There’s been a notable increase in ICE activity the last few weeks. Today there were confirmed ICE vehicles in Columbia Heights that had been seen at the exact same spot a week earlier. There were also confirmed ICE vehicles in Marcy Holmes on Monday.
11 City Council members sent a letter to the Charter Commission ahead of their meeting where they will consider moving forward with significant changes to the appointment process for city department heads. We can’t support taking away council approval & public input in the appointment process.
Still here at 56 Brewing until 4 PM today! It’s been great seeing so many neighbors out here supporting 56 on this beautiful Saturday.
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Mara Abolish I.C.E.
School carnival season is here!
On Friday June 5, both Pratt and Pillsbury host their end of year parties. Plus, Pillsbury parents are planning a cleanup Tue June 2 3-8:00 PM.
See you there!
6/2 3-8:00 PM: Windom Park clean-up.
6/5 4:30-7:30 PM: Pratt Ice Cream Social and Pillsbury Summer Fest
The Minneapolis Police Department is $23 Million Over Budget. How much is due to “double dipping” by Police Officers (who are basically committing fraud). Mayor Frey isn’t providing the oversight or leadership to prevent fraud in our city. A deep investigation is needed.
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Wow! Thoughtful piece on gun reform. Worth a read, consideration, and strategic action. Our children often show us a true path.
I think the City Council should ask Mayor Frey and MPD for examples of attempts to decrease spending and to actually “manage” the spending of MPD. Right now it just looks like there are no money constraints within the MPD. Are any spending requests ever turned down?
Senator Clark not only advocates for laws to curtail ICE’s illegal tactics, he also has been out there patrolling frequently during the surge. Thanks for all your efforts for our community!
Here’s what I want to know- on average per month how many policy solutions are proposed by the City Council Progressives versus the Council Moderates versus the Mayor. I believe the Progressives are vastly ahead in working on solutions that improve the lives of people in Mpls.
