Robert Haider

What a cool version of democracy we have.

This very well could be widely known, but I only learned it when I started working for the City.

Public Works is one of roughly 25 city departments (four percent) but employs roughly one in four of all city employees (25 percent).

I’m legitimately interested to see how the election results inform the commission’s decision on this. I have my hunches.

Question at the Ward 9 forum: How will you support the indigenous community?
Dan Orban: I find the Native community to be fun.
Jason Chavez: Land Back!

Say what you will about Ken Martin, but in my experience he went out of his way to stay neutral, and he earned a lot of credibility from that. Carlbom and his DFL couldn’t be any further from that approach. Doesn’t seem great.

IIRC, she had to “look into this more” before she could support it.

The thing about the mayor’s core base of support being suburbanite/out-of-state property owners and landlords is that they don’t vote here.

Betraying local entrepreneurs and small biz owners and their workers with a veto one month before Election Day… boy, I don’t know.

There are so many possibilities for safer, better lives when a city has a strong leader with vision and courage to try. Minneapolis . . . does not have that. But we can in just over a month.

While Trump's DOJ sues us over our separation ordinance and an ICE official emails the Chief thanking him for his cooperation, @jchavezmpls.bsky.social, @aurinmpls.bsky.social, and @aishaforward10.com are doing the work to make our separation ordinance even stronger to protect immigrant neighbors.

For 7 years, Mayor Frey has lied. He lied about no-knock warrants and Amir Locke died. He lied and said there were only 27 unhoused people in the city—facts prove him wrong. He even vetoed the Uber/Lyft wage bill after vowing to support it. Minneapolis needs a leader, not a liar.

In my time working for the Council, a lot of things have surprised me about how city government operates. None more so than the fact that Council allocates millions of programmatic dollars, and the mayor just chooses to not spend those dollars to implement those programs. It’s wild!

A photo of the Minneapolis Cultural Districts; Central Ave, Lowry Ave North, West Broadway, Cedar Ave, Franklin Ave, East Lake Street and 38th Street.

Our Commercial Property Sale ordinance passed at yesterday’s council meeting!

My office had been hearing from businesses, tenants, and residents about the need to address gentrification, ownership opportunities and transparency when it comes to the sale of commercial properties. 1/

A bicyclist’s DIY project brings light to darkened Midtown Greenway - MinnPost Alex Tsatoulis grew frustrated with lack of lighting along the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis, so he grabbed some lights and a ladder.

I wrote about one man's quest to not have to ride in pitch black darkness through South Minneapolis. Modern day Don Quixote here, except the windmills are lampposts stripped of copper. www.minnpost.com/cityscape/20...

Thanks for the flag! Will reach out to staff straight away.

White sticker with “WEAK MAYOR” and “WEAKMAYOR.COM” in black and green font on a yellow beg button post.

Seeing more and more of these on my commute.

Hmm, maybe! The timeline on the County's project website shows that they will seek layout approval from gov't agencies in fall 2025; and Public Works told Council they're bringing forward for approval this fall, so it's been my understanding they do need it. I have a couple emails out to confirm.

I'm glad to see both the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committees recommend that Council withhold municipal consent until the design restores dedicated, separated spaces for bikes/peds.

BAC resolution: lims.minneapolismn.gov/download/Age...
PAC resolution: lims.minneapolismn.gov/download/Age...

Here’s some information on the MMU, which has been operational for about a month. It was paid for with about $1 million in national opioid settlement dollars. (Thank you, Attorney General Ellison, for your work on that!)

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The Mobile Medical Unit is an incredible resource for the City. After the administration told CMs yesterday that there are no plans to deploy the MMU to the area, it’s worth noting this passage from Mayor Frey’s press release after the shooting.

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And yet, they have no plans to bring the Mobile Medical Unit, which could actually help residents, to the area. bsky.app/profile/jcha...

Ward 9 Update - September 18, 2025

"Evictions and fences are not strategies. They are not solutions. They ignore the humanity and needs of unhoused residents. Trying the same short-term tactics over and over and expecting different results shows just how unprepared City leadership is..."

We were there tonight with our two year old and when all the other electeds and candidates were speaking, the kid was just running around being a two year old. But when Davis was speaking, the kid was locked in and paying close attention. It was pretty remarkable.

We have seen a pattern under this administration when it comes to helping our unhoused neighbors. An encampment is formed, violence occurs, the encampment is removed, and the unhoused residents move to another location due to the fact there are insufficient shelter beds available. This is not a solution and it’s not sustainable. Here’s what needs to happen: A commitment by the Mayor to work with the City Council to help establish a Navigation Center, which is a government-sponsored center with both social services and beds meant to address unsheltered homelessness. An immediate deployment and consistent presence of violence interrupters to locations that have been rocked by gun violence. An immediate deployment of the Medical Mobile Unit to areas where displaced unhoused residents are located. A pathway to establish a South Minneapolis tiny home village with a Housing First approach. Collaboration with Hennepin County to help fund shelters, which are facing a major fiscal cliff. Service providers, mutual aid volunteers, and neighbors regularly report that after calling the County’s shelter hotline, they learn that there are few, if any, shelter beds available.

Prioritizing the Affordable Housing Trust Fund for 30% AMI housing stock. Pass an ordinance that would enact regulations on components, possession, storage, and use of firearms that would go into effect immediately if the state legislature enacts a statute that gives cities local authority to enact gun control legislation. Adequately fund the Next Step Program, which provides immediate bedside support for victims of violence, like shootings and stabbings. Expand gun violence survivor services and fund a “Gun Violence Resiliency Needs Assessment” to identify gaps in service and develop strategies to address and prevent gun violence.

statement from councilmember jason chavez with concrete steps on what needs to happen to deal with the issues of homelessness and gun violence in minneapolis

@jchavezmpls.bsky.social

Ward 9 Update - September 12, 2025

Ward 9 Update for September 12, 2025.

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i have not seen the star tribune's food writers go after a single union buster, wage thief, or bad boss in the industry, regardless of gender!!!

Based on who his allies are, I suppose it’s not surprising. But the pattern is clear that Richard Carlbom’s version of the DFL has zero interest in growing as a party or welcoming new people into it, despite what he says in a speech.

Solidarity with the trans and NB communities.

I’m proud to represent Robin Wonsley and Michael Wilson as they stick up for their rights and the rights of voters. They spend their time fighting for the people of Minneapolis, and it’s my honor to fight for them.

And this is a message to the landlord donor class: mind yourselves, were watching.

Being a strong mayor sounds like it rules. Everything bad is either the fault of council or your department staff.

But seriously, Deena is absolutely crushing it on the pro-Frey PR lately. So happy for her.

City Council president says decision is 'extremely short-sighted' 4:28 p.m. - Minneapolis City Council President Elliott Payne, who supports Omar Fateh for mayor, called the news "deeply troubling" and said it will have "reverberations beyond the city election this year." "When the donors don't get the outcome that they want through the party process, they go to a super party process outside of the norm to try to reverse the decision of the delegates," Payne said. "It's an extremely short-sighted thing to do, not just tactically but philosophically," he added. "It basically is turning their backs on the entire concept of this being an inclusive party that is multi generational, multiracial and based on values. Apparently, it's based on money, and you can just buy the outcome you want." - Susan Du

"When the donors don't get the outcome that they want through the party process, they go to a super party process outside of the norm to try to reverse the decision of the delegates," Payne said. "It's an extremely short-sighted thing to do, not just tactically but philosophically," he added.

When I was crossing the street downtown today, a guy turned right on red and almost hit me. I held out my arms like “what the hell, man?” He flipped me off and laughed at me.