Endorsements
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Keith Ellison
Attorney General of Minnesota
Katie Cashman is a dynamic and values driven leader who works hard for the people of Minneapolis. To me, Katie has shown her track record of working with people across jurisdictions to deliver solutions for us and that is why I support her for reelection.
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Ilhan Omar
Congresswoman, MN05
This November, I am excited to cast my ballot for Council Member Katie Cashman. As the Chair of the Climate & Infrastructure Committee, Council Member Cashman is making sure Minneapolis is ready for the challenges - and opportunities - presented by the climate crisis and our transition to a green economy. As the federal government steps away from climate action, Minneapolis needs a leader who is well-versed in climate policy and can lead our city through a just transition to a renewable economy. Council Member Cashman is that leader.
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Mark Dayton
Former Governor of Minnesota
Minneapolis needs leaders who are willing to set aside differences to get big things done for our city and its residents. Katie is that leader. Her experience and community-building here in Ward 7 shows she is the person we need to serve our city. I'm proud to endorse Katie for Ward 7 because she is committed to good governance and coalition-building.
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Scott Dibble
State Senator, District 61
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Jamie Long
State Representative, District 61B
Katie has been a strong partner at the city level. Katie leads with a clear voice for her ward and her constituents, and she shows up for them every day. Katie navigates tough ideological situations with Ward 7 in mind, and puts her community’s needs first. She is dedicated to ensuring that our communities are resilient, safe, and inclusive. I’m proud to endorse her for re-election.
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Erin Murphy
State Senator, District 64
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Zaynab Mohamed
State Senator, District 63
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Aisha Gomez
State Representative, District 62A
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Esther Agbaje
State Representative, District 59B
Katie is a candidate focused on revitalizing downtown Minneapolis not only to work for the commercial sector, but for the residents and small businesses. As a downtown resident and state representative, I’m looking forward to working with a partner focused on the vibrancy and people who live, shop, and play in downtown every day. She’s focused on our community wellbeing by emphasizing the need to move towards zero waste and other common sense policies that benefit the people of Ward 7.
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Samantha Sencer-Mura
State Representative, District 63A
Katie provides a strong and clear vision for the future of downtown Minneapolis that is rooted in sustainability and accessibility. We have the potential to move our city forward after a period of uncertainty, and Katie brings the fresh energy to get us there.
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Irene Fernando
Hennepin County Commissioner & Board Chair
Katie's readiness to tackle issues with openness and care, fresh energy, and an inclusive vision is what's needed for the next leader of Ward 7. Her emphasis on solutions that work for all community members, combined with her collaborative leadership style is necessary and exciting. I am proud to endorse Katie for Minneapolis City Council, Ward 7.
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Ted Mondale
Former State Senator
I’m proud to endorse Katie for Minneapolis City Council. She has integrity, vision, and leads in making Downtown a more vibrant and safe to live and work. I’m excited about the hardworking energy she brings to Minneapolis.
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Angela Conley
Hennepin County Commissioner, District 4
Katie has worked diligently to serve her constituents over the last year and I am proud to endorse her for re-election. She has been a vital partner for the County and has ensured that our levels of government can work together effectively. Katie leads with compassion and inclusion, and she is always advocating for the needs of her constituents. She is the best person in Ward 7 to continue leading the effort for a more equitable Minneapolis for all.
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William H. Mondale
Community Leader and President Ex Oficio AFSCME local 2864
Local government must bring solutions for the future so the Minneapolis vision can lead nationally. We need Katie’s innovation and leadership to improve Minneapolis livability for kids, families, businesses and tourists. Katie has the vision and commitment to find new solutions — and make them a reality. I encourage you to look into Katie Cashman’s values and experience and you’ll see why I endorse her enthusiastically for Ward 7 Minneapolis City Council.
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Betty Folliard
Former State Representative and Founder of ERA Minnesota
Katie Cashman is the representative we need in Minneapolis City Council in Ward 7. She brings with her excellent knowledge and experience in urban planning, climate action, community building; and a passion for equal rights for all.
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Cara Letofsky & Jim Davnie
Former Metropolitan Council Member & Former State Representative
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Robert Lilligren
Former Minneapolis City Council Member & Loring Heights Resident
We need a pragmatic leader like Katie on the City Council. She has the energy, experience, and temperament to confront the many challenges we are facing as a city. Katie will bring people together to build a Minneapolis that works for everyone. I am excited to endorse Katie for Minneapolis City Council.
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Patricia Torres Ray
Former State Senator, District 63
It's important to me that my city council member can connect directly with a wide range of constituents and amplify voices that have been silenced historically. Katie has the networks, bilingualism and cultural competence to make decisions that honor the concerns of those who may not share her identity markers, or the right to vote. Join me in voting for Katie for Ward 7.
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Tom Olsen
At-large Parks & Recreation Board Commissioner
Katie is the kind of smart, pragmatic, and progressive leader Minneapolis needs if we are to resolve 21st-century issues. I'm proud to support her and her commitment to climate action, public safety, and Ward 7
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Becky Alper
Minneapolis Parks Board Commissioner, District 3
Katie offers a fresh vision for Ward 7 grounded in community and international experience. She has helped our local schools integrate climate action strategies and has policy experience that improves water, air and quality of life. I look forward to partnering with her to make our city a vibrant and resilient place to live and work.
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Anne Mavity
Affordable Housing Leader
Katie will bring a smart and practical voice to the Minneapolis City Council. She is a relationship builder, who will do the work to ensure our city has abundant housing, safe streets, and resiliency for generations.
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Michael Krause
Downtown Resident and Renewable Energy Leader
Katie listens and she will build consensus for addressing public safety amd livability issues that affect downtown residents differently than other neighborhoods in the city. I
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Rod Adams
Economic Justice Organizer
Katie is the type of leader Ward 7 can depend on to create a downtown that’s vibrant and innovative for all, a ward where community has a voice, where equity and justice are not only buzz words that are thrown around in press conferences but they are looked to as Katie’s North Star in creating policy and community building.
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David Schwartzman
East Isles Neighbor & Small Business Advocate
Katie has been a great champion for Uptown, seeking solutions that bring people together to support the vibrant small business corridor we all want to see reemerge. She’s thoughtful, unafraid to confront hard issues, and pairs a practical approach with boundless positive energy rooted in progressive values. We are lucky to have her at city hall.
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Lynda Shaheen
Bryn Mawr Community Leader
I support Katie for re-election. Katie has an impressive resume including working at the United Nations assisting municipalities implement sustainable development programs. She has experience with urban planning, budgeting, and leading. She knows how to work collaboratively. I believe she best represents Minneapolis going forward.
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Kathleen Oganovic
Loring Park Community Leader
I have been following Katie Cashman since she first announced her candidacy in 2023. Every time I witness her speak, I am newly impressed with her knowledge of current issues facing Minneapolis and ideas for the future. She has facts and figures at her fingertips. She has taken the time to talk with everyone on the Minneapolis City Council to learn from their experiences.
We need young people of intelligence and integrity to encourage collaboration and leadership as the City of Minneapolis grapples with revitalizing downtown Minneapolis and the surrounding neighborhoods.
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Patty Wycoff
Bryn Mawr Neighbor and Community Leader
I am proud to support Katie Cashman for Minneapolis City Council. She will be a smart leader who listens and supports the work needed to create a safe and vibrant city. I especially appreciate her knowledge of the climate crisis and her commitment to solving the affordable housing crisis in Minneapolis.
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Joshua Nichols
Community Leader
I’m supporting Katie because she is really doing the work, forming relationships, and spreading the values my family needs to make Minneapolis an active, neighborly, and sustainable place to live for the future.
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Jenn James
Community Leader
We need Katie’s voice and experience on the Minneapolis City Council. She truly understands the issues we face in Ward 7 - from the imminent impacts of climate change to the growing importance of public transportation and housing access. She’s got the experience, guts, and background to lead. But most of all - she truly cares what is happening here, and is willing to sit in a Council seat and hammer out solutions. She has my vote, hands down.
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Paula Luxenberg
Community Leader
Katie understands that real public safety includes affordable housing, a healthy environment, and prioritizing the needs of people who live at multiple intersections of oppression. Katie is curious, creative, and seeks out the variety of viewpoints to inform her decision-making. Please join me in supporting Katie for City Council.
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Liv Nielsen
Community Organizer & Bryn Mawr Neighbor
I am excited to be supporting Katie because I’ve seen first hand her dedication to our community. She truly cares about people’s lived experiences and needs. I believe she is someone who can build a broad coalition in ward 7 and in city hall.
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Ellis Olkon
Community Leader
I had the pleasure of sponsoring a candidate forum at the Kenwood senior living residence in 2023.
Four candidates appeared to answer questions and express their vision for the City Council.
Ms. Cashman, in my opinion, is an important addition to the Council. She has experience in developing pragmatic urban solutions and she represents progressive Ward 7 values.
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Molly Dengler
Bilingual Community Advocate and Bryn Mawr Resident
It's important to me that my city council member can connect directly with a wide range of constituents and amplify voices that have been silenced historically. Katie has the networks, bilingualism and cultural competence to make decisions that honor the concerns of those who may not share her identity markers, or the right to vote. Join me in voting for Katie for Ward 7.
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Emilia Luciano
Small Business Owner & Bryn Mawr Neighbor
I am thrilled to endorse Katie Cashman for Ward 7. Her unwavering connection to our community is truly remarkable. Katie understands the pulse of our city. Her visibility and approachability make her an active representative who listens and acts on behalf of the people she will serve. Katie has a truly grassroots campaign, relying on small dollar donations and the power of people. This shows her dedication to the strength of community support. She has proven herself as a dedicated, approachable, and effective advocate for our city. I wholeheartedly support her and encourage you to do the same.
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David Fey & Hugh Smeltekop
East Isles Community Leaders
Katie Cashman is a breath of fresh air. She’s bright, capable, and genuinely committed to working with all of us in Ward 7 to build safe, vibrant neighborhoods, where everyone — regardless of age, race, or zip code — can prosper and thrive.
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Michelle Mastrianni
Cedar-Isles-Dean Resident
Katie’s vision for Minneapolis is rooted in years of experience in sustainable development work. She thoroughly understands how climate and transit policy impacts communities differently and is committed to promoting initiatives to ensure each neighborhood in our city is safe and climate-resilient.
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Tamara Nadel
East Isles Neighbor & Small Business Advocate
I'm inspired by Katie's deep understanding of and commitment to issues I care about, such as making sure our communities are safe and affordable for all of us, revitalizing downtown and uptown through community-driven solutions, transit accessibility, climate action, listening to constituents, and support for the arts.