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Council reshuffles Meet Minneapolis executive seat after dispute over downtown representation

Minneapolis City Council · February 19, 2026
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Summary

After heated debate about downtown over‑representation, the City Council amended appointments to add Council Member Schaeffer to the Meet Minneapolis Executive Committee in place of Council Member Wansley; amendment passed narrowly and the full appointments list was approved by the council.

Minneapolis — The City Council amended its list of outside‑board appointments Feb. 19 after an extended discussion centering on representation on the Meet Minneapolis Executive Committee.

Council Member Schaeffer moved an amendment to replace Council Member Wansley on the Meet Minneapolis Executive Committee, saying Ward 7 — which includes the convention center and many downtown assets — had…

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