Jeremiah Ellison facts for kids
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Jeremiah Ellison
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Ellison in 2021
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| Member of the Minneapolis City Council from the 5th ward |
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| Assumed office January 2, 2018 |
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| Preceded by | Blong Yang |
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| Born | October 23, 1989 Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Political party | Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party |
| Parents | Keith Ellison Kim Ellison |
Jeremiah Bey Ellison was born on October 23, 1989. He is an American politician and artist. He serves on the Minneapolis City Council, representing Ward 5. Ellison is a member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party.
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Early Life and Art
Jeremiah Ellison grew up in north Minneapolis. His father is Keith Ellison, who used to be a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. His father is now the Attorney General of Minnesota.
Discovering Art
Ellison started attending Juxtaposition Arts when he was six years old. This is a youth art center. He went to The Blake School for high school. He played football there and graduated in 2008.
After one year of college, Ellison decided to focus on his art. He creates large paintings called murals. He also teaches art to others. He has even worked on comic books.
Public Service and Advocacy
Jeremiah Ellison became involved in community work. He joined protests to help people.
Standing Up for Workers
In 2013, Ellison was part of a protest. This protest was for a "$15 minimum wage." A minimum wage is the lowest amount of money an employer can pay workers. The protest aimed to raise this amount to $15 an hour.
Joining the City Council
Ellison became more involved in community issues. In December 2016, he announced he would run for the Minneapolis City Council. He won the election in November 2017. He defeated the person who held the seat before him, Blong Yang.
As a city council member, Ellison works to help people in Minneapolis. He has supported stronger protections for people who rent homes. He has also pushed the city to think about "rent control." Rent control is a rule that limits how much landlords can raise rent.
Community and Justice
In 2020, Ellison spoke out about the protests that happened in Minneapolis. These protests were against police actions. He serves on several important committees for the city. These include the Business, Housing & Zoning Committee. He is also on the Public Health & Safety Committee.
In November 2024, Ellison shared that he would not run for re-election to the Minneapolis City Council.
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