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Jeremiah Ellison is the Ward 5 City Councilmember in Minneapolis, representing the city’s Northside.
Grounded in his experience as an artist, activist, and organizer, Jeremiah has earned a reputation as a creative and unflinching problem solver in local government. His Renter First Policy reimagined how Minneapolis addresses tenant protections, creating a framework to prevent displacement and prioritize renter’s rights. Before his time in office, Jeremiah worked as a teaching artist at Juxtaposition Arts, a youth counselor at Avenues for Homeless Youth, and a Creative CityMaking artist with Intermedia Arts. Known for blending creativity with pragmatism, he consistently challenges the status quo to craft solutions that honor community voices while addressing complex realities.
Jeremiah Ellison is the Ward 5 City Councilmember in Minneapolis, representing the city’s Northside.
Grounded in his experience as an artist, activist, and organizer, Jeremiah has earned a reputation as a creative and unflinching problem solver in local government. His Renter First Policy reimagined how Minneapolis addresses tenant protections, creating a framework to prevent displacement and prioritize renter’s rights. Before his time in office, Jeremiah worked as a teaching artist at Juxtaposition Arts, a youth counselor at Avenues for Homeless Youth, and a Creative CityMaking artist with Intermedia Arts. Known for blending creativity with pragmatism, he consistently challenges the status quo to craft solutions that honor community voices while addressing complex realities.
