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Stacey Burns @wentrogue.bsky.social · 1d

🎉Come celebrate Jason’s birthday with us & help fuel the last push of the campaign—he’s getting out the vote in a historically low turnout ward, which will have a huge impact on the mayoral race.

ALSO, Arbeiter is a dropoff site for @supplydepotmpls.bsky.social, so bring something warm to donate!

Sanctuary Supply Depot @supplydepotmpls.bsky.social
It's very cold, especially overnight! If you find yourself with any extra fall or winter clothes or blankets, please consider bringing them to any of our drop-off locations!

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Alex @mplsalex.bsky.social · 1d

I’m really excited to support Jason Chavez for another term! He has been a strong progressive voice for South Minneapolis, and listens to and works with community.

At a time when many in our community are under attack, we need empathetic leaders like Jason to push back, and work for a better Mpls.

Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 4d

I hope to see you on at my 30th birthday fundraiser on October 17 at 6PM.We will be at Arbeiter Brewing Company (3038 Minnehaha Ave).

We’re still looking for more co-hosts who can contribute $100. But you can see our current list of incredible co-hosts!

secure.actblue.com/donate/chave...

You are invited to Jason's 30th BIRTHDAY PARTY
AND FUNDRAISER

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17TH | 6:00PM
Arbeiter Brewing Company
3058 Minnehaha Ave
Host Committee In Progress

Alex Tsatsoulis
Andrew Beeman
Andy Pearson
Kristen Womack
Junior Avalos
Joy Marsh
Ian Brauer
Tiffany T Kurtz
Sheila Delaney
CM Aaron Wagner
CM Aurin Chowdhury
Michael Wilson
Sonya Ewert
Qannani Omar
Akhilesh Menawat
Aurora Vautrin
Deborah Kitzmann
Stephen Kriz
Jason McGrath
Stacey Burns
Danielle Kasprzak
Britta Babel
Jessica Intermill
CM Robin Wonsley

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Tom Olsen @olsenforparks.bsky.social · 2d

This was such a wonderful group for an even better door knock!

Let's go Kay!

Kay Carvajal Moran @kayforparks.bsky.social · 2d

Our team had a great evening door knocking in Diamond Lake neighborhood! 🚪✨

We collaborated with Team @omarfatehmn.com, @michaelforparks.bsky.social and @olsenforparks.bsky.social Thank you to our community for supporting this collective vision.🦋

A picture of our beautiful volunteers before our joint door knock!

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Wes Burdine @wesburdine.bsky.social · 2d

I am so confused by people who live in a city and then run for office to actively be a part of a city and their ideal city is… a small town. What are you even doing here?

taylr @taylordahlin.com · 2d

asked to name a favorite city and what they like about it they want minneapolis to learn from, shaffer says her hometown of buffalo MN for small town feel. cashman says berlin, no hunger and free and good transit

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Kay Carvajal Moran @kayforparks.bsky.social · 2d

Our team had a great evening door knocking in Diamond Lake neighborhood! 🚪✨

We collaborated with Team @omarfatehmn.com, @michaelforparks.bsky.social and @olsenforparks.bsky.social Thank you to our community for supporting this collective vision.🦋

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Kay Carvajal Moran @kayforparks.bsky.social · 2d

I am proud to share that we have earned LiUNA Minnesota and North Dakota endorsement LiUNA currently represents nearly 14,000 skilled construction and general laborers.

A graphic of LiUNA Minnesota And North Dakota endorsing Kay Carvajal Moran.

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Kay Carvajal Moran @kayforparks.bsky.social · 3d

Our team is celebrating with joy! We are excited to share that we have received Congresswoman @ilhanmn.bsky.social endorsement. Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has fiercely fought to bring change to Minnesotans by securing funds, bringing our voices back to the capitol, & fighting against income inequality

A graphic of Congresswomen Ilhan Omar endorsing candidate Kay Carvajal Moran for Minneapolis Park Board District 5.

Congresswomen Omar said "I'm thrilled to endorse Kay Carvajal Moran for Minneapolis Park Board District 5. She is deeply rooted in community, who understands the value and importance of building and maintaining relationships with residents, stakeholders, and public servants alike. Her commitment to climate resilience, youth programming, and our park workers is in alignment with my values, and those of district 5.”

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Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social · 4d

you have to hunt a bit for the results (though delivered through a nice infographic) so a partial list of the brands that tested low: Optimum Nutrition (whey, not the mass gainer) Owyn, Transparent Labs

paris martineau @paris.nyc · 4d

my latest investigation for @consumerreports.org is based on months of reporting and 60+ lab tests of leading protein supplements

we found that most protein powders and shakes have more lead in one serving than our experts say is safe to have in a day (🧵)

www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein...

Protein Powders and Shakes Contain High Levels of Lead - Consumer Reports

CR tests of 23 popular protein powders and shakes found that most contain high levels of lead.

www.consumerreports.org

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Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 4d

District 5 is comprised of Ward 8, Ward 9, Ward 11, and Ward 12.

This endorsement is pretty huge.

Kay Carvajal Moran @kayforparks.bsky.social · 4d

I’m honored to have received the endorsement of Council Member @emilykoskimpls.bsky.social! It was a pleasure to connect with her and lear from her collaborative approach to leadership.

A graphic of CM Emily Koski endorsing Kay Carvajal! CM Koski said "I am excited to endorse Kay for Parks. A youth worker, union member, and community advocate.
Our shared values around supporting youth, expanding extracurricular activities, creating third spaces, and advancing workers' rights are what our district deserves. I look forward to her continued work in building a stronger and more inclusive”

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Kay Carvajal Moran @kayforparks.bsky.social · 4d

I’m honored to have received the endorsement of Council Member @emilykoskimpls.bsky.social! It was a pleasure to connect with her and lear from her collaborative approach to leadership.

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Kay Carvajal Moran @kayforparks.bsky.social · 5d

Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day! We started our morning in community and ceremony ❤️

We were at Bde Maka Ska! We are here and we are resilient. We are grateful to the land, water, and all life. We are grateful for our Native leaders and elders for your wisdom ✊🏽
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Omar Fateh @omarfatehmn.com · 5d

I’m so excited to have my Congresswoman and friend, @ilhanmn.bsky.social, on board with my candidacy for Mayor! She fights hard for the working people of Minneapolis. As Mayor, I’ll partner with leaders like her to build an affordable city that's accountable to us. secure.actblue.com/donate/fateh...

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Kay Carvajal Moran @kayforparks.bsky.social · 6d

Today our team held the final session of the Monarca Yoga fundraiser series🦋☀️🍁We are deeply grateful to our beautiful instructors Angelica and Kelly for creating a space for us to reconnect with ourselves and Mother Nature 🧘🏽‍♀️

Here are a few highlights of this past week 👇🏽

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taylr @taylordahlin.com · 7d

wishing a very happy birthday to jason chavez, who is such a fierce fighter for his community and a genuine, kind, funny person. welcome to your 30s. ward 9 and this city is so lucky to have you ❤️❤️❤️

@jchavezmpls.bsky.social

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Kay Carvajal Moran @kayforparks.bsky.social · 10d

It is with great joy to have the support of State Representative Samantha Sencer-Mura! I am excited to collaborate and to build together for our youth and families.

A graphic of Rep. Sencer-Mura endorsing Kay
"Kay will bring much needed energy and vision to the park board. I'm excited by her background in youth work and her passion for bringing youth voice to the table.
With her leadership, we can work together to make sure kids and families feel welcome and cared for by our parks system."

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Kay Carvajal Moran @kayforparks.bsky.social · 11d

It is with much pride to announce that I have received the endorsement of the Minneapolis Federation of Educators (MFE), Local 59! As a former student of the Minneapolis Public Schools, I am honored to have the support of our incredible educators.

A picture of Kay Carvajal Moran being endorsed by Minneapolis Federation of Educators Local 59.

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Ben Caswell @bencaswell.bsky.social · 12d

“tl:dr I would rank @kayforparks.bsky.social #1, Colton Baldus #2”

100% agree!!! ❤️

tl; dr I would rank Kay Carvajal Moran #1, Colton Baldus #2.

Over on the post about the At-Large race I provided a whole lot of backstory on the last four years of the Park Board, and I don't want to just C&P that whole thing over because there's a lot. For the people who don't want to click over, here's a minimalist "why I'm super annoyed with the current Park Board, and why I want candidates who will do different things" summary:

• Current Park Board turned down a free park in favor of keeping parking and pretended this was about fire safety.
• Current Park Board oversaw a strike and most of the board failed to intervene.

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Heather Cherone @heathercherone.bsky.social · 12d

Pritzker is also furious: “Should National Governors Association leadership choose to remain silent, Illinois will have no choice but to withdraw from the organization.”

Gov. JB Pritzker’s letter to the National Governors Association

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Naomi Kritzer @naomikritzer.bsky.social · 12d

Election 2025: Minneapolis Park Board, Ward 5.

naomikritzer.com/2025/10/06/e...

Election 2025: Minneapolis Park Board, District 5

Steffanie Musich is the incumbent and is running again. She was not endorsed at the City DFL convention, probably due to the walkout of all the Frey supporters in a failed attempt to break the quor…

naomikritzer.com

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Gillian Brockell @gbrockell.bsky.social · 12d

Claim: 10 cars rammed ICE
Truth: No cars rammed ICE

Claim: She boxed ICE in
Truth: ICE boxed her in

Claim: She shot a rifle at ICE
Truth: She did not have a rifle

Claim: ICE returned fire
Truth: Only ICE fired

Claim: She drove herself to the hospital
Truth: Paramedics found her

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 12d

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b-----' before shooting

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. A judge ordered Martinez and a co-defendant released pending trial.

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Kay Carvajal Moran @kayforparks.bsky.social · 16d

It is with much joy to announce that I have received the endorsement of AFSCME Council 5! This endorsement is significant to me, as they are my union representing me.

A picture of Kay Carvajal Moran being endorsed by AFSCME Council 5.

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Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 16d

Last week, I let you all know that our advance notice of sale for commercial properties ordinance passed to specifically help our Cultural Corridors, North Mpls, & areas near the University.

B/c it protects tenants & small biz owners over corporate greed, Mayor Frey vetoed this ordinance. 1/

A letter from Mayor Frey vetoing our ordinance.

October 1, 2025
Minneapolis City Council
350 South 5th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Council President Payne, Council Vice-President Chughtai, and Members of the City Council:
This letter is to inform you that I have vetoed Council Action No. 2025-043 and No. 2025-044.

I appreciate the author's attempt to address the need to diversify ownership of commercial spaces. It is our responsibility to do everything possible to rejuvenate commercial areas and business corridors and to help our city continue to rebound post-COVID-19. Unfortunately, this proposed ordinance would do the opposite. It would inhibit the very revitalization we want to see.

Requiring advance notice of sale for commercial properties creates unnecessary barriers for would-be buyers who want to revitalize vacant space, while offering no real benefit to commercial tenants, who already have options to choose from. Additionally, this proposal is harmful to residential taxpayers. At a time when commercial property valuations are declining, the ordinance would further devalue commercial space, leaving residents on the hook to cover the difference.

The ordinance would also create numerous conflicts with existing lease and operating agreements, mortgage restrictions, and purchase options— adding confusion to the marketplace and slowing down the revival we are working to achieve. Any potential upsides have not been supported by evidence.

An advance notice of sale does not inherently increase opportunities for purchase, because it does not expand tenants' ability to buy commercial property. It is unrealistic to expect a tenant who has difficulty paying rent to be in a position to purchase a building.
Rather than enacting policies that slow growth, we need to focus on practices that fill our vacant storefronts and create a healthy business environment.

Yours Truly,
layor Jacob Frey
City of Minneapolis

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Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 17d

They’re offering $50K signing bonuses and student debt relief for…

Teachers? No.

Nurses? No.

Fire fighters? Nope.

ICE agents. For f’ing ICE Agents.

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Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 17d

Join us tomorrow! Let’s keep a progressive city council and elect a new mayor.

Ward 1 is a key pathway for that.

Elliott Payne @elliottpayne.org · 17d

Tomorrow night at 5:30 we have a big door knock with @omarfatehmn.com @doronclark.bsky.social @robin4mpls.bsky.social & @jchavezmpls.bsky.social! Come join us to help turn out Ward 1 this November!

www.mobilize.us/neighborsfor...

Thursday: Door Knock w/ Elliott, Omar Fateh, Jason Chavez, & Robin Wonsley · Neighbors for Elliott Payne

Join us at CoCo Northeast to go knock doors and talk with our neighbors about the campaign. Door knocking is the most powerful way we can connect with our neighbors and share our campaign’s vision f...

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Robin for Ward 2 @robin4mpls.bsky.social · 17d

Today Mayor Frey vetoed the Commercial Advance Notice of Sale Ordinance. This policy was in response to concerns about displacement and gentrification. Unsurprisingly, Frey chose to maintain status quo rather than support a community-centered policy.

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