Jeremy Schroeder

Political platform statement

Why I am running for this office: After spending almost 20 years doing community advocacy, I ran for public office in 2017 to make sure every resident in Ward 11 could make their voice heard in city hall. I am seeking re-election to continue to represent my district in a way that listens to the community and builds a city that works for everybody. I believe in the value of every single person and think we can only solve the complex problems of our time if everyone is empowered to participate freely and effectively in our government. Building on my successful policy experience as an attorney, as the executive director at multiple nonprofits and now as a City Councilmember, I have authored numerous new programs and policies to accomplish these goals. I have successfully increased the affordable housing in the city, substantially increased the work the city does to fight climate change, and have worked to transform our public safety system into something that keeps everyone safe. While I’m proud of the advances MInneapolis has made in these areas, our work is far from done. I am passionate about continuing this work and believe I can help guide Minneapolis to a safer, more equitable future.