Currently holds the office of Minneapolis City Council - Ward 6 until December 31, 2029.
Candidate for Minneapolis City Council - Ward 6 in 2025 Minnesota General Election.
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Get StartedInvest in cultural institutions, arts programs, and recreational facilities within neighborhoods to enhance quality of life - promoting public art projects, community festivals, and recreational activities that bring residents together and celebrate the diversity and vibrancy of their neighborhood. Learn more
Affirm the city's commitment to diversity, equal rights, and non-discrimination. Learn more
Prioritize comprehensive and ongoing training for police officers and all public safety officials and members – including de-escalation techniques, cultural sensitivity, implicit bias, community policing strategies, and crisis intervention. Learn more
Implement measures to enhance transparency in police and all public safety operations. This includes publicly sharing policies, procedures, and use-of-force guidelines - making disciplinary actions and outcomes of misconduct investigations available to the public, while respecting privacy rights. Learn more
Provide financial incentives, training programs and resources to support the growth and success of small businesses in local neighborhoods - fostering an entrepreneurial ecosystem that encourages residents to start their own businesses, creating job opportunities and economic stability. Learn more
Recruit and train neighborhood healthcare providers who are culturally competent and able to understand and address the specific healthcare needs of diverse populations – which fosters trust and improves healthcare outcomes. Learn more
Establish or expands community health clinics for every neighborhood - starting in underserved neighborhoods – to increase access to primary healthcare services, preventive care, and health education. Learn more
Support investments in community-driven, public, and affordable housing options – including creating a “public developer” to build, acquire and operate ‘social housing’ throughout the city - it’s time the city get directly involved in building the permanently affordable housing our low and middle income residents need. Learn more
Provide a fair 3% cap on annual rent increases and sets ‘vacancy controls’ to prevent property owners from raising rents beyond 3% when a unit becomes vacant. Learn more
Encourage pathways to homeownership for historically marginalized communities. Learn more
Expand investments in shelter, emergency and transitional housing for our unhoused neighbors - getting everyone inside and off the street as quickly as possible. Learn more
Collaborate with local immigrant-serving organizations, non-profits, and advocacy groups to develop inclusive policies, identify community needs, and provide essential services that support immigrant communities. Learn more
Provide for robust protections for immigrants from discrimination, harassment, and exploitation - both in the workplace and throughout the city. Learn more
Invest in public transportation systems, sidewalks, parks and other infrastructure projects to improve connectivity and create vibrant public spaces within neighborhoods - ensuring equitable distribution of transportation resources and prioritizing sustainable and accessible modes of transportation. Learn more
Ensure that all workers earn a wage that is sufficient to cover their basic needs and maintain a decent standard of living. Learn more
Champion initiatives to combat workplace discrimination and harassment, promoting a safe and inclusive work environment for all employees. Learn more
Strengthen workplace safety regulations and enforcement to protect workers from hazardous conditions and ensure their well-being on the job. Learn more
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