Aisha Chughtai

@aishaforward10.com

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renter, former union organizer, eldest daughter to a Muslim immigrant family • socialist • representing Ward 10 on the Minneapolis City Council • she/her

Fundraising text from Governor Tim Walz reads: “Hey, it’s Tim Walz. I just got off the air with Anderson Cooper live in Minneapolis. Here’s what I told him: 𝙄’𝙫𝙚 𝙣𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙗𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚 𝙖 𝙈𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙩𝙖𝙣. Donald Trump is trying to make an example out of Minnesota. His message? Sit down, shut up, and fall in line. But here’s the catch: If he’s trying to make an example out of us, I’m damn proud of the example we’re setting. We’re meeting fear and division with decency and generosity, and we’re not backing down. The Trump administration is picking legal battles with me in the hopes that I’ll stop defending you. 𝗜𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸. I will never give up on defending Minnesotans – but these legal fights are expensive by design. So if you have $10 or $20 to chip into my legal defense fund, it’ll go a long way: twalz.com/l/jFcQQd Thank you for all of your support. Whether you can donate or not, if” Remaining text continues on next screenshot.
Screenshot of Guardian article. It reads: ‘Our spirit can’t be broken’: Minneapolis council member on resisting Trump’s immigration crackdown
Photo of Aisha and the folks mentioned in the post walking on the sidewalk together.
Selfie of Aisha and her neighbor. Both are returning from voting!
Selfie after voting at MCAD. From left to right: Aldona holding a fast asleep baby Sabina, Halley, Brandon, Akhi, Aisha, and Graham.
Graphic reads: “GOTV Rally and Doorknock with Ilhan Omar November 3rd • 5:00pm Sabathani Community Center 310 E 38th Street”
Graphic reads: “Ward 10 Works Together Labor for Aisha Knocks with Omar Fateh for Mayor, Michael Wilson for Park Board At-Large, and Jason Garcia for Park Board District 4. Saturday, Oct 11 1-4pm • Mueller Park Saturday, Oct 25 1-4pm • Whittier Park”
Flier reads: Candlelight Vigil for Annunciation Catholic School Wednesday, August 27 8pm-9pm Lynnhurst Park 1345 W Minnehaha Parkway - Gathering on the North side of 50th Bring an electric candle to honor those lost with light & solidarity. Due to limited parking we ask all those able to walk or bike.
Aisha Chughtai raising her badge in the Ella Baker School auditorium and voting with delegates.
Graphic of CM Emily Koski’s endorsement of Aisha. Quote: I’ve come to know Aisha as someone who is relentless in advocating for her neighbors. While we don’t agree on every issue, that has never stopped her from working with me to accomplish a goal for her community. She works across differences and treats everyone who works with her with dignity and respect. If you believe, as I do, that what our city needs is leaders ready to find common ground in order to serve the people of Minneapolis - then join me in supporting Aisha Chughtai for re-election.
Story from the Minnesota Star Tribune about the cancelled iftar hosted by Muslim Council Members: https://www.startribune.com/minneapolis-city-council-muslim-iftar-cancelled/601235431
Minneapolis is a progressive city. Minnesota has the highest voter turnout in the country, lead by the highest-turnout precincts in Minneapolis — that translates to some of the largest vote margins in the nation. Our state has been a pale blue dot in a vast expanse of red since Ronald Reagan swept the nation in 1980, and Minneapolis has carried statewide outcomes ever since. So if Minneapolis is so reliably left-leaning, why are our local elections so contentious? The answer is simple — the strength of the donors. The donor base in Minneapolis flexes its power under many names, but the most influential organization to put its thumb on the scale in recent municipal elections is All of Mpls. All of Mpls is a corporate-backed super PAC that was created by the Chamber of Commerce. Its purpose is to advance the interests of its large donors who are able to maximize their profits by influencing outcomes at City Hall. Their track record is to uplift the mayor and to attack the City Council because they see us on the council as a threat to their interests. They have been effective at influence because they have been able to convince people to be outraged about City Council while deflecting any accountability for the mayor. The names of these super PACs may change, but their donors are a consistent force in our local politics.
Aisha speaking to SWAE Mpls members
Aisha reading to students at Whittier Elementary.