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

Huge thank you to our amazing volunteers for hitting the doors and connecting with our neighbors about the upcoming election! 🗳️ 🦋 🚪✨
 It was incredible meeting so many friendly faces. Also, we are excited to share we were endorsed by our furry friend! 🐾

A picture of our beautiful team before door knocking.

A picture of our furry friend endorsing Kay for Parks.

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Wedge LIVE!™ @wedge.live · 7h

Remember, we're supposed to trust a mayor, who can't hold himself to data practices lessons they teach you about being a public official on your first day at city hall, to hold himself and his police department to the federal consent decree. No court supervision required.

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Wedge LIVE!™ @wedge.live · 7h

If you're not a local politics watcher, you have to remember to read headlines involving the city attorney's office as: "Mayor does X. People who work for mayor say, actually everything is fine."

Political group accuses Frey of improperly deleting texts. Some advocates and media lawyers agree.
The Minneapolis city attorney’s office says Mayor Jacob Frey is in compliance with the state transparency laws.

In executive order, Mayor Frey directs Minneapolis to implement police reforms canceled by Trump DOJ
City Council members are pursuing a separate plan to fold the federal agreement into a state settlement; the city attorney says they don’t have the power.

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Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 6h

The Mayor and City Council both have the ability to get a city phone.

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Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 8h

It’s time to hit the doors!

Jason, Andrea, Ben and Larry taking a photo before knocking

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David Brauer @dbrauer.net · 8h

Minneapolis city attorney‘s client ain’t us in the city

elliot hughes @elliotshughes.bsky.social · 9h

“The contortions they appear to be prepared to go through to circumvent the spirit of the (law’s) presumption of openness are astounding,” Jane Kirtley, professor of law and media ethics at the University of Minnesota, said.

Political group accuses Frey of improperly deleting texts. Some advocates and media lawyers agree.

The Minneapolis city attorney’s office says Mayor Jacob Frey is in compliance with the state transparency laws.

www.startribune.com

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Aurin Chowdhury MPLS City Council Member W12 @aurinmpls.bsky.social · 12h

Join me TODAY at ‘Chili for Chowdhury’!🌶️

I'm excited to share soups / chilis made with love by our favorite Ward 12 restaurants & neighbors.

See you at Team Aurin's campaign office tonight, 6:30-8pm.

RSVP & chip in $25+ to get my favorite soup recipe:
secure.actblue.com/donate/chiliforchowdhury

Join us TODAY at Chili for Chowdhury!
A soup-themed fundraiser for the only DFL endorsed candidate for Minneapolis City Council Ward 12

Wednesday, October 15th from 6:30-8:00pm

Team Aurin’s campaign office: 4024 E. 46th Street

Chip in: secure.actblue.com/donate/chiliforchowdhury

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Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 14h

Listen to my friend CM @aurinmpls.bsky.social and join us at my 30th birthday fundraiser this Friday at Arbeiter Brewing at 6PM (3038 Minnehaha Ave S).

Please donate here: secure.actblue.com/donate/chave...

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Kay Carvajal Moran @kayforparks.bsky.social · 17h

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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Robert Haider @roberthaider.bsky.social · 1d

The way that Taylor has been out-reporting the Strib is both a massive credit to Taylor and an embarrassment to the state’s largest media outlet. The levels of completeness and factuality in Taylor’s reporting is truly impressive.

It would be nice if the editors at the Strib were paying attention.

taylr @taylordahlin.com · 1d

mid september was not the first time they campaigned together. they’ve been doing this for months at public events as a unified front saying rank all 3 of us bsky.app/profile/tayl...

taylr @taylordahlin.com · Jul 18

ranked choice voting question from aurin chowdhury, asks each candidate say what they admire in each other and why the other 2 should be on our ballots too, starting with dewayne davis on jazz hampton and omar fateh @dewayneforminneapolis.com

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Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 17h

After the Mayor vetoed the Labor Standards Board, he had a letter read out loud in our council chambers where he said he would bring a proposal forward together in January 2025 with a unified vision and that the work “doesn’t end here."

It’s October. He didn’t. He lied again.

Omar Fateh @omarfatehmn.com · 18h

Minneapolis is a union town! Workers deserve a living wage and an affordable home. Mayor Frey turned his back on workers when he vetoed the Labor Standards Board and proposed gutting co-enforcement. As Mayor, I'll champion workers, and ensure our workforce can stay in Minneapolis.

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Omar Fateh @omarfatehmn.com · 18h

Minneapolis is a union town! Workers deserve a living wage and an affordable home. Mayor Frey turned his back on workers when he vetoed the Labor Standards Board and proposed gutting co-enforcement. As Mayor, I'll champion workers, and ensure our workforce can stay in Minneapolis.

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Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 18h

We are pounding the pavement hard in Ward 9. Can you sign up for a couple shifts? We're not leaving anything on the table.

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Ward 9 October Door-Knock Schedule Sign Up

Join Team Jason for our doorknocking events! We are knocking every Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday, as well as various additional times to be announced. All are welcome to join, no previous experience...

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Wedge LIVE!™ @wedge.live · 1d

Wonsley hammers challenger in closing statement: Shelley Madore gets 29% of campaign donations from Republicans.

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Liam Davis Temple @liam2manynames.bsky.social · 1d

Just had to drop off an Elliott sign at this location because signs were again stolen from the same place where this hateful graffiti was posted.

Order an Elliott sign to show this shit is not welcome in Ward 1: www.elliottpayne.org/yard-sign-re...

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Kay Carvajal Moran @kayforparks.bsky.social · 1d

🚪🚪✨ Exciting news, we are adding one more doorknock this week!

Kay for Parks is teaming up with @omarfatehmn.com , @michaelforparks.bsky.social, and @olsenforparks.bsky.social Park Board At-Large, for a special doorknock in Ward 11!

🗓 Thursday, October 16th 🕠 5:30 PM

A graphic of Joint door knock with Kay for Parks, Omar Fateh, Tom Olsen, and Michael Wilson!

Save the date Thurs Octubre 16th at 5:30pm Please RSVP using the link in thread for location.

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Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 1d

“Frey told reporters earlier this month, urging the council to also come through with long-term funding.”

Why didn’t he propose a solution in his proposed budget?? Someone is feeling the heat for doing ads instead of finding a solution.

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Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 1d

“Even under the mayor's rescue plan, the program would still only serve around 10% of MPS' housing-insecure families, and only in the elementary grades.”

^^^ We need a mayor who will work to serve more families.

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Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 1d

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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Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 1d

The Mayor and his administration.

The city council funded it. This is why it’s frustrating to hear that people are “service resistant” or that people “refuse services” when the city isn’t doing everything it can.

We need a mayor who at a minimum will try. 🤷🤷🤷🤷🤷🤷

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Jessica Intermill @jintermill.bsky.social · 1d

Jason shows up for his constituents and the whole city in so many ways. It's an honor to support a leader who brings his whole authentic self to the job - join me!

Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 8d

I’m turning 30! My campaign is hosting my Birthday Party/Fundraiser on Friday, October 17 at 6PM. We’ll be at Arbeiter Brewing Company (3038 Minnehaha Ave).

We’re looking for co-hosts who can contribute $100. This will help us send out a mailers to our residents.

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

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

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17TH | 6:00PM
Arbeiter Brewing Company
3038 Minnehaha Ave
Become a co-host!

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Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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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Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 1d

We need a Mayor who will address homelessness seriously. Someone who will address fiscal cliffs and won’t pit vulnerable communities against one another because he doesn’t care about our unhoused neighbors. 2/

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Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 1d

Instead of working to solve a budget crisis in partnership, Mayor Frey aired ads about a program he knows is at risk and could destabilize families who depend on the city’s support for housing. 1/

www.axios.com/local/twin-c...

Minneapolis' model anti-homelessness program faces "fiscal cliff"

Mayor Jacob Frey has a plan to prop up Stable Homes Stable Schools — but it would cancel another anti-homelessness effort.

www.axios.com

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