Robin Wonsley is a Black Independent Socialist—proudly serving Mpls Ward 2. This is a campaign account. Views expressed are the campaign's, not City of Mpls.
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Four years ago, I first ran for City Council because I saw the ways our communities were too often ignored by people in power.
Today, I’m proud to say I've stood by my promise to be a voice for the people and to organize alongside you.
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Minneapolis residents are pushing back against Big Tech data centers, and we’re making progress!
Last week, nearly 1,000 residents submitted public comments and over 45 testified before the Planning Commission, overwhelmingly opposing data centers in Minneapolis.
While I continue to support a full ban, these amendments represent important progress in protecting our communities from Big Tech billionaires’ profit-driven expansion.
The fight to protect Minneapolis workers from Big Tech is far from over.
I recently led the City Council to pass Workers Drive Minneapolis, requiring driverless robotaxis to be licensed and have human safety monitors. Mayor Frey vetoed it, and Council fail to override his veto.
This veto is a win for Big Tech billionaires like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos, but a devastating setback for thousands of working-class families whose livelihoods are threatened by automation.
This raid is an outrageous abuse of power and a dangerous escalation of Donald Trump’s decade-long campaign of racist attacks against Congresswoman Ilhan Omar and Somali Americans.
Just three weeks before an election, Trump is once again weaponizing federal law enforcement to intimidate and silence his political opponents. After unleashing armed ICE agents on our communities, this administration is escalating its attacks on Minnesota and our democracy.
The rise of mass surveillance goes far beyond Flock cameras and drones. Come hear from local experts about the ever-increasing use of surveillance technologies, its impacts, and how we can organize to protect our rights and our neighbors. Registration link is in the bio!
I learned yesterday that HOURCAR will be ending operations on October 15, thus leaving 4,000 members without access to this transit option. This news is especially disappointing given that the committed funding in August to help sustain this essential service.
I’m currently working with City staff to better understand what led to this decision, identify immediate actions we can take to support impacted residents, and explore opportunities to preserve and expand critical transportation options for our communities.
Flock surveillance cameras have no place in Minneapolis!
With reports of ICE accessing Flock-collected data, these surveillance tools pose serious threats to our privacy, civil liberties, and immigrant communities.
After months of community pressure, the U of M has finally committed to removing its existing cameras. Now we must hold them accountable to that promise!