Josh Martin

If city personnel were to enforce federal immigration laws for the federal government, it would squander limited municipal resources, have deleterious effects on public safety, and have a chilling effect on immigrant populations' willingness to report crime and cooperate with the city's public safety efforts; Whereas, although the federal government has the legal authority to enforce immigration laws in the United States, in Minnesota, and in the city, the city will not act or operate its programs for the purpose of enforcing federal immigration laws. Additionally, it is the policy of the city to vigorously oppose any effort to require the use of city resources for the enforcement of federal immigration laws; Whereas, if there are ever violations of the City of Minneapolis Separation ordinance by the Minneapolis Police Department, there should be transparent accountability and discipline processes in place; Now Therefore Be It Resolved by The City Council of The City of Minneapolis: The City Council supports including language in the upcoming police contract or in an updated discipline matrix to establish consequences for police officers who violate any current or future separation ordinances. Be it Further Resolved that the City Council is requesting Mayor Frey and the Chief of Police to update the discipline matrix to include discipline for officers who violate the separation ordinance. Be It Further Resolved that the City Council requests that these violations be placed in Category D, which includes 160 - 300 hours of suspension, demotion, and Category E, which would be termination. Be It Further Resolved that the City Council opposes any use of so-called "less-lethal" weapons as crowd control against people in Minneapolis, and calls on the Mayor, the Police Chief, and any other person in a position of authority over law enforcement personnel to end the use of these weapons in Minneapolis.

The final vote of the term for City Council was a resolution against using less lethal weapons for crowd control and supporting discipline in the police contract or discipline matrix if police officers violate the separation ordinance. Palmisano, Jenkins, & Vetaw voted no (Rainville was absent)

‘MyPillow Guy’ and Trump supporter Mike Lindell says he’s running for Minnesota governor in 2026 Mike Lindell, the fervent supporter of President Donald Trump known to TV viewers as the “MyPillow Guy,” says he’s running for Minnesota governor in 2026.

Mike Lindell, the fervent supporter of President Donald Trump known to TV viewers as the “MyPillow Guy,” officially entered the race for Minnesota governor Thursday in hopes of winning the Republican nomination to challenge Democratic Gov. Tim Walz.

MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell launches campaign for Minnesota governor Lindell joins a field of about a dozen Republicans who are vying to face DFL Gov. Tim Walz.

MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell launched his campaign for Minnesota governor on Thursday, vowing to fix the state’s problems, run the government like a business and not back down from his debunked election fraud theories.

It’s official: Mike Lindell is running for governor. The GOP’s most recognizable election denier is stepping into a field already defined by extremism and loyalty to Trump over Minnesotans.

Minneapolis officials decry ICE arrest of Somali American citizen Videos show ICE arresting a 20-year-old man who local authorities say is a U.S. citizen.

Minneapolis leaders stood in silence as they watched footage of federal immigration agents slamming Mubashir, a Somali American, against a metal door and putting him in a chokehold in the snow.

He called us 'garbage.' Here is the Somali community I know. • Minnesota Reformer I am an American and a member of the Minnesota Somali community. President Donald Trump called me and my 221,000 fellow Somali Americans “garbage.” The secretary of defense, who is Minnesota born, eag...

"We are as American as apple pie and as Minnesotan as ranch dressing, and we have invested in our communities, our state and our nation," second-generation Somali-American organizer Faisa Ahmed writes in today's guest commentary:

Minneapolis nonprofit to close after audit found ‘high risk’ it misused federal funds Move Minneapolis lost funding after the Met Council questioned its finances amid an investigation of Jonathan Weinhagen, the former leader of its parent organization.

Move Minneapolis lost funding after the Met Council questioned its finances amid an investigation of Jonathan Weinhagen, the former leader of its parent organization.

Nisswa Mayor Jennifer Carnahan facing calls to resign amid controversy One council member asked for the mayor’s immediate resignation. Carnahan, the former chair of the Minnesota Republican Party, said she refuses.

Less than a year after Jennifer Carnahan took over as mayor of Nisswa, this tourist city in northern Minnesota is embroiled in controversy with at least one council member calling for her resignation.

Gov. Walz urges Noem to review Minnesota ICE arrests after reports of detained U.S. citizens • Minnesota Reformer Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday urged U.S. Secretary of Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem to review all recent arrests in Minnesota after reports that at least two U.S. citizens were detained this week in the...

Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday urged Secretary Kristi Noem to review all recent arrests in Minnesota after reports that at least two U.S. citizens were detained this week in the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign.

Pay raise for Jacob Frey now awaits ... Jacob Frey’s signature Minneapolis City Council members on Tuesday approved a raise for the mayor next year - and for themselves two years from now.

Minneapolis City Council members on Tuesday approved a $46,000 raise to the mayor's $141,000 salary next year — and for themselves two years from now.

Man admits using repugnant language in threats to kill Ilhan Omar, her children The postings came shortly after Omar said she was grappling with the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

A Florida man has admitted to making repugnant threats online to kill Minnesota U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar and her children.

Saint Paul: This past weekend we held our DFL convention for the 64A race where public school parent & powerhouse labor lawyer Meg Luger-Nikolai earned endorsement after five rounds of ballots.

Here’s her speech that shows exactly why she’d be effective on day one. Vote megfor64A.com on Dec.16th

I wouldn't make any assumptions about how the Republican gubernatorial primary will play out. I think there are several viable candidates.

I’m not defending anything. I’m working on transforming the institution. But it’s important to have an honest assessment of where different aspects of the institution are at right now instead of painting it all with the same brush, so efforts to transform it can be properly targeted.

Well that’s not the Minneapolis DFL now and it hasn’t been for sometime.

Minneapolis City Council approves 2026 budget, spares mayor’s office cuts The mayor has five days to decide whether to sign the spending plan, which will increase property taxes.

The Minneapolis City Council passed a budget that raises taxes to maintain staffing levels, invests in public bathrooms downtown and sidesteps a contentious proposal to slash the mayor’s staff.

Minneapolis City Council approves 2026 budget, spares mayor’s office cuts The mayor has five days to decide whether to sign the spending plan, which will increase property taxes.

As I told you, Strib hyped a motley amendment assemblage that was nobody’s actual plan. Actual result: (1) mayoral staff layoff, a media job crucial only to the occupant. Far more significant, but downplayed: stopping the mayor from unalloting approved programs. www.startribune.com/minneapolis-...

I’m excited to let community know that we approved a budget amendment that increases funding for immigration legal services to a total of $527,836 for next year. I was proud to author this with Council Member @robin4mpls.bsky.social. 1/

Community group wants St. Paul City Council to address police actions St. Paul City Council will meet Wednesday and discussion of the incident is not on the agenda.

A community group against police brutality wants the St. Paul City Council to address a recent federal operation in which St. Paul police fired less-lethal munitions into a crowd of protesters.

Special Election 2025, State House 64A “Where’s your gift guide?” It’s coming, I promise, but first and somewhat more urgently there is one more election this year. Saint Paul Mayor-Elect Kaohly Her was a State R…

Hey, I bet you thought I was done with election blogging for the year but NO. Here's my post about the special election in 64A which is happening in ONE WEEK. (The primary is in one week, but that's the real election.)

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2026 Budget Amendments

The 2026 Budget Amendments tracker is updated to include pretty much everything, may need to make a few updates after the last of the budget amendments (and some revisions to previous amendments) are added to LIMS.

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For more information on this meeting, visit https://lims.minneapolismn.govThe City of Minneapolis’ YouTube channel is the city’s primary means of sharing liv... December 9, 2025 Minneapolis City Council

Next steps…
The next meeting of the City Council is scheduled for Thursday, December 11 at 9:30 AM. This is the final council meeting of the council term.

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Recording: youtu.be/iA0vY0H4ooQ

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Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, by The City Council of The City of Minneapolis: 1. That the salary schedule for the Minneapolis Mayor for term commencing January 2, 2026, shall be increased by $46,000 and set to $187,000 for each year covered in the elective term. 2. The salary schedule for City Council Members for the term beginning January 5, 2026, shall remain at the current rate of $109,846 for each of the first two years (2026 and 2027). Beginning January 2028, and in each subsequent year of the term, the salary schedule for City Council Members shall be increased by the same cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) percentage received by the majority of collective bargaining units approved by the City Council in the preceding year for the following fiscal year, as calculated by the Human Resources Department. 3. That no further change shall be made in the salary paid to the Minneapolis Mayor or Minneapolis City Council Members for the term beginning in January 2026 beyond that...

Budget Committee recommended salaries for Mayor/Council Members for the next term. $46,000 raise for Mayor (to $187,000 per year). Cost of living increases for CMs in 2028-2029. Adopted by a vote of 11-1, with Council Member Jason Chavez (W9) voting no.

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AMENDMENT #15B Restoring Mayor’s Cuts to Civilian Investigators RESOLUTION By Wonsley, Cashman, Payne, Osman, and Chavez Urging the termination of the City’s contract with ZenCity Technologies US Inc and the implementation of any reductions to the Minneapolis Police Department Community Engagement and Outreach Bureau in the 2026 City Budget by ending the contract with ZenCity Technologies US Inc. Whereas, the City of Minneapolis authorized a contract with ZenCity Technologies US Inc, in the amount of $500,000, for a three-year term, starting on October 7, 2023 through October 6, 2026, for community perception surveying related to the Minneapolis Police Department. The contract is paid in quarterly installments, and the City can terminate the contract for any reason with 30 days’ notice; and Whereas, there is no evidence that the contract with ZenCity for community perception surveying has improved public safety in Minneapolis, nor is there evidence of any measurable outcomes for Minnea

The Budget Committee recommended adopting a resolution supporting ending the ZenCity community perception survey contract. Adopted by a vote of 11-1, with Council Member Linea Palmisano (W13) voting no.

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AMENDMENT #8A Community Connections Conference RESOLUTION By Chavez and Osman Expressing statements of position pertaining to the Community Connections Conference. Be It Resolved by The City Council of The City of Minneapolis: 1. That the City Council supports reinstating the Community Connections Conference in 2027. 2. Be It Further Resolved that the City Council understands that the Community Connections Conference is a free event that connects residents of Minneapolis, community groups, neighborhoods, and local government. 3. Be It Further Resolved that the City Council understands that the Community Connections Conference brings in people who are often underrepresented in local decision-making to: meet City leaders in a friendly, welcoming space; celebrate successes and connect; learn about new opportunities to get involved, and; gain new skills and resources. 4. Be It Further Resolved that the City Council understands that this event bring diverse communities together. In 2023, 94

The Budget Committee recommended adoption of a resolution and related legislative directive calling to bring back the Community Connections Conference. Adopted by a vote of 11-1, with Council Member Katie Cashman (W7) voting no.

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The council considered various resolutions recommended by the Budget Committee. The resolutions were adopted unanimously, except as otherwise noted below.

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The council unanimously adopted various resolutions relating to bonding and setting utility rates.

Capital Bonding Resolution Vote

Yes: Payne (W1), Wonsley (W2), Cashman (W7), Chavez (W9), Chughtai (W10), Koski (W11), Chowdhury (W12)

No: Rainville (W3), Vetaw (W4), Osman (W6), Jenkins (W8), Palmisano (W13)

Absent: Ellison (W5)

RESOLUTION By Chughtai Adopting the 2026-2031 Six-Year Capital Program and fixing the maximum amounts for 2026 to be expended by the various funds under the jurisdiction of the City Council. Resolved by The City Council of The City of Minneapolis: That the Six-Year Capital Program for 2026-2031 is hereby adopted, and that there be appropriated out of the monies of the City Treasury and revenues of the City applicable to specifically named funds and revenue sources the following maximum appropriation amounts for 2026 as detailed in the Capital Section of the 2026 Adopted Budget: Funds Department Department Name Amount 04100 9010937 Street Paving Capital 93,536,000 04100 9010938 Bridge Capital 81,770,000 04100 9010939 Sidewalk Capital 2,580,000 04100 9010943 Traffic Capital 14,735,000 Total Public Works Fund 04100 Capital Improvements 192,621,000 04100 8460100 Arts and Cultural Affairs 1,690,000 04100 9010923 Property Services Capital 23,362,000 Total City Fund 04100 Capital Improvements

The council adopted the 2026-2031 capital improvement program, as amended, by a vote of 7-5.

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The council unanimously adopted the 2026 city budget appropriations, as amended.

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