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Action Alert: Call In Campaign to the Minneapolis City Council
January 12 - January 25
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, email info is below:
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
Ward 10: Aisha Chughtai
Ward 11: Emily Koski
Ward 12: Aurin Chowdhury
Ward 13: Linea Palmisano
EMAIL 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.