Robin for Ward 2
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Robin Wonsley is a Black Independent Socialist—proudly serving Minneapolis Ward 2. This is a campaign account. Views expressed are the campaign's, not City of Mpls.
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Mayor Frey resisted our $1 million rental assistance funding to the very end. Now he’s claiming credit.
But we’re not fooled. “Pause Evictions, Save Lives” is up next to give residents more time to connect with rental assistance before facing eviction. Tell your Council Member to vote "yes"!
But we’re not fooled. “Pause Evictions, Save Lives” is up next to give residents more time to connect with rental assistance before facing eviction. Tell your Council Member to vote "yes"!
February 16, 2026 at 8:31 AM
Mayor Frey resisted our $1 million rental assistance funding to the very end. Now he’s claiming credit.
But we’re not fooled. “Pause Evictions, Save Lives” is up next to give residents more time to connect with rental assistance before facing eviction. Tell your Council Member to vote "yes"!
But we’re not fooled. “Pause Evictions, Save Lives” is up next to give residents more time to connect with rental assistance before facing eviction. Tell your Council Member to vote "yes"!
Happy Black History Month! I was honored to participate in the annual Council Black History Month Breakfast and Honorary Resolution Celebration along with many of my colleagues, and to uplift some of the incredible Black leaders who help shape Ward 2 and the city.
February 15, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Happy Black History Month! I was honored to participate in the annual Council Black History Month Breakfast and Honorary Resolution Celebration along with many of my colleagues, and to uplift some of the incredible Black leaders who help shape Ward 2 and the city.
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On Tuesday, the Minneapolis City Council will be voting on a resolution urging Congress to adopt the Abolish ICE Act and Melt ICE Act.
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February 15, 2026 at 1:14 AM
On Tuesday, the Minneapolis City Council will be voting on a resolution urging Congress to adopt the Abolish ICE Act and Melt ICE Act.
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To commentate Valentine’s Day, community members and Recovery Bike Shop help put hearts along central at spots where our community members were taken. In the last 3 months at least 38 people have been taken around central Ave.
February 14, 2026 at 11:25 PM
To commentate Valentine’s Day, community members and Recovery Bike Shop help put hearts along central at spots where our community members were taken. In the last 3 months at least 38 people have been taken around central Ave.
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The numbers do speak for themselves. In fact, our neighbors know this because they feel it on the ground. They expect us to do more.
How about you stop telling us behind closed doors that we shouldn’t fund immigrant legal assistance, rental assistance, or support for our small businesses!
How about you stop telling us behind closed doors that we shouldn’t fund immigrant legal assistance, rental assistance, or support for our small businesses!
Big numbers. Big impact. The numbers speak for themselves when it comes to the effects of Operation Metro Surge. What can you do? Support businesses. Donate. Volunteer for a grocery run. As Assistant Chief Gaiters said today, we're Minneapolis Strong.
February 13, 2026 at 11:14 PM
The numbers do speak for themselves. In fact, our neighbors know this because they feel it on the ground. They expect us to do more.
How about you stop telling us behind closed doors that we shouldn’t fund immigrant legal assistance, rental assistance, or support for our small businesses!
How about you stop telling us behind closed doors that we shouldn’t fund immigrant legal assistance, rental assistance, or support for our small businesses!
Trump’s administration announced they will be drawing down and soon ending Operation Metro Surge. To be clear, this win was made possible because WE showed up—Minnesota residents organized, protested, and refused to be silent in the face of terror in our communities.
February 13, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Trump’s administration announced they will be drawing down and soon ending Operation Metro Surge. To be clear, this win was made possible because WE showed up—Minnesota residents organized, protested, and refused to be silent in the face of terror in our communities.
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There has been no draw down today. ICE snatched someone off Central Ave out of his car because he looked Latino before then letting him go a couple hours later. They were stopping people in Blaine on highway 65, they were all around Fridley, and were in the parking lot of the St Anthony liquor store
February 12, 2026 at 11:53 PM
There has been no draw down today. ICE snatched someone off Central Ave out of his car because he looked Latino before then letting him go a couple hours later. They were stopping people in Blaine on highway 65, they were all around Fridley, and were in the parking lot of the St Anthony liquor store
Council Member Robin Wonsley, who represents Ward 2 and is backed by the Democratic Socialists of America, told Truthout: “Residents also need immediate protection from ICE, which is why the City Council is calling on Gov. Walz to implement an eviction moratorium now."
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As ICE Terror Forces People Inside, Calls Grow for Eviction Moratorium in MN
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz upheld an eviction moratorium during the pandemic. Why won’t he issue one now?
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February 13, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Council Member Robin Wonsley, who represents Ward 2 and is backed by the Democratic Socialists of America, told Truthout: “Residents also need immediate protection from ICE, which is why the City Council is calling on Gov. Walz to implement an eviction moratorium now."
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I am still asking the community to remain cautious and vigilant until we can confirm what this truly means. They said they are not backing down from mass deportation but will be ending the operation in Minnesota soon. 5/
February 12, 2026 at 3:10 PM
I am still asking the community to remain cautious and vigilant until we can confirm what this truly means. They said they are not backing down from mass deportation but will be ending the operation in Minnesota soon. 5/
“Eviction filings in Minnesota have been higher than normal for several months, and housing advocates fear it will only get worse this spring due to the immigration crackdown in the state.”
February 12, 2026 at 1:01 AM
“Eviction filings in Minnesota have been higher than normal for several months, and housing advocates fear it will only get worse this spring due to the immigration crackdown in the state.”
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“The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office said it was not involved in Thursday’s arrests, nor in a similar incident at the building last week.”
Sheriffs were literally on scene pushing people out of the way to let these goons rush this kid outside. Just own your decision to collaborate.
Sheriffs were literally on scene pushing people out of the way to let these goons rush this kid outside. Just own your decision to collaborate.
A man facing felony drug charges was taken into custody by ICE while he was at the Hennepin County Government Center.
Hennepin County attorney criticizes ICE courthouse arrests, warns of impact on court participation
A man facing felony drug charges was taken into custody by ICE while he was at the Hennepin County Government Center.
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February 11, 2026 at 4:21 AM
“The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office said it was not involved in Thursday’s arrests, nor in a similar incident at the building last week.”
Sheriffs were literally on scene pushing people out of the way to let these goons rush this kid outside. Just own your decision to collaborate.
Sheriffs were literally on scene pushing people out of the way to let these goons rush this kid outside. Just own your decision to collaborate.
“This is not something that we will GoFundMe our way out of,” said Minneapolis Council member Robin Wonsley.
The outpouring of support to help our neighbors pay their rent and put food on the table these last ten weeks has been awe-inspiring. But we shouldn't be forced to do this alone.
The outpouring of support to help our neighbors pay their rent and put food on the table these last ten weeks has been awe-inspiring. But we shouldn't be forced to do this alone.
Minnesotans’ moonshot to cover rent for their immigrant neighbors - MinnPost
The need for emergency assistance for rent is bigger than a GoFundMe, but that’s not stopping residents from trying.
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February 11, 2026 at 2:30 PM
“This is not something that we will GoFundMe our way out of,” said Minneapolis Council member Robin Wonsley.
The outpouring of support to help our neighbors pay their rent and put food on the table these last ten weeks has been awe-inspiring. But we shouldn't be forced to do this alone.
The outpouring of support to help our neighbors pay their rent and put food on the table these last ten weeks has been awe-inspiring. But we shouldn't be forced to do this alone.
Governor Walz finally speaks! Unfortunately, he gave us nothing.
The governor says that to enact an eviction moratorium, he needs to declare a peacetime emergency. Okay? So do it.
The governor says that to enact an eviction moratorium, he needs to declare a peacetime emergency. Okay? So do it.
February 11, 2026 at 3:12 AM
Governor Walz finally speaks! Unfortunately, he gave us nothing.
The governor says that to enact an eviction moratorium, he needs to declare a peacetime emergency. Okay? So do it.
The governor says that to enact an eviction moratorium, he needs to declare a peacetime emergency. Okay? So do it.
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I’m excited to announce that my colleagues and I are proposing a $5 million program meant to support small businesses impacted by “Operation Metro Surge” in Minneapolis. 1/
February 10, 2026 at 6:05 PM
I’m excited to announce that my colleagues and I are proposing a $5 million program meant to support small businesses impacted by “Operation Metro Surge” in Minneapolis. 1/
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Axios reports @governorwalz.mn.gov won’t call an eviction moratorium because it is “legally fraught” yet the definition sure sounds like one. www.mprnews.org/story/2023/0...
![What is a peacetime emergency?
In Minnesota, a peacetime emergency is an executive order that can be called when cities and counties don't have the adequate resources to address an emergency, defined as "an act of nature, a technological failure or malfunction, a terrorist incident, an industrial accident, a hazardous materials accident or a civil disturbance [that] endangers life and property."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2yhglxsi2owchryafic2gmr3/bafkreicfdeipsblnzb3oxnfnqh45fkzjo5p2s32ar3oqtgpnc46chd2ff4@jpeg)
February 9, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Axios reports @governorwalz.mn.gov won’t call an eviction moratorium because it is “legally fraught” yet the definition sure sounds like one. www.mprnews.org/story/2023/0...
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When your elected officials tell you this issue can only be addressed by the federal government, don’t believe them. Every level of government has the responsibility to keep families together and uplift our neighbors in need. 2/
February 10, 2026 at 3:37 AM
When your elected officials tell you this issue can only be addressed by the federal government, don’t believe them. Every level of government has the responsibility to keep families together and uplift our neighbors in need. 2/
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Grateful for leaders like @elliottpayne.org who is doing the work in City Hall while also protecting neighbors on the front lines.
He obviously has significantly less power than Walz, Klobuchar, and Smith, but he’s done more to keep people safe than those three combined.
He obviously has significantly less power than Walz, Klobuchar, and Smith, but he’s done more to keep people safe than those three combined.
"I think that the goal of Tom Homan switching out for Gregory Bovino is purely optics and damage control. It's not actually a change in their tactics of intimidation and indiscriminate apprehension,” said Minneapolis City Council President Elliott Payne.
Minneapolis City Council president says immigration enforcement still active in Minneapolis
Five days after federal officials announced hundreds of immigration agents would be leaving Minneapolis, City Council President Elliott Payne says U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is still vis...
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February 10, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Grateful for leaders like @elliottpayne.org who is doing the work in City Hall while also protecting neighbors on the front lines.
He obviously has significantly less power than Walz, Klobuchar, and Smith, but he’s done more to keep people safe than those three combined.
He obviously has significantly less power than Walz, Klobuchar, and Smith, but he’s done more to keep people safe than those three combined.
Great to have the West St. Paul City Council join Minneapolis, St. Paul and Roseville in calling for an eviction moratorium so no family is forced to choose between making rent and risking being kidnapped by ICE.
Governor Walz is choosing not to stop evictions for our neighbors in hiding from ICE.
Governor Walz is choosing not to stop evictions for our neighbors in hiding from ICE.
February 10, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Great to have the West St. Paul City Council join Minneapolis, St. Paul and Roseville in calling for an eviction moratorium so no family is forced to choose between making rent and risking being kidnapped by ICE.
Governor Walz is choosing not to stop evictions for our neighbors in hiding from ICE.
Governor Walz is choosing not to stop evictions for our neighbors in hiding from ICE.
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Minneapolis residents have been very clear: being a sanctuary city means no collaboration with ICE and federal immigration enforcement. City Hall is meant to be a space of and for the people of our city.
February 10, 2026 at 1:24 AM
Minneapolis residents have been very clear: being a sanctuary city means no collaboration with ICE and federal immigration enforcement. City Hall is meant to be a space of and for the people of our city.
Seward Neighborhood Group is bringing back another night of Solidarity, Truth, Action, and Neighborhood Defense. Come learn from elected officials at the city, county, and state levels about updates on ICE’s ongoing occupation and actions you can take to protect our neighbors.
February 10, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Seward Neighborhood Group is bringing back another night of Solidarity, Truth, Action, and Neighborhood Defense. Come learn from elected officials at the city, county, and state levels about updates on ICE’s ongoing occupation and actions you can take to protect our neighbors.
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We aren’t resting until ICE is out of MN. We aren’t stopping until ICE is completely abolished. They want us to bend the knee so they can continue separating families, but we won’t be doing that. We’re going to win, and it’s bc of the resiliency of our neighbors.
www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...
www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...
Minneapolis council member Chavez: We are not going to rest until ICE operation ends
While DHS said that it removed about 700 agents from the 3,000 that were in the state last week, Minneapolis City Council member Jason Chavez says he hasn’t seen much change on the ground.
www.mprnews.org
February 9, 2026 at 10:00 PM
We aren’t resting until ICE is out of MN. We aren’t stopping until ICE is completely abolished. They want us to bend the knee so they can continue separating families, but we won’t be doing that. We’re going to win, and it’s bc of the resiliency of our neighbors.
www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...
www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...
We’ve heard about body cameras before. They didn’t stop police brutality, and they’re not going to stop ICE’s terror. To federal Democrats: let’s be bold for once and fight to ABOLISH ICE.
February 8, 2026 at 10:01 PM
We’ve heard about body cameras before. They didn’t stop police brutality, and they’re not going to stop ICE’s terror. To federal Democrats: let’s be bold for once and fight to ABOLISH ICE.
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A message from your DSA Co-chairs:
“We are honored to be just two of 100,000 proud DSA members in this moment. We urge all of you to take another step today…”
“We are honored to be just two of 100,000 proud DSA members in this moment. We urge all of you to take another step today…”
February 8, 2026 at 2:42 AM
A message from your DSA Co-chairs:
“We are honored to be just two of 100,000 proud DSA members in this moment. We urge all of you to take another step today…”
“We are honored to be just two of 100,000 proud DSA members in this moment. We urge all of you to take another step today…”
“Walz even said himself that what working-class people are experiencing is like Anne Frank — that people are afraid to go outside because doing so means risking their lives. If you see that, why are you still forcing people to go outside when they don’t have to?”
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Minneapolis City Councilor Robin Wonsley on Fighting ICE
Democratic socialist and Minneapolis City Council member Robin Wonsley was reelected and elevated to minority leader just days before ICE escalated its raids. We spoke to her about fighting…
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February 7, 2026 at 4:02 PM
“Walz even said himself that what working-class people are experiencing is like Anne Frank — that people are afraid to go outside because doing so means risking their lives. If you see that, why are you still forcing people to go outside when they don’t have to?”
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I hope to see you tomorrow at Renee Good’s Public Memorial at Powderhorn Park from 1-3PM (February 7, 2026). This is in relationship with the Good family.
Jason Chavez 1/
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February 7, 2026 at 3:18 AM
I hope to see you tomorrow at Renee Good’s Public Memorial at Powderhorn Park from 1-3PM (February 7, 2026). This is in relationship with the Good family.
Jason Chavez 1/
Jason Chavez 1/