City council races: endorsements

Palmisano Endorsed by DFL
On April 1, at the Ward 13 Democratic Farmer Labor (DFL) Party convention, Linea Palmisano was endorsed for reelection in her race for Ward 13 city council member. She won on the first ballot with votes from 142 of the 193 delegates. Kate Mortenson received 5 votes and 46 people voted for no endorsement. Mortenson said that she intends to continue in the race. The filing deadline for appearing on this year’s city ballot is Aug. 15.

Upcoming DFL Ward Conventions
The Democratic Farmer Labor (DFL) will hold Ward conventions for Ward 7 on May 21 online, for Ward 8 on May 20 online, Ward 10 on May 13 in-person, (location yet to be determined,) and for Ward 11 on May 21 online. See https://minneapolisdfl.org for more information.

Ward 7 Candidate Forum on Energy
There will be Ward 7 city council candidate forum on energy and climate justice hosted by the group, Community Power, on Tuesday, May 9 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Loring Community Arts Center (1382 Willow St.). The candidates who are expected to attend include Katie Cashman, Kenneth Foxworth, Mark Globus, and Scott Graham.