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Jeremiah Ellison
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Member of the Minneapolis City Council
from the 5th ward
Assumed office
January 2, 2018
Preceded by Blong Yang
Personal details
Born (1989-10-23) October 23, 1989 (age 35)
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Political party Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party
Parents Keith Ellison
Kim Ellison

Jeremiah Bey Ellison (born October 23, 1989) is an American politician and artist serving as a member of the Minneapolis City Council, representing Ward 5. Ellison is a member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party.

Early life

Ellison was born and raised on the north side of Minneapolis. His father is Keith Ellison, a former member of the United States House of Representatives serving as the Attorney General of Minnesota.

Ellison began attending Juxtaposition Arts at age six. For high school, Ellison attended The Blake School where he played football and graduated in 2008. After attending college for one year, Ellison dropped out to focus on his art. He paints murals, teaches art, and has worked on comic books.

Career

Ellison was arrested at a 2013 protest for a $15 minimum hourly wage. He became involved in the protests following the 2015 shooting of Jamar Clark. In December 2016, Ellison announced his candidacy for Minneapolis City Council in the November 2017 elections. Ellison defeated the incumbent councilmember, Blong Yang. As a councilmember, Ellison has advocated for greater protections for renters and has pushed the city to consider rent control. In 2020, Ellison spoke out against the murder of George Floyd and the actions taken by police in the subsequent George Floyd protests. As of 2024, Ellison serves as the vice chair of the Business, Housing & Zoning Committee and a member of the Administration & Enterprise Oversight Committee and Public Health & Safety Committee.

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