Reposted by Brandon Garcia
Disheartening to see federal agents take two neighbors on 29th & Pillsbury. Chemical irritants were used on observers by them.
MPD showed up on scene, created a pathway for these federal agents to kidnap our neighbors, and assisted with controlling the space. Disappointing and heartbreaking.
MPD showed up on scene, created a pathway for these federal agents to kidnap our neighbors, and assisted with controlling the space. Disappointing and heartbreaking.
December 15, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Disheartening to see federal agents take two neighbors on 29th & Pillsbury. Chemical irritants were used on observers by them.
MPD showed up on scene, created a pathway for these federal agents to kidnap our neighbors, and assisted with controlling the space. Disappointing and heartbreaking.
MPD showed up on scene, created a pathway for these federal agents to kidnap our neighbors, and assisted with controlling the space. Disappointing and heartbreaking.
Reposted by Brandon Garcia
To borrow a phrase from my boss, so much of what’s going on in our city is vile, racist, and disgusting.
But I’m grateful to be a part of this office and getting to see just how deeply CM Chavez cares about our communities and how much work he puts in to move us in the right direction.
But I’m grateful to be a part of this office and getting to see just how deeply CM Chavez cares about our communities and how much work he puts in to move us in the right direction.
December 12, 2025 at 8:19 PM
To borrow a phrase from my boss, so much of what’s going on in our city is vile, racist, and disgusting.
But I’m grateful to be a part of this office and getting to see just how deeply CM Chavez cares about our communities and how much work he puts in to move us in the right direction.
But I’m grateful to be a part of this office and getting to see just how deeply CM Chavez cares about our communities and how much work he puts in to move us in the right direction.
Reposted by Brandon Garcia
When Frey says that he's going to veto the humane encampment response ordinance while maintaining his administration's encampment policies, that is him telling us that he's okay with this sort of thing. Same goes for the CMs that voted against the ordinance.
December 12, 2025 at 7:23 PM
When Frey says that he's going to veto the humane encampment response ordinance while maintaining his administration's encampment policies, that is him telling us that he's okay with this sort of thing. Same goes for the CMs that voted against the ordinance.
Reposted by Brandon Garcia
Mayor Frey says he is already planning to veto this. A bare minimum policy.
This is in addition to his refusal to implement emergency housing vouchers & the expansion of stable homes stable schools earlier this year.
There’s no plan and no will to implement solutions that are funded.
This is in addition to his refusal to implement emergency housing vouchers & the expansion of stable homes stable schools earlier this year.
There’s no plan and no will to implement solutions that are funded.
The Minneapolis City Council approved new homeless encampment policies that will provide toilets, collect trash and allow more time before forcing out inhabitants, among other changes.
Minneapolis City Council OKs homeless encampment plan requiring bathrooms, fire extinguishers
Proponents call the ordinance more humane, but Mayor Jacob Frey opposes and might veto it.
bit.ly
December 12, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Mayor Frey says he is already planning to veto this. A bare minimum policy.
This is in addition to his refusal to implement emergency housing vouchers & the expansion of stable homes stable schools earlier this year.
There’s no plan and no will to implement solutions that are funded.
This is in addition to his refusal to implement emergency housing vouchers & the expansion of stable homes stable schools earlier this year.
There’s no plan and no will to implement solutions that are funded.
Reposted by Brandon Garcia
Abolish ICE. This is vile, racist, and disgusting.
A Somali man from Minneapolis says officers refused to view his I.D. and drove him to immigration court and ICE offices before releasing him.
Written by Katelyn Vue.
Written by Katelyn Vue.
U.S. citizen offered to show I.D. but was arrested by immigration officers in Cedar-Riverside
A Somali U.S. citizen, Mubashir, was arrested by federal immigration officers in Cedar-Riverside Tuesday during a mass enforcement.
sahanjournal.com
December 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Abolish ICE. This is vile, racist, and disgusting.
Reposted by Brandon Garcia
Hi everyone, I’m asking you all to be cautious and careful. There have been raids around our community today. It’s disheartening to see this behavior that is tearing families apart. 1/
December 7, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Hi everyone, I’m asking you all to be cautious and careful. There have been raids around our community today. It’s disheartening to see this behavior that is tearing families apart. 1/
Reposted by Brandon Garcia
I have a grand total of zero patience left for the top paid city staff in charge of community safety not being able to answer basic questions about crime trends and personnel allocations as we deliberate our budget.
Worth watching not just because it's fun. The Frey admin choosing to implement the budget priorities of their friends over their foes is not how the council's power of the purse is supposed to work.
December 5, 2025 at 8:40 PM
I have a grand total of zero patience left for the top paid city staff in charge of community safety not being able to answer basic questions about crime trends and personnel allocations as we deliberate our budget.
Reposted by Brandon Garcia
Additionally, CP @elliottpayne.org, CM Osman, and I are also bringing forward an additional staff position in the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs to provide community engagement and support for immigrant and refugee communities. 3/
December 5, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Additionally, CP @elliottpayne.org, CM Osman, and I are also bringing forward an additional staff position in the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs to provide community engagement and support for immigrant and refugee communities. 3/
Reposted by Brandon Garcia
Update from superintendent:
"MPRB will fully adhere to and follow Mayor Frey’s Executive Order 2025-02 dealing with Immigration and Customer Enforcement (ICE) presence in our city and prohibit any MPRB parking lot from being used to stage civil immigration enforcement operations."
"MPRB will fully adhere to and follow Mayor Frey’s Executive Order 2025-02 dealing with Immigration and Customer Enforcement (ICE) presence in our city and prohibit any MPRB parking lot from being used to stage civil immigration enforcement operations."
I've had a lot of people reach out about the presence of ICE on park board property. Unfortunately, they are legally allowed to be on our land because it is completely public. This is a gross abuse of the sanctity of our parks and can't be tolerated.
We will do all we can to keep these spaces safe.
We will do all we can to keep these spaces safe.
December 5, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Update from superintendent:
"MPRB will fully adhere to and follow Mayor Frey’s Executive Order 2025-02 dealing with Immigration and Customer Enforcement (ICE) presence in our city and prohibit any MPRB parking lot from being used to stage civil immigration enforcement operations."
"MPRB will fully adhere to and follow Mayor Frey’s Executive Order 2025-02 dealing with Immigration and Customer Enforcement (ICE) presence in our city and prohibit any MPRB parking lot from being used to stage civil immigration enforcement operations."
Reposted by Brandon Garcia
Watching SPPD today really shows that if we’re going to get through we need our leaders to have zero tolerance with our police on this shit. If you lack the morality that should make it abundantly clear that you shouldn’t be on the side of ICE in this moment then you’re gone immediately full stop.
November 26, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Watching SPPD today really shows that if we’re going to get through we need our leaders to have zero tolerance with our police on this shit. If you lack the morality that should make it abundantly clear that you shouldn’t be on the side of ICE in this moment then you’re gone immediately full stop.
Reposted by Brandon Garcia
I’m excited to announce I’ll be running to continue serving as President of the Minneapolis City Council.
November 18, 2025 at 3:01 PM
I’m excited to announce I’ll be running to continue serving as President of the Minneapolis City Council.
Reposted by Brandon Garcia
I’ll be the only publicly out LGBTQIA+ person on the Minneapolis City Council next year.
I need a congresswoman who unapologetically pro-LGBTQIA+ (@ilhanmn.bsky.social).
NOT this candidate below who will have you confused if they will vote with democrats or republicans.
I guess I’ll caucus now.
I need a congresswoman who unapologetically pro-LGBTQIA+ (@ilhanmn.bsky.social).
NOT this candidate below who will have you confused if they will vote with democrats or republicans.
I guess I’ll caucus now.
latonya reeves on "Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality and Transgender Rights" for her CD5 run
another stunning victory for ilhan omar!
another stunning victory for ilhan omar!
November 10, 2025 at 3:01 AM
I’ll be the only publicly out LGBTQIA+ person on the Minneapolis City Council next year.
I need a congresswoman who unapologetically pro-LGBTQIA+ (@ilhanmn.bsky.social).
NOT this candidate below who will have you confused if they will vote with democrats or republicans.
I guess I’ll caucus now.
I need a congresswoman who unapologetically pro-LGBTQIA+ (@ilhanmn.bsky.social).
NOT this candidate below who will have you confused if they will vote with democrats or republicans.
I guess I’ll caucus now.
Reposted by Brandon Garcia
It’s a big deal that @kayforparks.bsky.social, who is 24 years of age, won her race in District 5. She challenged the status quo and beat the sitting Vice-President of the Park Board. That is no small task. 1/
November 7, 2025 at 4:53 AM
It’s a big deal that @kayforparks.bsky.social, who is 24 years of age, won her race in District 5. She challenged the status quo and beat the sitting Vice-President of the Park Board. That is no small task. 1/
Reposted by Brandon Garcia
Thank you, Minneapolis!
While this wasn’t the outcome we wanted, I am incredibly grateful to every single person who supported our grassroots campaign.
I’ll keep fighting alongside you to build the city we deserve. Onward.
While this wasn’t the outcome we wanted, I am incredibly grateful to every single person who supported our grassroots campaign.
I’ll keep fighting alongside you to build the city we deserve. Onward.
November 5, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Thank you, Minneapolis!
While this wasn’t the outcome we wanted, I am incredibly grateful to every single person who supported our grassroots campaign.
I’ll keep fighting alongside you to build the city we deserve. Onward.
While this wasn’t the outcome we wanted, I am incredibly grateful to every single person who supported our grassroots campaign.
I’ll keep fighting alongside you to build the city we deserve. Onward.
Reposted by Brandon Garcia
Working on spreadsheet calculations to power my new Millard-o-meter™ that measures campaign futility per dollar spent. Millard set an all time Ward 10 fundraising record, almost triple Chughtai, and lost big anyway.
November 5, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Working on spreadsheet calculations to power my new Millard-o-meter™ that measures campaign futility per dollar spent. Millard set an all time Ward 10 fundraising record, almost triple Chughtai, and lost big anyway.
Reposted by Brandon Garcia
We’re having a great time at Parker Skyview knocking doors and driving folks to the polls!
Find your polling location and vote by 8 PM: pollfinder.sos.mn.gov
Find your polling location and vote by 8 PM: pollfinder.sos.mn.gov
November 4, 2025 at 7:44 PM
We’re having a great time at Parker Skyview knocking doors and driving folks to the polls!
Find your polling location and vote by 8 PM: pollfinder.sos.mn.gov
Find your polling location and vote by 8 PM: pollfinder.sos.mn.gov
Reposted by Brandon Garcia
I’m proud to have built such a broad coalition of support as the only DFL & Labor endorsed candidate in this race. I’m also honored to be supported by elected officials like @ilhanmn.bsky.social, @keithellison.bsky.social, & @doronclark.bsky.social
Make your plan to vote: www.elliottpayne.org/vote
Make your plan to vote: www.elliottpayne.org/vote
November 3, 2025 at 10:46 PM
I’m proud to have built such a broad coalition of support as the only DFL & Labor endorsed candidate in this race. I’m also honored to be supported by elected officials like @ilhanmn.bsky.social, @keithellison.bsky.social, & @doronclark.bsky.social
Make your plan to vote: www.elliottpayne.org/vote
Make your plan to vote: www.elliottpayne.org/vote
Reposted by Brandon Garcia
I’m asking everyone to vote for a new Mayor by Tuesday and rank all 3 of Omar Fateh, Dewayne Davis, and Jazz Hampton in whichever order you prefer. I’ve worked at City Hall for the last 4 years and from my personal experiences I believe the City desperately needs a new mayor.
Long thread 🧵
Long thread 🧵
November 3, 2025 at 3:26 PM
I’m asking everyone to vote for a new Mayor by Tuesday and rank all 3 of Omar Fateh, Dewayne Davis, and Jazz Hampton in whichever order you prefer. I’ve worked at City Hall for the last 4 years and from my personal experiences I believe the City desperately needs a new mayor.
Long thread 🧵
Long thread 🧵
Reposted by Brandon Garcia
You heard it here first — the divas are voting for Robin! To the queens, kings, and non-binary icons, get out and VOTE!💜 Rank Robin Wonsley as your FIRST choice for City Council!
November 2, 2025 at 11:15 PM
You heard it here first — the divas are voting for Robin! To the queens, kings, and non-binary icons, get out and VOTE!💜 Rank Robin Wonsley as your FIRST choice for City Council!
Reposted by Brandon Garcia
We had a great rally and door knock this morning with Congresswoman @ilhanmn.bsky.social!
Make your plan to vote by Tuesday: www.elliottpayne.org/vote
Make your plan to vote by Tuesday: www.elliottpayne.org/vote
November 2, 2025 at 8:12 PM
We had a great rally and door knock this morning with Congresswoman @ilhanmn.bsky.social!
Make your plan to vote by Tuesday: www.elliottpayne.org/vote
Make your plan to vote by Tuesday: www.elliottpayne.org/vote
Reposted by Brandon Garcia
It’s been the honor of lifetime to represent my neighbors in Ward 1 on the City Council. As President, I’ve led one of the most productive City Councils in the City’s history. I’m asking for your support to continue getting things done for Ward 1.
Vote by Tuesday 11/4: www.elliottpayne.org/vote
Vote by Tuesday 11/4: www.elliottpayne.org/vote
November 1, 2025 at 4:08 PM
It’s been the honor of lifetime to represent my neighbors in Ward 1 on the City Council. As President, I’ve led one of the most productive City Councils in the City’s history. I’m asking for your support to continue getting things done for Ward 1.
Vote by Tuesday 11/4: www.elliottpayne.org/vote
Vote by Tuesday 11/4: www.elliottpayne.org/vote
Reposted by Brandon Garcia
At a time when republicans are pushing to strip the rights of LGTBQIA+ people, immigrants, and communities of color, we have the Mayor’s allies asking those very same people to get him across the finish line. I’m calling on Mayor Frey to denounce this mailer.
taylordahlin.com/f/safer-henn...
taylordahlin.com/f/safer-henn...
Safer Hennepin PAC: Calls for Republicans to Vote for Jacob Frey
In addition to chairing the new PAC We Can Do Better Mpls, Lawrence Wright is also the treasurer for Safer Hennepin, a PAC first registered in 2019 under the name "Cannabis for Economic Growth," chair...
taylordahlin.com
October 31, 2025 at 1:47 AM
At a time when republicans are pushing to strip the rights of LGTBQIA+ people, immigrants, and communities of color, we have the Mayor’s allies asking those very same people to get him across the finish line. I’m calling on Mayor Frey to denounce this mailer.
taylordahlin.com/f/safer-henn...
taylordahlin.com/f/safer-henn...
Reposted by Brandon Garcia
Brian Strahan’s new “home” in Logan Park has a Michael Rainville sign in the front yard. Who knows, maybe he is still planning to vote from Ward 3 this election like he has since at least 2017.
October 30, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Brian Strahan’s new “home” in Logan Park has a Michael Rainville sign in the front yard. Who knows, maybe he is still planning to vote from Ward 3 this election like he has since at least 2017.
Reposted by Brandon Garcia
I’m honored to represent Ward 1 and I humbly ask for your support as I run for re-election. I’m proud to be the only DFL & Labor endorsed candidate in this race.
Make your plan to vote by November 4: www.elliottpayne.org/vote
Make your plan to vote by November 4: www.elliottpayne.org/vote
October 30, 2025 at 8:18 PM
I’m honored to represent Ward 1 and I humbly ask for your support as I run for re-election. I’m proud to be the only DFL & Labor endorsed candidate in this race.
Make your plan to vote by November 4: www.elliottpayne.org/vote
Make your plan to vote by November 4: www.elliottpayne.org/vote
Reposted by Brandon Garcia
It doesn’t have to be this way. There’s one person ultimately responsible for the Police in Minneapolis and that’s Jacob Frey. He has demonstrated very clearly that he is not willing to hold Police accountable.
www.startribune.com/mariah-samue...
www.startribune.com/mariah-samue...
Minneapolis woman’s killing exposes gaps in how police investigate domestic violence
In the aftermath of a brutal assault, department leaders failed to assign an investigator to Mariah Samuels’ case. That’s not uncommon.
www.startribune.com
October 30, 2025 at 3:34 PM
It doesn’t have to be this way. There’s one person ultimately responsible for the Police in Minneapolis and that’s Jacob Frey. He has demonstrated very clearly that he is not willing to hold Police accountable.
www.startribune.com/mariah-samue...
www.startribune.com/mariah-samue...