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Minneapolis eviction notice extension ordinance vetoed by Mayor Frey Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has vetoed an ordinance that would have extended eviction notices to 60 days, up from 30, until August for renters in the wake of increased immigration enforcement.

Mayor Frey’s veto today will contribute to mass evictions of residents in our city who were targeted by Operation Metro Surge.

It is always more cost-effective to prevent eviction than to try and re-house families who have been evicted. It’s commonsense policy, rooted in compassion.

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i just wanna point out jacob frey just bought a new house, with our money, as he's telling people to get fucked and die on the street

just wanna stress that point

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Glad I only have to call my Council Member to thank her for voting to override the veto.

Wards 11, 7, 5, 4, 3, & 13 better get to calling right away.

wasn’t going to comment on this but it’s bugging me.Unless this useless fuck is going to take a million out in cash tonight & start going door to door to immigrants who have been scared for months this is useless. The two things would need to go hand in hand. I don’t live in Mpls but how is he mayor

Feel free to call him now and tell him what you think about his veto. I left him a voicemail that included telling him to fuck off to wherever he lived before he moved here to be mayor. Feels great!

Mayor Frey has vetoed the Pause Evictions, Save Lives Ordinance that would have temporarily slowed evictions to protect families impacted by Operation Metro Surge.

The Mayor’s veto will contribute to mass evictions of the same families targeted by the Trump administration.

Does Jacob Frey know he doesn't have to be the mayor?

He can just be an influencer or something more suitable because all that man cares about is appearances and looking cultured and into diversity.

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Renters across Minneapolis lose out on safety net, Mayor Frey Vetos Pause Evctions, Save Lives I'm deeply disappointed in Mayor Frey's decision to veto the Pause Evictions, Save Lives ordinance. This is the wrong call. Because of the Operation Metro surge, people and families had no choice but to shelter in place. As a result they have fallen behind on rent. From neighborhood mutual aid groups and residents directly impacted, we have heard the same thing again and again: people simply need more time to catch up. Right now our city is facing crises on multiple fronts, including the very real threat of a wave of evictions unlike anything we have seen before. Unprecedented times call for solutions that meet the moment. Pausing evictions was one such solution, one that could have helped keep people safely housed while they get back on their feet. This could have been a moment for all of us to step up together. Instead, working people and low-income residents are bearing the burden of this decision. That is wrong and will only deepen disparities working and poor people face. I will be voting to override the veto, and I hope my colleagues will join me. While the Mayor has proposed an additional $1 million in rental assistance, without a pause on evictions that amount is simply not enough. These policy tools must work hand in hand. I am also concerned that this funding would come from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, an essential resource our city relies on to reduce homelessness and expand access to housing. As council members, we will continue to explore every option available to us. We will not back down from standing up for residents who are struggling the most right now.

I’m deeply disappointed in Mayor Frey’s veto of the Pause Evictions, Save Lives ordinance. Due to Operation Metro surge, many families had no choice but to shelter in place and have fallen behind on rent. What we’ve heard again and again from residents: people simply need more time to catch up.

If Mayor Frey acted on his promise to “end homelessness in 5 years” when he was first elected, these orgs maybe would have adequate resources to speak positively on “Pause evictions, save lives”.

The mayor’s inaction has ripple effects, and we know where his allegiance lies.

I wonder what is easier for Mayor Frey: being nice to all constituents or wearing skirts. Because I question if he has the balls for either.

A reminder that our mayor does not, never has, and never will work for the people of this city.

The people he perceives as his bosses live elsewhere.

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Our mayor vetoed a bare minimum proposal to give neighbors who’ve been hiding for 3 months a bit more time to recover & pay rent before being evicted.

My neighbors are texting me, saying they want to “work double time” to catch up but are struggling to find work.

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Council Member Jason Chavez's Statement on  Mayor Frey’s Veto of Pause Evictions, Save Lives Dear neighbor, I am disappointed that Mayor Jacob Frey vetoed the Pause Evictions, Save Lives Ordinance. This policy would have temporarily given residents 60 days before an eviction is filed for the non-payment of rent. This is an anti-displacement measure, would help prevent evictions, give residents more time to pay rent, and would keep families together amid the occupation of our city by the federal government. There’s been months of work and millions of dollars raised by thousands of our residents to help keep people in their homes. Minneapolis residents have been heroes and their tenacity has kept people safe and in stable housing. Unfortunately, Mayor Frey’s veto will lead to the mass displacement of our neighbors. This veto is a slap in the face of our immigrant neighbors who have been demonized and forced back into the shadows and the community who has spent months fundraising to keep families together.  The cameras may have left Minneapolis, but the majority of this city believes in supporting our immigrant neighbors. The data is clear, and we need solutions to address this crisis. Unfortunately, due to Operation Metro Surge, Minneapolis has: * At least $203.1 million in impact to Minneapolis in one month alone. * An additional 76,200 people citywide may be experiencing food insecurity as a result  and there's an estimated $9.75 million in additional monthly food assistance costs. * At least $15.7 million in rent assistance is needed each month for households impacted to be able to pay rent. This estimated cost likely underestimates the need. * $47 million monthly estimate in lost wages.  Pause Evictions, Saves Lives is a strong tool meant to prevent eviction, displacement, and unsheltered homelessness due to Operation Metro Surge. It is always more humane and cost-effective to prevent eviction than to try and re-house families who have been evicted. Mayor Fr…

Council Member Jason Chavez's Statement on  Mayor Frey’s Veto of Pause Evictions, Save Lives

Dear neighbor,

I am disappointed that Mayor Jacob Frey vetoed the Pause Evictions, Save Lives Ordinance. 1/

“This veto is a slap in the face of our immigrant neighbors who have been demonized and forced back into the shadows and the community who has spent months fundraising to keep families together.” - Council Member @jchavezmpls.bsky.social

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Come April, HCSO will be carrying a massive number of rental evictions.

Our networks of care must be ready for this and prepared to hold the line.

Sharing this again because the need is urgent.

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