Action Alert: Tell Minneapolis City Council to take a stand against genocide!

January 12, 2024 info@antiwarcommittee.org

bit.ly/MPLSceasefirecallin

On Monday, January 8th, the Minneapolis city council was set to vote on a ceasefire resolution calling for a permanent ceasefire in Palestine. The council voted to refer the resolution to committee to allow for possible amendments to the language. As it stands, this ceasefire resolution is the most progressive resolution in the country. It is imperative that we urge the council to be steadfast in their aim to pass a resolution that does not water down the language of genocide, focuses on Israel’s crimes against Palestinians, calls for Minnesota to divest from companies complicit in the genocide of Palestinians, and demands an end to U.S. aid to Israel.

Join us in calling your city council member to urge them to pass the ceasefire resolution.

Find your ward/council member here.

CALL-IN INFORMATION:

Ward 1: Elliott Payne: 612-673-2201

Ward 2: Robin Wonsley: 612-673-2202

Ward 3: Michael Rainville: 612-673-2203

Ward 4: LaTrisha Vetaw: 612-673-2204

Ward 5: Jeremiah Ellison: 612-673-2205

Ward 6: Jamal Osman: 612-673-2206

Ward 7: Katie Cashman: 612-673-2207

Ward 8: Andrea Jenkins: 612-673-2208

Ward 9: Jason Chavez: 612-673-2209

Ward 10: Aisha Chughtai: 612-673-2210

Ward 11: Emily Koski: 612-673-2211

Ward 12: Aurin Chowdhury: 612-673-2212

Ward 13: Linea Palmisano: 612-673-2213

In-favor: Wonsley, Ellison, Chavez, Chughtai, Payne

Opposed: Vetaw, Palmisano

Position Unclear: Jenkins, Cashman, Chowdhury, Osman, Koski, Rainville

Regardless of where your council member stands, it is important to CALL THEM. The qZionists are calling, so we need to, as well.

Note: if you are calling the council member for your ward, let them know you are their constituent! You do not have to give your address, but you can share the neighborhood you live in.

CALL-IN SCRIPT

Hello, my name is ______. I’m reaching out as a concerned resident to urge your support for the ceasefire resolution. It is crucial to acknowledge the severity of the situation, with over 20,000 Palestinians having lost their lives since October 7th. The attacks on Palestinians must be accurately labeled for what they are – genocide. Furthermore, it’s essential to stand in solidarity with the Palestinian people and avoid endorsing a false equivalency through a “both sides” argument.

Minneapolis should take a principled stance in favor of justice and human rights. This issue extends beyond mere “foreign policy”; as a resident of Minnesota, I am aware that my tax dollars are contributing to the funding of this ongoing genocide. I strongly urge the city council to endorse the call for divestment from companies complicit in the occupation of Palestine. Additionally, I call for the United States to terminate all aid to Israel.

Minneapolis has the opportunity to lead the way among cities passing ceasefire resolutions, and now is the time for bold action.

EMAIL INFORMATION:

While we find that calls are the most impactful, here are the emails if that’s better for you:

Ward 1: Elliott Payne

Ward 2: Robin Wonsley

Ward 3: Michael Rainville

Ward 4: LaTrisha Vetaw

Ward 5: Jeremiah Ellison

Ward 6: Jamal Osman

Ward 7: Katie Cashman

Ward 8: Andrea Jenkins

Ward 9: Jason Chavez