Why are you running for mayor?

“I'm running for mayor because I believe Minneapolis is heading in the wrong direction. If we’re not careful, we’ll end up like Detroit, where working-class families were pushed out of their homes, and low-income families became the next unhoused neighbors. With my background and experience, I believe I can help stop that from happening and lead real change to turn this city around.”

As mayor, how will you advocate for immigrants and communities of color?

“Yes. I will continue to advocate for those who feel unheard. I stand for them, and I stand with them. Their safety, dignity, and right to exist freely in our city is not just their fight; it's our collective fight. These are our rights being violated, and I refuse to stay silent.

“We are all immigrants in one way or another. Our stories, roots, and struggles may look different, but our humanity is the same. In that shared humanity, we find our strength.

“It’s time to rise together, protect one another, and build a city where no one is left behind. I am not backing down, and I won't let anyone be pushed aside.”

Should homeless encampments be allowed to exist in Minneapolis? When should the city clear homeless encampments?

“Our city should not have to deal with encampments at all. We have new apartment buildings going up every other week, yet many of them sit empty. Why aren’t we talking about the real issue of homelessness? For years now, the Minnesota government has allowed busloads of unhoused individuals from other states to come here places like New York and New Orleans. While we should absolutely take care of our own residents in need, we can’t fix this crisis if other states continue sending their unhoused populations here. Minneapolis cannot solve this problem alone. It’s time we put pressure on those states to stop shifting their responsibilities onto us.”

Do you agree with how the city handled its presence at the federal drug investigation on Lake Street in June, and how can Minneapolis improve its response in future incidents?

“No, I believe that if the Mayor and Police Chief knew what was happening, they should have informed the City Council at the very least, the council member representing the ward where the incident occurred. The city should have also sent out an alert to notify residents in the area to stay put, as authorities were actively searching for someone. The alert should have clearly stated: For your safety, please remain where you are if possible.”

Do you support the policing reforms in the recently abandoned federal consent decree against Minneapolis police? If yes, how should the city ensure these reforms are enacted?

“I do not believe the Minneapolis Police Department can simply be reformed — we are far beyond that point. What we need now is a mayor who is ready to rebuild the department from the ground up, with peace officers who are truly committed to building real relationships with the people who live and work in this city. Rebuilding trust and mutual respect between the community and law enforcement must be our priority. That’s how we move forward — together.”

How can the city make up for lost federal grants and revenue due to cuts from the Trump administration?

“Litigation has shown to be effective recently, a federal judge ruled that the Trump administration cannot legally withhold federal funding from sanctuary cities.”