3/ An investigation found that the mayor‘s office & MPD did a poor job of communication with elected officials like @jchavezmpls.bsky.social who tried to alert the community. Mayoral candidate @jazzformayor.bsky.social was among others trying to protect protestors. sahanjournal.com/public-safet...

“The moment you honor the man who committed the injustice, you have told us exactly where you stand. Minnesota is watching. And we will remember in November.” Read this article for free here: open.substack.com/pub/jazzhamp...

In honor of the 81,508 votes in our race for mayor of Minneapolis. My CM and I got tattoos at Nokomis Tattoo. It’s the stone arch bridge with our campaign’s three-line logo as the water below the bridge. Thanks to everyone that put their faith in me with their vote, esp. campaign team / volunteers.

Imagine building balloons all day, and ONE of them sells for more than you make in a day. That’s not work. It’s involuntary servitude, at best.

Imagine your smoke alarm is blaring. The hallway smells like smoke. Your children are coughing. But someone says, “We cannot be sure it is a fire. It could just be steam from the shower.” And because another explanation exists, no one reaches for the extinguisher. Read at jazzhampton.substack.com

Imagine the Los Angeles Lakers were permitted to appoint Phil Jackson, their legendary former head coach, as a playoff referee. Imagine the Lakers owner then went on television and said he expected Jackson to remember who gave him his opportunity. Read the full article at jazzhampton.substack.com

Read the full article at jazzhampton.substack.com

“I was sitting in the Whipple Federal Building on January 24th, waiting…” Read the full thing for free at jazzhampton.substack.com

Be safe at the airport. As a matter of fact, be safer everywhere thanks to @turnsignl Promo code: TSA Valid through March.

The smoke detector in your house goes off too often. Burnt toast. A sensitive battery. After a while, you stop reacting. It’s nothing. Then one night the alarm goes off again, and you roll over in bed because you think it is the same false signal. Jazzhampton.substack.com

"When the legislative branch yields power to a presidency that is eager to consolidate it, the imbalance does not correct itself. It accumulates. That is what he wants." Read the full article for free at open.substack.com/pub/jazzhamp...

“In Minneapolis, skepticism is not sabotage. It is civic participation. It is what happens when a community has seen, more than once, that what was written on paper did not match what was captured on camera.” Read this in full, and my other pieces, all for free at: Jazzhampton.substack.com

Jazzhampton.substack.com Being acknowledged alongside @vanjones.bsky.social and @donlemonofficial.bsky.social was not on my Jan. bingo card! To my amazing substack subscribers, I’m grateful for your support. The journey’s just beginning! I promised to stay committed, and this is just a small part!

Don’t let this headline fool you. In Minneapolis, we are still under constant attack from our Federal Government.

TurnSignl just launched instant access to an immigration attorney, anywhere in America. You can also sponsor memberships for others, because a society should never force people to choose between basic needs and basic rights. Read more: open.substack.com/pub/jazzhamp...

Let’s talk about the First Amendment.

“There is an old lesson in American civic life that keeps resurfacing in moments like this. Organizing beats money. Not because money lacks power, but because it cannot manufacture legitimacy. It cannot create trust.” Read in full: jazzhampton.substack.com

“When I ran for Mayor of Minneapolis, I did not do it because I wanted to be a politician. I ran because I saw real civic needs in our community, and I believed I could help meet them.” Subscribe here: jazzhampton.substack.com

The irony is palpable.

We need everyone to wake up.

Alex, and ICU nurse, was k*lled by Federal agents today. Here is my breakdown/opinion on the video. Let me know if you’d like me to splice the videos together for those who would be willing to watch.

Organized people. Beat Money. Every time.

The Levy has broken. I’m going to consistently share. I have to.

ICE shows up for a $50,000 signing bonus. In Minneapolis, we show up for our neighbors. For free. Every time.

FACTS about the “immigration crackdown.” Only ~7% had convictions for violent crimes. In DC over 80% had NO criminal record. ICE custody data showed roughly 72% had no conviction at all. It’s just our neighbors.

Thank you, @governorwalz.mn.gov for all you have done. We are better because of you and your work.

Thank you to the 81,508 people who voted for me. I have never regretted this decision, not even for a second. What is next? I will share very soon.

"Trump’s demand that a president prove his legitimacy has evolved into a system that now demands the same of everyone in America." A great point from @jazzformayor.bsky.social www.startribune.com/mn-ice-raids...

Today i went to the ICE out of Minnesota protest & @jazzformayor.bsky.social was there passing out yard signs & prevented me from biffing it on the actual Ice…. Also, i somehow became a sign handler too and passed put 100s, specifically to the actual community standing outside their businesses 🥹

I wrote this op ed after watching immigration enforcement move into everyday life in Minnesota. It explores how the politics that once questioned the legitimacy of Barack Obama have evolved into a system that now places the burden of proof on entire communities. www.startribune.com/mn-ice-raids...

Not now. Not ever.

I am deeply appalled by this social post. Disagreement on policy is part of public life, but belittling our neighbors and attacking public servants, especially in this manor, tears at the very fabric of our community. This behavior is corrosive, and unacceptable. 1/2

✅ 81,508 total votes ✅ Appeared on most ballots in the race ✅ Highest total number of votes in the race (as promised) ✅ Most efficient spending ratio in modern Minneapolis mayoral history, at ~ $1.56 per vote (as promised) All this after <5% vote at the convention!! 1/4

Congratulations to Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on re-election, and to all who earned a seat on the City Council. Every campaign, win or lose, is an act of love for our city. I’m endlessly thankful for everyone who walked this journey with me. The future of Minneapolis is bright because of you. 💙

Thank you for everything, Minneapolis. Let’s keep building bridges, together. 🏙️💙

Polls are officially closed, so it’s time for the #ElectionNight Party!! Remember, if you’re still in line to vote, STAY IN LINE. Cheers to a new future, #Minneapolis! 🥂💙 #JazzForMayor #MPLSMayor2025 #MPLS #TeamJazz #Nov4th #explore

Thank you, Minneapolis 💙

First campaign promise delivered. This is video 100/100. Happy voting day!!

If you watch ONE video, please watch this one. Please share. Help us make history. We are so so close!!

As your strong mayor, I want you to hold me accountable.

#Minneapolis, this is it. The Minneapolis Mayoral Election is TWO DAYS AWAY! Bring your voice to the ballot, and rank me #1. Together we’ll turn intention into change, & make our city a home we’re proud to pass to the next generation. My name’s Jazz Hampton, and I am ready to be your next mayor. 🏙️

Jazz always shows up. And he will as our mayor as well!! Two more days Minneapolis!

In 2008, I walked out of the voting booth feeling like I was floating because I had voted for something, not against someone. That is the energy I am bringing to Minneapolis. Let’s build a city worth voting for. #JazzForMayor #Minneapolis

Knocked 100+ doors this a.m. for @jazzformayor.bsky.social because the grind never stops!

I’ll keep the lights on, for the City of Minneapolis.

An open letter from my beautiful wife, Courtney Hampton. I would not be where I am today if not for her; Courtney, thank you for everything. 💙 (1/2)

Story time. This is why I love the city of Minneapolis!

❤️ Watch the whole video ❤️ Jazz is running to be mayor. Period.

True leadership builds bridges between communities, between ideologies, between the urgent and the possible. I shared that vision in today’s Star Tribune, a vision for a future #Minneapolis that works for everyone. 💙💪 Check out the rest of my op-ed here: www.startribune.com/mpls-mn-mayo...

As mayor, I am committed to fully supporting our teachers union, and all of MFE 59.