Currently holds the office of Columbia Heights City Mayor until December 31, 2026.
Candidate for Minnesota House of Representatives - District 39B in 2026 Minnesota Primary Election.
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Get StartedAmáda will vote to pass the Equal Rights Amendment and fight for permanent civil rights protections that ensure every Minnesotan—regardless of race, gender, or immigration status—is treated with respect and fairness. This is a constitutional amendment that can’t be repealed like a state law. Equality shouldn’t depend on who’s in office. Learn more
Our students deserve safe classrooms, supported teachers, and full funding for public education. I’ll work to expand mental health resources, stabilize school budgets, and ensure our kids—across all three cities—have what they need to thrive. Learn more
Stabilize school budgets to ensure that teachers are compensated correctly, buildings are properly maintained, and both teachers and students have everything they need to succeed. Expand mental health resources to better serve our students during their school day. Learn more
From protecting the Mississippi River to expanding urban tree cover, I’ll champion bold, local action on climate and environmental justice. Clean air, clean water, and resilient infrastructure are non-negotiable for healthy communities—and future generations. Learn more
Halt the construction of AI data centers that consume unsustainable amounts of electricity and water. Work to ban NDAs that tech companies use to silence public officials about these environmentally harmful projects. Learn more
Stop copper-sulfide mine pollution that threatens the Boundary Waters and surrounding areas by supporting “Prove It First” legislation. Learn more
Expand urban tree cover to sequester carbon, maximize cooling efficiency, and minimize impermeable surfaces. Learn more
Voters are frustrated by increasing divisions and extremism in our politics, partisan gridlock preventing action on critical issues and too many elections where candidates win without majority support; Ranked Choice Voting is a simple, commonsense change to the ballot, but one that is well-suited to meet these challenges. Learn more
Ban assault weapons and gun modifications that are an ongoing danger to society. Repeal the 1985 preemption law that prevents cities from setting their own gun measures. Ban the sale and possession of ghost guns that pose an unacceptable threat to law enforcement. Learn more
Every person in Columbia Heights, New Brighton, and St. Anthony deserves healthcare they can access and afford. I’ll fight for universal healthcare, stronger public health funding, and real movement toward a single-payer system. Healthcare is a human right—not a luxury. Learn more
Pass the Minnesota Health Plan to guarantee every Minnesotan comprehensive healthcare—no insurance company gatekeepers, no medical debt. Learn more
End rent price-fixing by holding corporate landlords accountable for using secret algorithms to inflate what you pay. Learn more
I’ll fight for real solutions to the housing crisis: expanding affordability, supporting first-time homeowners, and protecting renters. I’ll also work to improve communication between landlords and tenants—because strong relationships make strong communities across Columbia Heights, New Brighton, and St. Anthony. Learn more
Cap rent increases at 3% in tax-credit housing so seniors and working families can stay in their homes. Learn more
Hold federal agents accountable when they violate our rights Give Minnesotans the ability to seek justice in an independent court of law when their constitutional rights to free speech, peaceful assembly, due process, or equal protection are violated. Learn more
Prohibit ICE and CBP from using our schools and bus routes to abduct our immigrant students or their parents. Learn more
Keep ICE agents away from schools, child care centers, hospitals, and college campuses. Learn more
Require federal agents to show visible identification Require identification and ensure an independent investigation of any shooting involving federal agents in Minnesota. Learn more
Update the Public Employment Labor Relations Act to define more worker categories, shorten probationary periods, and allow negotiation on staffing ratios. Ban mandatory “captive audience” meetings where employees are discouraged from union organizing. Support prevailing wages with state funding for infrastructure projects. Learn more
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