Jeremiah Ellison | |
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_(cropped).jpg) Ellison in 2021 | |
| Member of theMinneapolis City Council from the 5th ward | |
| Assumed office January 2, 2018 | |
| Preceding | Pearll Warren |
| Preceded by | Blong Yang |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1989-10-23)October 23, 1989 (age 36) Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Political party | Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party |
| Parent(s) | Keith Ellison Kim Ellison |
Jeremiah Bey Ellison (born October 23, 1989) is an American politician and artist serving as a member of theMinneapolis City Council, representing Ward 5. Ellison is a member of theMinnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party.Attorney General of MinnesotaKeith Ellison, a formerU.S. Representative, is his father.
Ellison was born and raised on the north side ofMinneapolis.[1] His father isKeith Ellison, a former member of theUnited States House of Representatives serving as theAttorney General of Minnesota.[2]
Ellison began attendingJuxtaposition Arts at age six. For high school, Ellison attendedThe Blake School[3] where he played football and graduated in 2008.[4] After attending college for one year, Ellison dropped out to focus on his art. He paintsmurals, teaches art, and has worked on comic books.[2]
Ellison was arrested at a 2013protest for a $15minimum hourly wage. He later became involved in the protests over the 2015shooting of Jamar Clark.[2] In December 2016, Ellison announced his candidacy forMinneapolis City Council in the November 2017 elections.[5] Ellison defeated the incumbent councilmember, Blong Yang.[6] As a councilmember, Ellison has advocated for greater protections for renters and has pushed the city to considerrent control.[7] In 2020, Ellison spoke out against themurder of George Floyd and the actions taken by police in the subsequentGeorge Floyd protests.[8] 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.[9]
As of August 2024, Ellison is an uncommitted delegate to the2024 Democratic National Convention, where on Wednesday night he took part in asit-in protest until the DNC leaders allow Palestinian voices to be heard on the convention floor.[10]
In November 2024, Ellison announced that he would not seek re-election to the Minneapolis City Council.[11]
In fall 2025, Ellison accepted a full-time in-person fellowship at Harvard University in Massachusetts while attending council meetings virtually.[12]