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Michael Wilson @michaelforparks.bsky.social · 1h

We won our court case because renters should always be included in the democratic stewardship of our parks!

Robin for Ward 2 @robin4mpls.bsky.social · 1h

We won!

Following three weeks of legal proceedings and over five hours in court, the judge found Wayzata-based Minneapolis landlord John Wall in violation of the law on three counts, resulting in a $1,450 fine.

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taylr @taylordahlin.com · 39m

landlord john wall, minnetonka resident who caucuses and votes in ward 2 minneapolis and held a role on credentials committee that ousted the 80+ robin wonsley supporting delegates at the convention, found in violation of renters' rights voting law and fined

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Landlord John Wall Found in Violation of Voter Rights Law

This morning, the Minnesota Court of Administrative Hearings found landlord John Wall of the Wall Companies in violation of Minnesota Stat. § 211B.20 on 3 occasions, assigning a penalty of $1,450, for...

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Josh Martin @joshmartinmpls.bsky.social · 23m

Oops. Forgot to add the image.

Left - A
Middle - B
Right - C

Various options to adjust which positions are subject to council confirmation

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Wedge LIVE!™ @wedge.live · 57m

Congratulations lawyer Dan on winning one campaign finance case after another. One of our finest legal minds, who takes only the dumbest possible cases.

Robin for Ward 2 @robin4mpls.bsky.social · 1h

We won!

Following three weeks of legal proceedings and over five hours in court, the judge found Wayzata-based Minneapolis landlord John Wall in violation of the law on three counts, resulting in a $1,450 fine.

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Josh Martin @joshmartinmpls.bsky.social · 1h

The current one? Or his predecessor?

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Robin for Ward 2 @robin4mpls.bsky.social · 1h

We won!

Following three weeks of legal proceedings and over five hours in court, the judge found Wayzata-based Minneapolis landlord John Wall in violation of the law on three counts, resulting in a $1,450 fine.

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Minneapolis for the Many @mplsforthemany.com · 1h

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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Wedge LIVE!™ @wedge.live · 1h

Apply this language to higher levels of government in this country and see how it sounds: "the executive is having his allies push to change the constitution so that he can hire whoever he wants to lead vital executive departments, with no confirmation vote from the legislative branch."

Wedge LIVE!™ @wedge.live · 2h

POWER GRAB: 6-5 majority of commissioners on this work group say council shouldn't get a confirmation vote for mayor's picks for directors of public works, community planning/economic development, civil rights, health, emergency management, regulatory services, assessor.

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Racket @racketmn.com · 1h

PACs will flood this November’s election in Minneapolis with almost $2 million, most of that going to boost the chances of Mayor Jacob Frey and centrist City Council candidates. Who’s bankrolling this fundraising bonanza, and what do they want in return? racketmn.com/meet-the-big...

Meet the Big-Money Donors Trying to Buy Your Vote in Minneapolis - Racket

PACs will flood this November’s election in Minneapolis with almost $2 million, most of that going to boost the chances of Mayor Jacob Frey and centrist City Council candidates. Who’s bankrolling…

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Sara 🏳️‍🌈 @saralovesyou.bsky.social · 1h

I don’t know what other cities look like, but I think that the commissioner of health role is one I want the Council to vote on. Probably others as well, but there are real implications to the way that position approaches public health that directly affects residents.

Wedge LIVE!™ @wedge.live · 2h

POWER GRAB: 6-5 majority of commissioners on this work group say council shouldn't get a confirmation vote for mayor's picks for directors of public works, community planning/economic development, civil rights, health, emergency management, regulatory services, assessor.

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Wedge LIVE!™ @wedge.live · 1h

Public works is massive! The quintessential government function is streets! The idea that the city council wouldn't get a confirmation vote for public works director is nuts. These charter commissioners have lost their minds.

Sara 🏳️‍🌈 @saralovesyou.bsky.social · 1h

I don’t know what other cities look like, but I think that the commissioner of health role is one I want the Council to vote on. Probably others as well, but there are real implications to the way that position approaches public health that directly affects residents.

Wedge LIVE!™ @wedge.live · 2h

POWER GRAB: 6-5 majority of commissioners on this work group say council shouldn't get a confirmation vote for mayor's picks for directors of public works, community planning/economic development, civil rights, health, emergency management, regulatory services, assessor.

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Josh Martin @joshmartinmpls.bsky.social · 1h

Yes.

(And elections.)

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Wedge LIVE!™ @wedge.live · 2h

Looking like voters may have to defeat this charter amendment whenever it arrives on our ballots. I'm waiting for someone to point to specific examples of a confirmation process that went off the rails because too much scrutiny was applied. Most confirmations are quiet and non-controversial.

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Wedge LIVE!™ @wedge.live · 2h

POWER GRAB: 6-5 majority of commissioners on this work group say council shouldn't get a confirmation vote for mayor's picks for directors of public works, community planning/economic development, civil rights, health, emergency management, regulatory services, assessor.

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🧣 Scarf-by Capa-cozy 🍄🍂 [Feral Edition] @virtuistic.bsky.social · 3h

With the MNDFL rescinding the endorsement for mayor and rejecting the appeal, 😤 I also updated this digital graphic. Plz feel free to save + share, and if you'd like the design files to print, get @ me.

Many thanks to @viamarsala18.bsky.social for the inspo + everyone who joined the collaboration.💖

Design featuring text and two columns of vertically stacked images of candidates for mayor of Minneapolis - MN Sen. Omar Fateh, Rev. DeWayne Davis, and Jazz Hampton - and their campaign imagery above the lit skyline of downtown, with the lit clock tower at City Hall in the lower center. Text reads: "MPLS: RANK THESE 3; FATEH: *Labor Endorsed! LET'S WORK TOGETHER; (don't rank frey) DAVIS: WE DESERVE BETTER; (don't rank frey) HAMPTON: TURN THE PAGE; (don't rank frey) for mayor on election day; 11.4.25"

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Wedge LIVE!™ @wedge.live · 2h

Mayor Frey is an enigma: A 2-term mayor with a message suggesting he's the zero tolerance on encampments candidate, yet he has presided over an endless string of encampment tragedies. The shootings, fires, the wackamole strategy, those are his results. The rhetoric doesn't match reality.

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Josh Martin @joshmartinmpls.bsky.social · 2h

Links:
Agenda: lims.minneapolismn.gov/MarkedAgend...

Recording: youtu.be/7kmTwcF87h8

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Minneapolis Charter Commission Government Structure Work Group 10/8/25

Minneapolis Charter Commission Government Structure Work Group October 8, 2025 - 4:00 pmRecorded by member of the public. Not an official recording from City...

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Josh Martin @joshmartinmpls.bsky.social · 2h

Next steps (continued)…
The next meeting of the Charter Commission Government Structure Work Group is not yet scheduled.

The next meeting of the Charter Commission is Wednesday, December 3 at 4 PM.

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Josh Martin @joshmartinmpls.bsky.social · 2h

At that point, based on the commission’s historical practice, there will then an opportunity for public comment and public hearings before the commission makes a final decision on placing a proposal on the ballot.

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Josh Martin @joshmartinmpls.bsky.social · 2h

Given the very close vote, Co-Chair Barry Clegg indicated that they would simply report these results to the full commission and make no recommendation. The issue will be considered by the full commission at its December meeting.

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Josh Martin @joshmartinmpls.bsky.social · 2h

Both before and after the vote, there was some informal discussion about a potential compromise about a sort of "Modified Column B," which would add in Public Works (but no further departments).

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Josh Martin @joshmartinmpls.bsky.social · 2h

Since A wasn’t faring well, they voted again on just B or C. That looked like this.

B - Holquist, DeMello, Ginder, Perry, Smith, Garcia
C - Boone, Cooper, Kozak, Ney, Clegg

6-5 vote in favor of B

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Josh Martin @joshmartinmpls.bsky.social · 2h

The initial breakdown looked like this:

A - Clegg, Cooper
B - DeMello, Perry, Smith, Holquist, Ginder, Garcia
C - Kozak, Ney, Boone

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Josh Martin @joshmartinmpls.bsky.social · 2h

Commissioners in favor of having a broader range of which positions are subject to confirmation noted issues such as this serving as part of a system of checks and balances, and department heads developing relationships with the council and community early on.

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Josh Martin @joshmartinmpls.bsky.social · 2h

Commissioners in favor of limiting confirmation further noted issues such as the appointment process impacting recruitment, clear lines of authority (“14 bosses”), and dept heads serving primarily as subject matter experts.

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