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Aurin Chowdhury MPLS City Council Member W12 @aurinmpls.bsky.social · 18h

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 · 19h

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 · 7h

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 · 7h

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 · 1d

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 · 2d

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 · 21h

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 · 21h

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 · 1d

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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Wedge LIVE!™ @wedge.live · 1d

Our fact checkers rate this PAC Attack as TRUE.
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Minneapolis for the Many @mplsforthemany.com · 1d

Help print another 250 yardsigns.

They’re a great way to talk to your neighbors about the three candidates they should rank for mayor: @omarfatehmn.com, @dewayneforminneapolis.com and @jazzformayor.bsky.social.

Donate today and we'll send you a link where you can request a sign.

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Minneapolis for the Many @mplsforthemany.com · 1d

You may have noticed our Ranked Choice Mayor Yardsigns popping up all over town.

We distributed 250 yardsigns in the blink of an eye - and now we’re all out of yardsigns!

But people are still reaching out to us every day to get their hands on one.

So, we’re looking to print more!

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Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation (MRLF) @mplsunions.bsky.social · 2d

🗣️ Two dates, one goal: Elect a pro-labor park board!

💚 Our endorsed slate is READY to build a pro-worker, pro-youth, pro-climate justice future for Minneapolis. JOIN US on October 12 or November 1 — and bring a friend! 👉 Sign up at bit.ly/proparks

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taylr @taylordahlin.com · 2d

also skipped: answering sahan journal on whether or not the city should contract with jerry mcafee for violence prevention work

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Kelly Barnhill @kellybarnhill.bsky.social · 2d

Frey is a failure

Minneapolis for the Many @mplsforthemany.com · 2d

But make no mistake, this isn’t just a pattern with recent mayoral forums, this is how Frey governs: not showing up for community.

For almost 8 years, Mayor Frey has been unwilling to show up in public spaces, where community might hold him accountable.

Minneapolis deserves a mayor who shows up!

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Minneapolis for the Many @mplsforthemany.com · 2d

But make no mistake, this isn’t just a pattern with recent mayoral forums, this is how Frey governs: not showing up for community.

For almost 8 years, Mayor Frey has been unwilling to show up in public spaces, where community might hold him accountable.

Minneapolis deserves a mayor who shows up!

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Minneapolis for the Many @mplsforthemany.com · 2d

Another mayoral forum.

Another empty chair where Mayor Frey should be.

We’re starting to sense a pattern!

At a recent forum hosted by community groups, Frey decided to stay home, unaccountable to our friends and neighbors yet again.

Luckily, @taylordahlin.com was there to document it.

Title text: "Another Mayoral Forum, Another Mayor Frey No-Show" above the text, "Minneapolis deserve a Mayor who shows up." All over a photo, credited to Taylor Dahlin, of Omar Fateh, Jazz Hampton and DeWayne Davis on stage at a forum next to an empty chair.

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Minneapolis for the Many @mplsforthemany.com · 2d

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.

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Minneapolis for the Many @mplsforthemany.com · 2d

Carpetbaggin’ Shelley Madore’s campaign reported donations from GOP donors and out-of-state McDonald’s owners before she reported a single Ward 2 donor.

But as she recently admitted to the Star Tribune - she only started renting an apartment in Ward 2 to run against @robin4mpls.bsky.social.

Title text: "Carpetbaggin' Shelley Madore: Bringing her campaign funded by Republican donors and landlords with copious property violations all the way from Apple Valley - and Ward 5!" next to a photo of Shelley Madore and above a screenshot of a quote from the Minnesota Star Tribune: "Madore moved to Minneapolis in 2018, buying a north Minneapolis duplex in Ward 5. She began renting an apartment in Prospect Park in January, she said in an interview, a move she acknowledged was to make her eligible to run in the ward."

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Minneapolis for the Many @mplsforthemany.com · 4d

It also means we have just a few weeks left to spread the word and talk to our neighbors.

Help us elect the progressive champions Minneapolis deserves by ranking @omarfatehmn.com, @dewayneforminneapolis.com and @jazzformayor.bsky.social.

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Minneapolis for the Many @mplsforthemany.com · 4d

Election day is 1 month from today!

This year, we have a historic opportunity to re-elect our progressive majority on City Council and elect a new mayor who can help them deliver the change residents have been demanding for eight years!

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naomi @naomi111.bsky.social · 4d

Shelley Madore doesn’t actually live in Ward 2 — she rents an apt in Prospect Park to claim residency. She also accuses Robi of grandstanding rather than practicality… the same @robin4mpls.bsky.social who’s passed more unanimous legislation than any other CM.

www.startribune.com/minneapolis-...

Minneapolis Ward 2 election could play pivotal role in City Council control

Incumbent Robin Wonsley and challenger Shelley Madore focus on housing, affordability and public safety in ward surrounding the U.

www.startribune.com

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taylr @taylordahlin.com · 4d

shelley madore admits to the strib to renting a ward 2 apartment in january just to run for office

alternate headline: strib finally covers residency issues in ward 2, doesn’t mention john wall faking his address to influence the convention

www.startribune.com/minneapolis-...

Madore moved to Minneapolis in 2018, buying a north Minneapolis duplex in Ward 5. She began renting an apartment in Prospect Park in January, she said in an interview, a move she acknowledged was to make her eligible to run in the ward. Candidates must live in their district for at least 30 days prior to the general election under state and city of Minneapolis rules.

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Minneapolis for the Many @mplsforthemany.com · 5d

Lydia Millard’s donors are responsible for hundreds of property violations in Ward 10 alone since Jacob Frey first ran for mayor.

Those donors are tired of council members who fight for renters and that’s why they want Lydia Millard.

Learn more at www.lydiamillard.com.

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Minneapolis for the Many @mplsforthemany.com · 5d

Lydia Millard has very little public track record and little of substance to say when it comes to policy.

It makes it hard to know what she’s about.

But her donors - from landlords with copious property violations to GOP donors - paint a pretty clear picture.

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Nathan Petersen-Kindem @nathanpk.com · 6d

Rank all three challengers for change!

Minneapolis for the Many @mplsforthemany.com · 6d

After 8 years of failed promises on everything from police reform to homelessness Minneapolis cannot afford a third term of Jacob Frey.

Luckily, we don’t have to!

Check out what your neighbors are saying in our new mayoral video.

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Rep. Leigh Finke @leighfinke.bsky.social · 6d

Screenshot from Blois' Morning Take.

It's the kind of maddening circular reasoning that leads to status quo and voter alienation. Whether or not you think Fateh's policies would help these problems, Frey's policies CREATED them. Jacob Frey IS the mayor of Minneapolis, and has been for 8 years.

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