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Soren Stevenson @sorenwithward8.bsky.social · 18h

Today’s the day! I hope to see you there!

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Daniel Suitor @danielsuitor.com · 07/10/2026

Differences in housing policy post-Surge couldn't be more stark. Both councils passed a temporary 60-day notice requirement for nonpayment evictions. Minneapolis: the mayor vetoed and council centrists refused to override. On pace for record evictions. St. Paul passed it veto-proof. Down 15% YOY

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Soren Stevenson @sorenwithward8.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

I was glad we could come together and talk about our shared goals and needs. Making sure everyone feels safe in our City is always a top priority.

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Soren Stevenson @sorenwithward8.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Yesterday I joined residents at Horn Towers for a community discussion about public safety needs in the area. Our communities have gone through so much this year, and there is still a lot of instability and fear that our neighbors are feeling.

Photo of CM Stevenson at Horn Towers meeting

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Soren Stevenson @sorenwithward8.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

🚨🚨 Public hearing alert! 🚨🚨

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Soren Stevenson @sorenwithward8.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Reminder! This event is on Thursday! Join me and Council Member @aurinmpls.bsky.social for this important community conversation on data centers in Minneapolis.

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Soren Stevenson @sorenwithward8.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

I am frustrated by this decision, but I look forward to working with my colleagues to keep exploring how we can protect workers and public safety by regulating AVs in Minneapolis. We will not give up on the job and overall safety of our neighbors.

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Soren Stevenson @sorenwithward8.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Unfortunately, Mayor Frey chose to veto this initiative and leave workers at risk from these unregulated big tech AV companies.

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Soren Stevenson @sorenwithward8.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

I was also proud to support this important initiative because more cars and congestion will not lead to safer streets, and protecting workers is non-negotiable.

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Soren Stevenson @sorenwithward8.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

About 10,000 rideshare drivers work in Minneapolis, most of whom are workers of color and immigrants according to the MN Department of Labor and Industry, and AVs pose a risk to all of their jobs.

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Soren Stevenson @sorenwithward8.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Last week the City Council passed Workers Drive Minneapolis, a nation-leading initiative to regulate commercial autonomous vehicles (AVs). My colleagues introduced this crucial legislation to protect workers and the public from the risks that commercial AVs pose, in particular the risk of job loss.

cbsnews.com

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey vetoes driverless rideshare ordinance

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey vetoed an ordinance passed by the City Council to regulate autonomous rideshare vehicles.

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Soren Stevenson @sorenwithward8.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Completely agree! That was my main point when talking about the opposition to both of these

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Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Yesterday, the Council passed Workers Drive Minneapolis. Proud to have co-authored it with CM @robin4mpls.bsky.social, CM @aurinmpls.bsky.social & CVP Osman. Unfortunately, Mayor Frey sided with Elon Musk's Tesla, Amazon & Google over public safety and vetoed it. www.startribune.com/minneapolis-...

startribune.com

Frey vetoes Minneapolis ordinance that would have required human drivers in driverless vehicles

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said the measure represented a “back door ban that belies our progressive tradition in Minneapolis.”

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Soren Stevenson @sorenwithward8.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

I have heard your concerns with the presence of this technology in our city loud and clear. I hope that the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office and the U of M do the right thing by ending their contracts with Flock Safety, and I will continue to work on ways to regulate this technology in our city.

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Soren Stevenson @sorenwithward8.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

These devices can threaten the safety and privacy of our residents, which has led a number of Minnesota jurisdictions—including Duluth, Isanti County, Sherburne County, West St. Paul, Columbia Heights, Brooklyn Park, Shorewood, and Saint Paul—to end or pause their use of Flock Safety technology.

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Soren Stevenson @sorenwithward8.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

While the City of Minneapolis does not own, operate, or contract for Flock Safety automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras, both the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office and the University of Minnesota have deployed Flock Safety ALPR cameras in Minneapolis.

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Soren Stevenson @sorenwithward8.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

After the market, join or stay for a free meal made with locally grown food and served out of ceramic bowls and hand-forged spoons that community members made themselves. Both events will be at George Floyd Square, 38th and Chicago. Come see the amazing community work happening in our neighborhood!

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Soren Stevenson @sorenwithward8.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Join the Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization (CANDO) for two amazing community events this Saturday, Oct 3rd! Start the day with 38th Street Market, featuring local farmers and an array of family friendly activities and vendors.

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Soren Stevenson @sorenwithward8.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I am proud to support this important initiative that my colleagues are bringing forward. More cars will not make our streets safer, and protecting workers is non-negotiable. Thank you to my colleagues for leading on this work, I look forward to voting in support of it tomorrow.

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Soren Stevenson @sorenwithward8.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

“Regardless of any future amendments, the city has a responsibility to act now to protect workers and the public. Big Tech companies are well known for taking advantage of regulatory voids. Workers Drive Minneapolis puts our city, not Silicon Valley, in the driver’s seat”

startribune.com

Opinion | Waymo could cost thousands their jobs. We want to change that.

Thousands of drivers are facing losing work to autonomous vehicles. Our proposed ordinance would protect their jobs, Robin Wonsley, Jamal Osman, Aurin Chowdhury and Jason Chavez write.

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amityf @amityf.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Also @sorenwithward8.bsky.social said he has been taking transit more than riding his bike and he might like the bus more. Fighting words, man. (I did ask if that was on the record and he said yes, lol).

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amityf @amityf.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Some of the best people I know use @metrotransitmn.bsky.social to get around! Good to see CMs @jchavezmpls.bsky.social, @aurinmpls.bsky.social and @sorenwithward8.bsky.social (and to hear their #busride stories, really!)

group of people standing around the MetroTransit mascot, Skip Traffic

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Soren Stevenson @sorenwithward8.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Please join me and Council Member @aurinmpls.bsky.social for a panel discussion and to share your thoughts on Thursday, October 8th 6-8pm at Sabathani Community Center. The panel will feature community organizers and elected officials. I hope to see you there!

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Soren Stevenson @sorenwithward8.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

In November the City Council will be voting on a regulatory framework for new data centers in Minneapolis. This is an extremely important issue that so many of us care deeply about, and we need your input ahead of this vote.

Flyer reads: PEOPLE POWERED POLICY:
A COMMUNITY DISCUSSION ON DATA CENTERS
Co-hosted by Council Members Soren Stevenson and Aurin Chowdhury
A panel discussion on how to protect our city and regulate data centers. The panel will feature elected officials and community organizers.
Thursday October 8th
Sabathani Community Center
310 E 38th St, Minneapolis, MN

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Soren Stevenson @sorenwithward8.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Your input can help shape the plan’s goals and vision. Take the Minneapolis 2050 survey by the end of day tomorrow to share your input: www.surveymonkey.com/r/FXTMXZQ

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Minneapolis 2050 Community Survey

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Soren Stevenson @sorenwithward8.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

We had a great time celebrating our neighborhoods at Nicollet Open Streets! The rain couldn’t dampen our love for the small businesses and streets that make Lyndale and Kingfield the unique and vibrant places they are. Thank you to everyone who attended and made the event possible!

CM Stevenson with community leader at Open Streets Nicollet

CM Stevenson with staff tabling at Open Streets Nicollet

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EHB on BET @ehbforbet.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Many people who were critical of MPD cost overruns were denounced as alarmist or anti-police. Now MPD has admitted to the abuse of overtime hours. I am grateful current leadership is cracking down but deeply frustrated by this betrayal of the public trust and the time it took to get answers.

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🌬Breeze @cool-summer-breeze.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

This is the Stolen Neighbors Quilt. Each of the 11,000 squares represents a person taken by ICE in Minnesota.

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Soren Stevenson @sorenwithward8.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I can’t wait to see everyone at Open Streets Nicollet on Saturday! Learn more here: www.lyndale.org/nicollet-ope...

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Nicollet Open Streets — Lyndale Neighborhood Association

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Soren Stevenson @sorenwithward8.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

As a reminder, the BET is set to vote on the City’s maximum levy for next year’s budget at their next meeting, tomorrow Wednesday, Sept 23, more information here: lims.minneapolismn.gov/Board/Agenda...

lims.minneapolismn.gov

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Soren Stevenson @sorenwithward8.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Minneapolis residents work hard while property taxes keep increasing, it’s the City’s responsibility to make sure our tax dollars are spent and managed well.

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Soren Stevenson @sorenwithward8.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

We must contend with the reality that without meaningful reform to the MPD and the needed financial oversight of the department, we will continue to see budget shortfalls and property taxes will continue to go up as a result.

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Soren Stevenson @sorenwithward8.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

This pattern is resulting in massive overspending by the department and significant budget shortfalls for the City.

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Soren Stevenson @sorenwithward8.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

On Friday, three members of the Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET) released a letter expressing concern about a pattern of unsustainable and unaccountable spending within the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD).

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Soren Stevenson @sorenwithward8.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

TOMORROW! Join @twincitiesdsa.org for a panel on fighting back against data centers. All are invited to join at the Minneapolis Central library (Pohlad Hall). The panel will feature elected officials, community organizers, and legal experts. RSVP: buff.ly/iZigB6Y

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Panel: Fight Back Against Data Centers!

DSA is hosting a Fight Back Against Data Centers panel! Join us at the Minneapolis Central Library (in the Pohlad Hall auditorium) on 9/23, at 6pm and learn from experts on what YOU can do to join the...

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Soren Stevenson @sorenwithward8.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I urge the MPS board to delay the vote on this proposal and extend the period for community engagement and work with students, families and educators toward a proposal that works for everyone.

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Soren Stevenson @sorenwithward8.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

And especially concerned that this plan is being rushed forward with very little opportunity for public comment. This process will lead to even more instability for our communities that have already been under attack and faced a lot of instability this year.

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Soren Stevenson @sorenwithward8.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I have been hearing from parents, families and educators in Ward 8 about how difficult and destabilizing the planned school closures by Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) will be. I am very concerned about the proposal to close 16 schools (including Field Elementary)

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EHB on BET @ehbforbet.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

This morning, myself, BET President Brandt, MPRB President Olsen sent a letter to Mayor Frey, Council President Payne, and CM Chughtai outlining our concerns about unaccountable spending by MPD, and its impact on our city's long-term fiscal outlook. 1/

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Visit Lake Street @visitlakestreet.com · 17/09/2026

Taco Tour on Lake Street, Saturday September 19th🌮🌶️ 🕛12PM - 4PM 📍Mercado Central, 1515 E Lake St 🕓4PM - 8PM 📍El Nuevo Campo, 2709 E Lake St With special tacos, only served for the Taco Tour from several participating businesses 🌮🌟 See you there! 🌮 #TacoTouronLakeStreet2026 #TacoTour2026

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Soren Stevenson @sorenwithward8.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

I hope to participate in the engagement around MPS’ plans and connect with Ward 8 families about what this could mean for our communities and the powerful legacy of the Black community in South Minneapolis.

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Soren Stevenson @sorenwithward8.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Families rely on Field, and closing it would be extremely destabilizing to the community and would do a great disservice to parents, children and educators.

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Soren Stevenson @sorenwithward8.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

I am deeply concerned about Minneapolis Public School’s (MPS) plan to shutter 16 schools, including Field Elementary in Ward 8. Field is an important cornerstone of Ward 8 with a rich history of being one of the first Minneapolis schools to participate in a desegregation program in 1971.

startribune.com

Opinion | Minneapolis Public Schools closure plan is absurd and reckless

Minneapolis school board candidates write: Exactly how and why are we supposed to the next incredibly disruptive district redesign when MPS blundered the last one so spectacularly?

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Becca Dryden for School Board @beccaforschools.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

MPS proposed three different options for a "Transformation Plan" last night. A plan centered around closures as the main strategy is a non-starter. Our MPS kids deserve a plan that treats them as more than numbers on a spreadsheet. Read it here: www.startribune.com/mps-16-schoo...

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Soren Stevenson @sorenwithward8.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

You won't want to miss it! When: Saturday, September 26 from 11am-5pm Where: Nicollet Ave from Lake St to 46th St Learn more: www.lyndale.org/nicollet-ope...

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Nicollet Open Streets — Lyndale Neighborhood Association

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Soren Stevenson @sorenwithward8.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Get ready to walk, ride, roll, and party in the street! Nicollet Open Streets is only 10 days away! The Lyndale Neighborhood Association (LNA) has over 100 vendors booked along with musical guests and loads of food trucks. There will be plenty of activities for adults and kids.

Photo of crowd and vendors at Nicollet Open Streets

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Becca Dryden for School Board @beccaforschools.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Tonight’s presentation of the MPS Transformation Plan made one thing clear: we cannot move forward with these options. Rushing to close at least a dozen schools is irresponsible.

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Soren Stevenson @sorenwithward8.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Neighbors, I will be holding Ward 8 office hours on Friday, 9/18 11am-1pm at Bichota Coffee, 3740 Chicago Ave. Come share your thoughts and questions, I hope to see you there!

Flyer for Ward 8 office hours, details outlined in post

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