Jamison Whiting - Minneapolis Ward 11

𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐍: 5:30 to 7:00pm on Wednesday (3/25) 𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄: Turtle Bread Co, 4762 Chicago Ave 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓: A moment to connect with CM Whiting and ask questions/raise concerns about this purchase and the proposed Community Safety Training & Wellness Center. We hope to see you there!

There will be significant community conversations about this proposal in the coming weeks and months. However, before the purchase of the involved site, Council Member Whiting wants to hear from you.

Join us this Wednesday (3/25) for Office Hours with Council Member Whiting! On Thursday (3/26), the Minneapolis City Council will be voting to authorize the purchase of 201 59 ½ St W, 146, 146 ½, and 220 60th St W, and 5965 Pleasant Ave. This property is in Ward 11.

Join me at the upcoming Ward 11 Town Hall at 6:30pm at Washburn High School this Wednesday (2/25). Special guests include Director Rivero (Office of Immigrant & Refugee Affairs), Inspector Gomez (MPD), and Principal Palmer (Washburn HS).

Thank you, Minneapolis, for keeping our neighbors safe. Read my statement on Border Czar Homan's remarks about the end of Operation Metro Surge: content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd/M…

This Townhall will specifically focus on the ongoing response to ICE in Minneapolis, but questions on other topics are welcome. We will have light refreshments (water, dates, juice) available for anyone breaking fast for Ramadan.

My Office will be hosting our first public Townhall from 6:00-7:30pm on Wednesday, Feb. 25th. Location to be shared on socials and via email next week. This is an opportunity for you to get updates from City Hall, learn from City staff, and ask questions.

Thanks to this community, our office has raised over $40,000 for rental assistance. Read my most recent statement about this ongoing fundraiser and Minneapolis' response to ICE: content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd/M…

Read my statement on the killing by federal ICE agents this morning and help us raise dollars for impacted residents: content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd/M…

"Together, with our community, the City Council reaffirms our commitment to civic expression, community safety, and our immigrant neighbors. We will continue the work of ensuring justice, freedom, and dignity for all during and beyond this occupation." (10/10)

"We acknowledge and respect the diverse ways individuals, families, essential workers, students, and businesses may choose to observe this day and support our community." (9/10)

Today, I am joining unions and organizations, businesses, and other community leaders for a Day of Truth and Freedom. Minneapolis is showing yet again that we will not tolerate the narrative coming from Washington. The Minneapolis City Council released the following statement: