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Omar Fateh @omarfatehmn.com · 15m

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 · 49m

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 · 12h

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 · 12h

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 · 15h

🚪🚪✨ 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 · 15h

“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 · 15h

“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 · 15h

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!

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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 · 21h

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 · 22h

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 · 7d

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 · 23h

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 · 23h

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 · 23h

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 · 23h

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 · 23h

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/

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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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Wedge LIVE!™ @wedge.live · 1d

Sorry, the Downtown Council is just a glorified PAC now.

“Going out and doing festivals is not one of those areas we need to improve,” he said. “Where we do need to improve is safety and advocacy. Where we do need to improve is our long-range plan and making it happen to make Minneapolis the best city that it could possibly be.”

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marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 1d

“We went out to Denver as a group, and some representatives from Hennepin County came and we learned about the Denver model, which was to have an intense effort around those investigations.”

HCAO did go and we were excited about the Denver model. Minneapolis didn’t implement it.

Mayor Melvin Carter @mayorcarter.bsky.social · 1d

We treat every non-fatal shooting in Saint Paul with the same urgency as a homicide. We’re solving more cases, cutting crime by double digits, and producing a record-low homicide rate—proving this action-driven approach creates safer outcomes.

St. Paul solved more crimes, had drastically fewer homicides in 2025

A remarkable shift is under way in St. Paul. The city is on track for a 70 percent drop in homicides by the end of 2025. And they’re solving more than 70 percent of crimes.

www.mprnews.org

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Stacey Burns @wentrogue.bsky.social · 1d

Join @jasonmcgrath.bsky.social and me in co-hosting this Friday — Jason Chavez is doing SO MUCH to increase voter participation in Ward 9, a very progressive ward with traditionally low voter turnout.

The entire city benefits from his hard work, both at the council and in this critical election!

Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 7d

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...

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Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 1d

We’re releasing our first set of co-hosts tomorrow! Help us reach our campaign goal ❤️

Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 7d

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...

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Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 1d

This was the vibe at the Indigenous Peoples’ Day Powwow!

@omarfatehmn.com got tons of love and support. Getting stopped every second.

And cars just kept honking at him and saying hello as he was leaving.

Something special is happening in Minneapolis.

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Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 1d

It’s been a great day on the doors in the the Corcoran neighborhood!

Jason taking a photo with campaign literature

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taylr @taylordahlin.com · 1d

sorry, kids, adam duininck killed holidazzle, it costs too much money to put on! don't look at the downtown council giving we love mpls $35,000 in may 2025

taylr @taylordahlin.com · 1d

can't wait for holidazzle by the uptown association, sponsored by small business the UPS store in uptown

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Minneapolis Downtown Council pulls plug on Holidazzle and Aquatennial, seeks new organizer

After years of inconsistent funding, the business group is hoping others will continue or reimagine the city’s signature events as the area keeps working on its post-pandemic rebound.

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

Join us for a Kay for Parks Meet & Greet co-hosted by CM @aurinmpls.bsky.social and CM @jchavezmpls.bsky.social at 10am on October 19 at Arya Cafe (4605 Minnehaha Ave). With 22 days left until the election, I am excited to continue to engage with community members on my vision for the Park Board!

A flyer of a Meet & Greet for Kay for Parks co-hosted by CM Aurin Chowdhury and CM Jason Chavez. It will take place at Arya Cafe 4605 Minnehaha Ave this Sunday Oct 19th from 10:00am -12:00pm.

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Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 1d

The Ward 9 race is clear. The differences are stark. MPD should not respond to mental health calls, we shouldn’t hand out contracts to people who’ve threatened council members and lobbed homophobic and sexist remarks, and we need leaders who unequivocally support banning weapons of war.

Sahan Journal @sahanjournal.bsky.social · 1d

Meet the candidates running for Minneapolis City Council.

By Cynthia Tu and Joey Peters

2025 Minneapolis City Council election: See where the candidates stand on homelessness, immigration and more

Meet some of the candidates running for the Minneapolis City Council. All 13 wards are up for election. Three council members aren’t running for reelection.

sahanjournal.com

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Omar Fateh @omarfatehmn.com · 1d

“Minneapolis deserves new, bold leadership that meets this pivotal moment. Our city deserves a champion for working people. That’s why I can’t wait to cast my ballot for my friend, Omar Fateh, as my first choice for Mayor.” - @repilhan.bsky.social
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Photo of Ilhan Omar endorsing Omar Fateh, with a quote saying "Minneapolis deserves new, bold leadership that meets this pivotal moment. Our city deserves a champion for working people. That's why I can't wait to cast my ballot for my friend and colleague, Omar Fateh, as my first choice for Mayor."

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Ilhan Omar @ilhanmn.bsky.social · 1d

Minneapolis deserves a champion for working people.

This is our opportunity to build a city where every single resident can thrive. I can’t wait to cast my ballot for my friend and colleague, Omar Fateh, as my first choice for mayor by November 4th, and I hope you will join me.

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