Ward 2 Updates November 27-December 12 ➡️Food Insecurity Town Hall ➡️Sip of Silk Coffee ➡️Council passes 2026 Budget ➡️Separation Ordinance on Immigration Enforcement ➡️Humane Encampment Response Ordinance ➡️Be Ready for Extreme Cold Read more ➡️ content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd...

There have been confirmed sightings of federal agents in Ward 2, including Augsburg and Seward. I want to acknowledge the deep fear and trauma for so many in our communities, and thank everyone helping resist the Trump administration’s cruel and racist attacks on our neighbors.

Ward 2 Updates November 15-26 ➡️Waymo autonomous vehicle testing ➡️2026 Budget hearings ➡️Seward Street Safety Meetings ➡️Separation ordinance public hearing ➡️2026 State legislative agenda ➡️Heritage preservation ordinance ➡️And more! Read more ➡️ content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd...

Council is working to finalize the City Budget for 2026. I'm proud to author 12 budget amendments that meet the needs and priorities of working class Minneapolis residents. Read about the budget process, my amendments, and how to share your feedback➡️ content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd...

Ward 2 Updates November 8-14 ➡️Council of Grad Students event ➡️East Bank Annual Meeting- Nov 18 ➡️City Budget Public Hearing- Nov 19 ➡️ MPD Case clearance rates ➡️Opioid response ➡️Traffic cameras reducing speeding ➡️Snow season is coming Read more➡️ content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd...

Ward 2 Updates November 1-7 ➡️Record turnout in 2025 Municipal Election ➡️Dinkytown safety ➡️East Bank Neighborhoods Annual Meeting ➡️Charter Compliance and Enforcement ➡️Street lighting updates Read more➡️ content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd...

Last night there was a shooting in Dinkytown that resulted in one person losing their life, as well as several injuries. My office is in communication with MPD and UMPD and will share any updates. MPD will be doing extra patrols in the area.

Ward 2 Updates Oct 25-31 ➡️Election Day is Tuesday! ➡️Halloween in Ward 2 ➡️Scones and Student Loans Event ➡️Charter Compliance and Enforcement ➡️Police Contract ➡️Give feedback on 2026 City Budget ➡️Federal Shutdown Impacts Read more ➡️ content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd...

Ward 2 Updates Oct 18-24 ➡️Vote early! ➡️Black Student Union Event ➡️EBNP Annual Meeting & Board Elections ➡️Towerside Community Pulse Survey ➡️Professional Service Contracts Ordinance ➡️Enterprise Risk Management ➡️Compensation Study Read more ➡️ content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd...

Ward 2 Updates Oct 11-17 ➡️UMN Homecoming ➡️Dinky After Dark Safety Lighting ➡️South Mpls Seniors Fair ➡️MetroTransit Safety and Security Action Plan ➡️Council Adopts Safe and Thriving Communities Report and Plan ➡️Preventing Fraud, Waste and Abuse Read more ➡️ www.minneapolismn.gov/government/c...

Ward 2 Updates Sept 27-Oct 3 ➡️Rep Ilhan Omar Town Hall ➡️Kari Dziedzic Memorial Bridge ➡️Honoring Mariah Samuels ➡️STOP Slumlords ➡️Mayor vetoes CANS ➡️Non-fatal Shooting Task Force ➡️Stable Homes & Emergency Housing Vouchers Read more ➡️ content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd...

Ward 2 Updates September 19-26: ➡️Early voting ➡️Seward/Longfellow small business meeting ➡️Commercial Advance Notice of Sale ➡️STOP Slumlords Public Hearing ➡️Emergency Housing Vouchers & Stable Homes Stable Schools ➡️Witch’s Hat Repairs Read more ➡️ content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd...

My office has received concerns regarding the event taking place this evening at the U organized by The Turning Point USA (TPU). I want to recognize that this event stirred deep anxiety among many Ward 2 residents. Read the full update here: content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd...

Ward 2 Updates September 13-18 ➡️Renters Rights Forum & East Bank Meeting ➡️Como Cookout - this weekend! ➡️Renaming Marcy Park ➡️Encampment eviction ➡️STOP Slumlords ordinance ➡️Carbon fees ➡️Helix Housing & Human Services Audit ➡️MPD Budget Read more➡️ content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd...

Ward 2 Updates September 6-12 ➡️UMN Workers on Strike ➡️East Bank events ➡️MPD Off-duty Fees pass unanimously ➡️Surveillance ordinance passes unanimously ➡️STOP Slumlords ➡️Parking contract ➡️Water facility and Roof Depot ➡️And more! Read more ➡️ content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd...

The Mayor has called a special session for Council today regarding potential litigation concerning the encampment on E Lake Street. Here are some of my thoughts and questions going into the special session: content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd...

Ward 2 Updates August 23-September 5 ➡️Support and safety following Annunciation Church tragedy ➡️UMN labor negotiations ➡️Surveillance ordinance ➡️Renaming Marcy Park ➡️Commercial Advance Notice of Sale Read more➡️ content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd...

Update on Shooting incident at Annunciation Church as of 9:30am today Active police situation at the Annunciation Church on 509 W. 54th St. There is no active threat to the community at this time. The shooter is contained. My heart goes out to all community members impacted by this tragic event.

Ward 2 Updates August 9-15 ➡️36th ART Bridge Festival ➡️Trans Equity Summit ➡️Open Streets Cedarfest this Sunday ➡️Renaming Marcy Park ➡️I-94 Closure ➡️2026 Budget ➡️MPD off-duty regulation ➡️Surveillance ordinance ➡️Equity in HR Read more➡️ content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd...

Ward 2 Updates July 26-August 8 ➡️National Night Out ➡️Open Streets 2025 ➡️Immigration enforcement ➡️MPD off-duty regulation ➡️Childcare workforce development ➡️Syringe pickup services ➡️Free pet adoption Read more ➡️ content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd...

Ward 2 Updates July 19-25 ➡️National Night Out ➡️Seward Climate Equity Meeting ➡️SEIU 284 BBQ ➡️Support UMN AFSCME Workers ➡️Metro Urban Indian Directors Safety Meeting ➡️Black Business Week ➡️Immigration enforcement public hearing Read more➡️ content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd...

Ward 2 Updates July 12-18 ➡️Celebrate Disability Pride Month ➡️Llamas at the library ➡️Municipal grocery stores ➡️Sgt. Hanneman leading MPD use of force training ➡️Truth and reconciliation updates ➡️Street light repairs ➡️Weather safety alerts Read more ➡️ www.minneapolismn.gov/government/c...

Ward 2 Updates June 20-July 11 ➡️University Area Strategic Safety ➡️Seward History exhibit ➡️Settlement Agreement and Consent Decree ➡️Dinky After Dark sidewalk lighting ➡️Municipal revenue and taxing the rich ➡️Street light repairs ➡️Trans Equity Summit Read more➡️ content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd...

Ward 2 Updates June 14-19 ➡️Vigil for Melissa & Mark Hortman ➡️East Bank Neighborhoods Meeting ➡️Regional Labor Convening ➡️Settlement Agreement Updates ➡️ELEFA Progress Report ➡️Procurement Transparency ➡️Tips for Safe Protests Read more➡️ content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd...

Early this morning an individual impersonating a police officer assassinated Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, and shot Senator John Hoffman and his wife, who are fortunately in stable condition.

Ward 2 Updates June 7-13 ➡️UMN 2026 finance and operations ➡️Community Safety updates & Safe and Thriving Work Group ➡️Sidewalk snow and ice pilots ➡️Bargaining agreements for MPD leadership ➡️Upcoming road closures Read more ➡️ content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd/MPLS-3e5033e?wgt_ref=MPLS_WIDGET_64

Ward 2 Updates May 27-June 6 ➡️UMN tuition increases ➡️After Action Review of June 3rd ➡️Tourism Improvement District ➡️MDHR settlement agreement ➡️Glendale historic designation ➡️Domestic violence response ➡️Dinky After Dark Approved Read more ➡️ content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd...

Ward 2 Updates May 17-26 ➡️Glendale historic designation ➡️Dinkytown Marcy Holmes street lighting ➡️MPD Off-duty fees ➡️East Bank Community Meeting ➡️Pillars of Prospect Park Office Hours ➡️Rise and Remember: 5th Anniversary Read more ➡️ content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd...

This morning, the Department of Justice moved to end the federal consent decree. I believe that Minneapolis residents deserve not only a verbal commitment to police reform, but a legally binding one too. Read my statement: content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd...

Ward 2 Updates May 10-16 ➡️Seward Yard Sale Days ➡️George Floyd Square: five years later ➡️Glendale historic designation ➡️DOJ Consent decree ➡️Street lighting ➡️Twin Cities Immigration Forum ➡️And more! Read more➡️ content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd...

Ward 2 Updates May 3-9 ➡️Jackson Family history events ➡️Student projects: Investing in Dinkytown ➡️Glendale Historic Designation ➡️Tourism Improvement District ➡️Carbon fees update ➡️Minneapolis Music Summit ➡️And more! Read more➡️ content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd...

Ward 2 Updates April 26-May 2 ➡️Biochar groundbreaking ➡️Carlson School partnership ➡️Civil Rights Ordinance unanimously approved ➡️Tragic fatal gun violence ➡️Upcoming Neighborhood Day and Bike to Work Day ➡️And more! Read more ➡️ content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd...

Ward 2 Updates April 19-25 ➡️East Bank Community Meeting ➡️Civil Rights Ordinance ➡️Glendale Historic Designation ➡️Summer safety plans ➡️MPD separation ordinance directive ➡️Transportation mode shift update ➡️And more! Read more➡️ content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd...

Ward 2 Updates April 14-18: ➡️Apply for Safe & Thriving Communities Work Group and Prospect Park Board of Directors ➡️E Line Construction ➡️Glendale Townhomes historic designation ➡️Civil Rights ordinance ➡️Street vending ordinance Read more➡️ content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd...