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Minneapolis Councilman Faces Backlash Over Salary During Fellowship

9/5/2025

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Minneapolis City Councilman Jeremiah Ellison intends to retain his $110,000 salary during a Harvard fellowship, causing discontent among colleagues.
Council regulations mandate physical attendance for meetings and voting, raising doubts about his capacity to perform his responsibilities.
Ellison has been criticized for his progressive political stance, including support for ANTIFA and advocating for police department dismantlement.

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Minneapolis City Councilman Jeremiah Ellison intends to retain his $110,000 salary during a Harvard fellowship, causing discontent among colleagues.
Council regulations mandate physical attendance for meetings and voting, raising doubts about his capacity to perform his responsibilities.
Ellison has been criticized for his progressive political stance, including support for ANTIFA and advocating for police department dismantlement.