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Robin Wonsley (above) has served on the Minneapolis City Council for the past three years.

Robin Wonsley reflects on tense political relationships, socialist beginnings

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published April 24, 2024
The lone independent socialist on the Minneapolis City Council, Robin Wonsley has had a turbulent three year term.
Many say building more housing is the best way to lower the vacancy rate and create affordable housing.

Vacancy rates across Twin Cities being addressed on state, local levels

by Natasha Delion
Published April 21, 2024
Various programs and bills aim to help create affordable housing and lower vacancy rates.
People voting at Machine Shop on St. Anthony Main on Nov. 7, 2023. The ballot initiative was pushed back as council members wished to spend more time talking with constituents.

Initiative letting residents vote directly for city policies withdrawn

by Maya Bell
Published March 17, 2024
Council member Robin Wonsley introduced and later withdrew the ballot initiative, saying it could reappear in the 2025 election cycle.
Despite threats from Uber and Lyft to leave Minneapolis if the ordinance passes, the city council is in favor of guaranteeing rideshare drivers’ wages match the city’s minimum wage.

City Council approves rideshare drivers minimum wage equivalent

by Grace Aigner
Published March 8, 2024
In a 9-4 vote, the city council passed the motion, supporting guaranteed per-mile and per-minute compensation for Uber and Lyft drivers.
Councilmembers Wonsley, Osman and Chavez continue pushing for a rideshare driver compensation policy, hearing a presentation on potential models on Tuesday.

City Council hears models for rideshare driver minimum wage compensation

by Grace Aigner
Published February 12, 2024
After a veto from Mayor Frey, councilmembers Wonsley, Osman and Chavez continue pushing for a fortified compensation model.
Robin Wonsley (pictured above) and students launched a project to fill vacancies in Dinkytown.

Wonsley, student groups kick off project to combat Dinkytown vacancies

by Grace Aigner
Published February 1, 2024
Dinkytown Chronic Vacancy Solution Collaboration aims to match local businesses with the University’s economic environment and community.
Camp Nenookaasi, an encampment site in the East Phillips neighborhood in Minneapolis.

Activists seek change for Camp Nenookaasi unhoused after second eviction

by Natasha Delion and Grace Aigner
Published January 26, 2024
Camp Nenookaasi organizers discuss the effects the eviction has on residents and the City Council’s approach to unsheltered homelessness.
Minneapolis City Hall on March 26, 2023.

Q&A with Ward 2 City Council candidates Robin Wonsley, Michael Baskins

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published November 5, 2023
Incumbent Robin Wonsley and opposer Michael Baskins discuss their respective campaigns.
Construction in the apartments across from Athletic Village.

Preventing a repeat of Identity Dinkytown is a new ordinance’s top priority

by Jack O’Connor
Published October 31, 2023
Councilmember Robin Wonsley talked about her new ordinance and how it would let renters back out of leases if the apartment is not built in time.
Minneapolis City Hall on March 26, 2023.

Minneapolis rideshare left with uncertain future

by Jack O’Connor
Published October 9, 2023
Rideshare driver advocates acknowledge costs may go up for riders.

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