City Council Members

Our thirteen Council Members work together with the Mayor to pass local laws, policies, and the City’s annual budget.

City Council Members

Council Member Elliott Payne

Ward 1 - Elliott Payne
Council Member Robin Wonsley

Ward 2 - Robin Wonsley
Michael Rainville

Ward 3 - Michael Rainville
LaTrisha Vetaw

Ward 4 - LaTrisha Vetaw
Jeremiah Ellison

Ward 5 - Jeremiah Ellison
Jamal Osman

Ward 6 - Jamal Osman
Council Member Katie Cashman

Ward 7 - Katie Cashman
Andrea Jenkins

Ward 8 - Andrea Jenkins
Jason Chavez

Ward 9 - Jason Chavez
Aisha Chughtai

Ward 10 - Aisha Chughtai
Emily Koski

Ward 11 - Emily Koski
Council Member Aurin Chowdhury

Ward 12 - Aurin Chowdhury
Linea Palmisano

Ward 13 - Linea Palmisano

Find your ward or Council Member

If you live in Minneapolis, one of the 13 Council Members represents your ward.
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About City Council

Council leadership

At the start of each Council term, Council Members select their leaders.

Council committees

The City Council uses a committee system to consider legislative policy.

External Council appointments

Council Members serve on various boards, commissions, and committees.

Council rules

Learn about the rules that govern meetings of the City Council and its committees.

City Council powers and duties

We explain the City Council's official powers and duties.

Legislative glossary

We define legal terms so you can better understand how the City government works.