Centering the most impacted communities in local policy
In the fall of 2023, the League of Women Voters included this question from us in their voter guide for local elections:
“If elected, how will you intentionally work with BIPOC communities who are most impacted, and center their needs in any policy making efforts?”
Minneapolis and St. Paul’s City Councils were sworn in on January first. We’ve compiled the responses from your newly re/elected representatives. We have an ongoing opportunity to be in meaningful and accountable relationship with our local elected officials, and to hold them to their campaign promises. How did your City Council member promise to show up for racial justice in 2024?
Minneapolis City Council:
No responses were recorded from CMs Robin Wonsley (Ward 2), Jeremiah Ellison (Ward 5), Jamal Osman (Ward 6), Andrea Jenkins (Ward 8), Jason Chavez (Ward 9), and Aisha Chughtai (Ward 10).
St. Paul City Council:
No response was recorded from CM Rebecca Noecker (Ward 2).