vehicle through the crowd." Below that is a screenshot of an email sent from Jamie Holt, Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Securities Investigations to Chief O'Hara.

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meshm @meshm.bsky.social · 4d

Other Madore accomplishments:
- Voting with Rs against some of the biggest healthcare bills: major reform, omnibus spending, patient data protection
- Supporting an amendment to require photo ID when voting
- Leaning on 2 years as a suburban state rep 18 years ago as her main qualification

Minneapolis for the Many @mplsforthemany.com · 6d

Given her lack of connection to Ward 2, it should come as no surprise that her biggest accomplishment as an Apple Valley legislator was described by one DFL legislator as “Taking money from Minneapolis and St. Paul.”

Learn more at www.shelleymadore.com.

Title text: "The Madore Amendment" above the text, "What was Apple Valley legislator Shellet Madore's bigest 'accomplishment'? Taking state funding from Minneaplis." Next to a photo of the Apple Valley water tower, above the text, "At the time, one Twin Cities DFL legislator described the amendment as, "Taking money from Minneapolis and St. Paul." Madore's amendment cost Ramsey and Hennepin County $7 to $10 million annually in road maintenance." and "Learn more at www.shelleymadore.com"

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Minneapolis for the Many @mplsforthemany.com · 4d

Minneapolis is lagging behind cities across the state in per capita state funding. Residents deserve a mayor who can develop positive relationships with legislators across jurisdictions.

Just one more reason to elect a new mayor on November 4th!

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Minneapolis for the Many @mplsforthemany.com · 4d

After eight years as mayor of the largest city in the state, Jacob Frey has exactly 0 endorsements from state legislators.

Mayor Frey’s inability to work with people at the state and county is holding Minneapolis back and Minneapolis residents are paying the price.

Title text: 'Jacob Frey has 0 endorsements from state legislators" over subtitle "Meanwhile Minneapolis is lagging behind other cities in per capita stated funding. We deserve a mayor who can partner with the state to advance progress in Minneapolis." above a bar graph that shows Minneapolis at $191, St. Cloud at $230, St. Paul at $265, Brainerd at $364 and Duluth at $406."

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Minneapolis for the Many @mplsforthemany.com · 4d

With less than a month left until election day, it’s more important than ever to talk to your neighbors about what’s at stake this election.

And if you want to knock some doors for progressive champions - we got you covered!

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