Let us be clear: Minneapolis is a welcoming city and these hateful actions will not be tolerated. We stand in solidarity with our 2SLGBTQIA+ neighbors. In solidarity, Council Member Aurin Chowdhury & Council Member Jason Chavez @MplsWard9.

If we give in to fear and change our behavior based on the actions of those who hate us, we let them win. But we aren’t changing because we refuse to let hate win. We will continue to lead with our values and stand up for our neighbors.

Across the country, marginalized communities are under attack, starting at the top, with the Trump administration providing a permission structure for the hatred, bigotry, and harassment that persists throughout society.

Last month, neighbors in Ward 9 and Ward 12 were victims of hateful and anti-2SLGBTQIA+ actions in their home when their pride flags were stolen and vandalized. Our offices have been in contact with the Minneapolis Police Department, who are looking into these incidents.

Shout out to our Co-hosts and members of the 46th & Hiawatha Coalition— Venn Brewing, Metro Transit, MN46, LOWA46, Beck 46, Wakpada, Falls Coffee, RS EDEN, & Hillock Apartments. If you want to help co-host the next one please reach out: Ward12@Minneapolismn.gov.

The first Hiawatha Neighborhood Clean-up day was a smashing success! We had an approximate 60 people volunteering to help make our neighborhood more beautiful. Thank you to everyone who came! and yes we will be doing this again! ☀️

I will be hosting a Public Safety Townhall with public safety leaders on July 16th from 6:00-7:30pm at Longfellow Recreation Center to discuss public safety, crime prevention, and neighborhood safety. Bring you questions, comments, and concerns!

Reminder! Hiawatha Neighborhood Cleanup Day this Thursday, 7/10, 5:00-6:30PM at the Grassy area by LOWA 46 (4621 Snelling Ave.) . We will be doing neighborhood litter pick-up. Supplies, food, & beverage will be provided. See you there & bring a friend! ☀️

Join me at a NEW Office Hours Location on Friday: Lynette ✨(3753 42nd Ave) . Come for the conversation, stay for the coffee & delicious pastries! . 8:30AM-10:00AM | Fri. 6/27

RESCHEDULED DUE TO RAIN. ☔️ We picked a sunny day on July, 10 from 5-6:30pm to come together and beautify our neighborhood! See you then. Grassy area by LOWA46 (4621 Snelling Ave).

Hiawatha Neighborhood Cleanup Day this Wednesday 6/25, 5:00-6:30PM at the Grassy area by LOWA 46 (4621 Snelling Ave.) . We will be doing neighborhood litter pick-up. Supplies, food, & beverage will be provided. See you there & bring a friend! ☀️

Learn more about the significance of Juneteenth on the African American History website: . Learn more about the Soul of the Southside:

Happy Juneteenth & Freedom day! Spent today at the The Legacy Building’s third annual Soul of Southside at Lake & Minnehaha— Art & Music by Black Creators, Black Centered Wellness, Food, & an amazing market of local Black owned business— today was a joyful day of community. ❤️

This is an ongoing and active investigation. The individual who committed these acts of violence was impersonating law enforcement and is still at large as of 11:28am 6/14.

Please everyone stay safe and take good care. Now is the time to care and love for our neighbors extra hard.

Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette, who were shot multiple times have received care and are at the hospital. My prayers are with the Hortman and Hoffman family. These actions of political violence are beyond devastating. These actions have no place in our democracy.

I am heartbroken over the assassination of Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark. She was undoubtedly a public leader who gave so much of herself in her service to the people of Minnesota.

RT @kare11: BREAKING: Gov. Tim Walz said Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed in the shooting. He said State Sen. John Hoffman….

Thank you to the Roosevelt High School Community, Principal Ledesma, Crime Prevention specialist Tillman for a discussion on community safety last week. Many challenges face our community- our resilience & ability to come together is one of our greatest tools to overcome them.