Let’s Make History, Minneapolis: Why I’m Asking for Your Vote on the Fourth
Let’s Make History, Minneapolis: Why I’m Asking for Your Vote on the Fourth
October 31, 2025 - Minneapolis, MN
As a proud immigrant, father, and advocate who has called Minneapolis home for years, I’ve dedicated my time on the City Council to fighting for what matters most to our communities – affordable housing, fair wages for workers, safe neighborhoods, and real inclusion for everyone.
Fighting for renters, workers, and neighborhoods has been my guiding principle since I was first elected in a special election in 2020, re-elected in 2021, and again in 2023. I pledged then to be a champion for the people of Ward 6 – from Cedar-Riverside to Phillips West, Elliot Park, Seward, Stevens Square-Loring Heights, and Ventura Village – and to advance the progressive DFL values we share. But our work is far from done.
That’s why I’m running for re-election to a full four-year term: to keep building a city that works for everyone, not just the powerful few.
Minneapolis stands at a crossroads, but I believe in our shared potential. We face challenges like skyrocketing rents, homelessness and encampments, equitable development, and ensuring every voice is heard in City Hall. These aren’t problems we can solve by dividing or delaying – they require bold, unifying leadership that brings people together.
As a progressive Democrat in the proud tradition of our party’s values, I believe that to be truly progressive, we must actually make progress. Progress isn’t about ideological purity – it’s about finding common ground, making principled compromises, and delivering real wins for families. I’ve lived that belief every day on the Council, working with colleagues across the spectrum, supporting good ideas wherever they come from, and pushing for solutions that move us forward together.
Delivering Results for Ward 6 Neighbors
I’m proud of the results we’ve achieved together across Ward 6 – real progress that’s improving lives block by block.
We’ve made housing more stable with measures like the 30-day eviction notice and investments in projects such as Wadaag Commons and Avivo Village. We’ve stood with workers, leading the city’s first minimum-wage law for rideshare drivers and guaranteeing fair pay after a mayoral veto.
We’ve strengthened public safety and neighborhood well-being through new crisis-response teams, expanded healthcare outreach, and upgrades to parks, sidewalks, and streets. And as an immigrant, I’ve worked to make sure our city remains inclusive – protecting sanctuary status and helping small, immigrant-owned businesses recover and grow.
These results came from neighbors, labor partners, and community advocates who still believe government can work for everyone – and I’m running to keep that progress going.
Through it all, I’ve stayed focused on the real work – even amid distractions and misinformation. I’ve stood up for community organizations and small businesses when the system worked against them because fairness means defending people who don’t have a voice at the table.
I’ve made mistakes and I’ve grown. My faith reminds me that humility, mercy, and justice are not signs of weakness – they’re the foundation of service. It teaches me that intention matters, and that doing right by others, even when it’s hard, is the truest form of strength. That belief is the compass I carry into this work every day – to lead with fairness, to listen with patience, and to keep serving my neighbors with sincerity and heart.
I’ve built a diverse team that reflects the strength of our city – people of every background and belief who know that progress comes from building bridges, not walls.
These victories didn’t happen alone. They came from neighbors, workers, and unions who care more about results than rhetoric. I’m proud to be a labor-endorsed candidate, backed by LIUNA Minnesota & North Dakota, AFSCME Council 5, and the Minneapolis Building & Construction Trades Council – because progress means standing shoulder to shoulder with working families.
I’m also deeply grateful for the support of U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, State Senator Omar Fateh, State Senator Doron Clark, State Representative Mohamed Noor, and County Commissioner Angela Conley, who understand that Minneapolis needs strong county and state partners to truly deliver for our residents. Real progress happens when we work together – city, county, and state – instead of working at odds.
This election is about who we want to be as a city. We can’t solve our challenges by fighting alone or breaking promises. We need leaders who collaborate, keep their word, and build trust. I don’t hold grudges against anyone running – I simply want to partner with serious leaders who are bold enough to face problems head-on and who stick by their commitments once they’re made. That’s the leadership Minneapolis needs right now.
That’s why I’m endorsing Sen. Omar Fateh as my #1 rank for Mayor – a dedicated public servant with a bold vision who has stood up for workers and renters when it mattered most. I’m proud to support Council President Elliott Payne, who has led one of the most collaborative and productive councils in our city’s history, along with neighbors like CM Robin Wonsley, CM Jason Chavez, and MPRB candidate Michael Wilson, who embody courage and cooperation.
Standing outside City Hall next to the statue of Hubert H. Humphrey, I’m reminded of his words and what he stood for – decency, courage, and service. Humphrey once said:
“The moral test of government is how it treats those who are in the dawn of life – the children; those who are in the twilight of life – the aged; and those who are in the shadows of life – the sick, the needy and the handicapped.”
That quote captures exactly why I serve. The measure of our city isn’t in how well the powerful are doing – it’s in how we care for renters struggling to stay housed, workers fighting for fair pay, and families trying to build a better future. Those values built this city once before, and they can guide us again.
I know we won’t win every battle, but I’ll always fight for fairness – for renters facing eviction, for workers demanding dignity, and for every neighbor who calls this city home. Together, we can move Minneapolis forward – not by tearing each other down, but by building something better, block by block.
Go Vote Minneapolis! Let’s make history on Tuesday, November 4th.
Resources for Minneapolis Voters:
City of Minneapolis Elections & Voter Services
Minnesota Secretary of State - Pollfinder
Sahan Journal - City Council Candidate Guide
Star Tribune - Candidate Overview
League of Women Voters Minneapolis
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