Minneapolis city Council
all of these people would be worth digging into
Ward 1 - Kevin Reich
Ward 2 - Cam Gordon
Ward 3 - Steve Fletcher
Ward 4 - Phillipe Cunningham
Ward 5 - Jeremiah Ellison
Ward 6 - Abdi Warsame
Ward 7 - Lisa Goodman
Ward 8 - Andrea Jenkins
Ward 9 - Alondra Cano
Ward 10 - Lisa Bender
Ward 11 - Jeremy Schroeder
Ward 12 - Andrew Johnson
Ward 13 - Linea Palmisano
The Council is the legislative branch of the City of Minneapolis. Its thirteen members—each elected from separate wards—work collectively, and in partnership with the Mayor, to enact local laws and public policies that strengthen and preserve the health, safety, and welfare of the community.
As an extension of representational duties, each Council Member serves on a number of outside organizations, associations, and groups. These additional duties enable the City Council to participate in metropolitan, regional, statewide, and national matters that impact Minneapolis and the quality of life for its residents.
City Council Leadership
Council President Lisa Bender
Council President is elected by Council Members and is responsible for setting Council policies and priorities, managing the Council schedule, referring matters to the appropriate standing committees, and appointing the chairs, vice-chairs, and members to the various standing committees.
Council Vice-President Andrea Jenkins
Council Members also elects a Vice-President. The Vice-President acts as Council President whenever he or she is unable.
Majority Leader Andrew Johnson (DFL)
Minority Leader Cam Gordon (Green Party)
http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/council/