Jamal Osman - Minneapolis Ward 6

10/29/2026

📢 Our city’s budget should reflect the needs and priorities of the people we serve. That begins with listening to you.

Tonight, the City Council will hear from residents about the Mayor Frey’s proposed 2027 budget. I encourage our Ward 6 neighbors to share what is working, where we need to do better, and what matters most to you and your family.

ℹ️ The session begins at 6 p.m. at UROC. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. - with sign-up to speak when doors open. Details are below.

Your perspective matters. Thank you for helping shape our city’s future.

10/15/2026

STATEMENT | Workers Drive Minneapolis

Today, the City Council did not reach the votes needed to override Mayor Jacob Frey’s veto of Workers Drive Minneapolis.

CVP Jamal Osman is disappointed in the outcome, but the work does not end with today’s vote.

Autonomous vehicle technology is coming to Minneapolis. CVP Osman believes commercial robotaxi companies operating on our streets should be licensed and regulated, with clear standards for safety, emergency response, insurance, privacy, accessibility, and accountability.

Workers also deserve a meaningful voice in what comes next.

As CVP Osman has said:

“We can care about accessibility and consumer choice. We can establish strong rules around safety, emergency response, insurance, privacy, and accountability.

And we can care about workers at the same time. Those things are not mutually exclusive.”

Immediately following today’s vote, the ordinance co-authors gave notice that they will restart the legislative process around commercial autonomous vehicles.

CVP Osman will continue working with colleagues, workers, residents, and state leaders to develop responsible rules for this emerging industry.

The vote is over. The work continues.

10/12/2026

My thoughts are with everyone affected by today’s three-alarm fire on East Franklin Avenue - especially the two Minneapolis firefighters injured while responding.

I spoke with Fire Chief Freeman by phone this evening. The injured firefighters are reported to be receiving hospital care in stable condition. I wish them a full recovery, and my thoughts are with their families and fellow firefighters.

Thank you to the Minneapolis Fire Department and all emergency responders working under dangerous conditions to protect our neighbors. We are grateful for your service and the care you bring to this community.

ℹ️ Please avoid the immediate area, keep access clear for emergency vehicles, and follow directions from crews on the scene. For further information, please follow official City and Fire Department updates.

The safety of our neighbors and everyone working to protect them comes first. —J

The Minneapolis Fire Department says two firefighters are hospitalized with minor burns amid a blaze Sunday evening on East Franklin Avenue.

10/06/2026

I was honored to join my colleagues in recognizing September 2026 as Workforce Development Month in Minneapolis. Workforce development helps connect residents to good jobs, supports local businesses, and creates opportunities for young people and families. Thank you to all the workforce professionals and community partners who help our residents succeed every day.

10/02/2026

Mayor Jacob Frey has vetoed Workers Drive Minneapolis - the autonomous vehicle ordinance approved by the Minneapolis City Council on Thursday.

CVP Jamal Osman co-authored the legislation with Council Members Robin Wonsley, Jason Chavez, and Aurin Chowdhury . The ordinance would establish local requirements for commercial autonomous vehicles operating in Minneapolis, including a human safety monitor in the vehicle.

For CVP Osman, the question is not whether transportation technology will change. It will.

The question is how Minneapolis meets that change - and whether the people whose lives and livelihoods are affected have a voice in shaping what comes next.

Rideshare drivers are neighbors, parents, immigrants, and working people. Many depend on this work to help support themselves and their families. CVP Osman has also been clear that his concern is not limited to immigrant drivers. It extends to every driver whose livelihood could be affected as this technology develops.

That human impact remains at the center of his position.

“I know technology is going to change our economy. Autonomous vehicles may very well be part of our transportation future. Minneapolis should welcome innovation, new ideas, and better ways of moving people around our city.

But welcoming the future does not require us to be indifferent to the people whose livelihoods are affected along the way.

We can care about accessibility and consumer choice. We can establish strong rules around safety, emergency response, insurance, privacy, and accountability.

And we can care about workers at the same time.

Those things are not mutually exclusive.”

CVP Osman will vote to override the Mayor’s veto and will respectfully ask his Council colleagues to reconsider the ordinance.

Whatever happens with that vote, the work will continue. CVP Osman will continue working with colleagues at City Hall and state leaders as Minnesota considers how autonomous vehicles should operate, how the public should be protected, and how workers can have a meaningful voice as transportation technology changes.

Read more from KSTP-TV:

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has vetoed the city council's ordinance requiring a human to sit behind the wheel of driverless cars.

10/01/2026

📢🤖Today, the Minneapolis City Council voted 7-6 to approve Workers Drive Minneapolis, legislation co-authored by Council Vice President Jamal Osman and Council Members Robin Wonsley, Jason Chavez, and Aurin Chowdhury .

The ordinance establishes new requirements for commercial autonomous vehicles operating in Minneapolis, including a human safety monitor in the driver’s seat and a prohibition on remote operation. It is scheduled to take effect in October 2027.

For Council Vice President Osman, this is about making sure workers remain part of the conversation as new technology changes our transportation system and our economy.

“We know technology will continue to change the way we live and work. But progress should work for people, too. The thousands of rideshare drivers who work in our city - many of them immigrants supporting their families - deserve to have a voice in what comes next.”

The Council Vice President is calling on Mayor Frey to sign Workers Drive Minneapolis into law.

Innovation can move Minneapolis forward while we continue standing up for working people and the communities that make our city strong.

09/29/2026

🫱🏾‍🫲🏽Join us tomorrow at Elliot Park for a Ward 6 Community Gathering celebrating National Recovery Month.

Minneapolis Neighborhood and Community Relations, in partnership with CVP Jamal Osman, is bringing neighbors and community partners together to connect, support recovery, and recognize the importance of strong families and strong communities.

🗓️ Wednesday, September 30
🕠 5:30 - 7:00 PM
📍Elliot Park
🧃Light refreshments provided

👉🏾All are welcome!

09/18/2026

Early voting begins today.🗳️

For voting hours and information, see the update below from Minneapolis Elections and Voter Services.

It’s the first day of voting! We are open today until 4:30 p.m. and Monday through Friday 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Head to our website for more information!

¡Es el primer día de votación! Hoy estamos abiertos hasta las 4:30 de la tarde y de lunes a viernes de 8:00 de la mañana a 4:30 de la tarde. ¡Visite nuestra página web para obtener más información!

Waa maalintii ugu horeysay ee codeynta! Waxa uu goobta doorashadu furan tahay ilaa 4:30 galabnimo. Iyo Isniinta ilaa Jimcaha 8 aroornimo ilaa 4:30 galabnimo. Macluumaad dheeraad ah waxa aad ka heleysaan boggeena internetka.

Hnub no yog thawj hnub ntawm kev pov npav! Peb qhib hnub no txog thaum 4:30 teev tsaus ntuj, thiab qhib Monday txog Friday txij 8:00 teev sawv ntxov mus txog 4:30 teev tsaus ntuj. Mus saib peb lub vev xaib kom paub ntaub ntawv ntxiv!

09/18/2026

🤖 This week, CVP Jamal Osman joined Council Members Robin Wonsley, Aurin Chowdhury , and Jason Chavez in a Star Tribune commentary explaining their proposed “Workers Drive Minneapolis” ordinance.

The proposal would establish local requirements for commercial autonomous vehicle companies operating in Minneapolis - including a City license and a qualified human safety monitor in the vehicle.

For CVP Osman, an important part of this discussion is the impact technological change could have on workers and families who rely on rideshare driving for income.

Minnesota has spent years developing stronger protections for rideshare drivers, including minimum compensation, pay transparency, insurance requirements, and other worker protections. As autonomous vehicle technology develops, the Council Vice President believes those workers should remain part of the conversation about what comes next.

His position is straightforward: technology can move Minneapolis forward, but innovation should also be evaluated by how it affects the people who live and work here.

“Technology can move us forward, but we have a responsibility to get it right. Innovation should make our city stronger - and simply eliminating jobs does not automatically make something a good deal for Minneapolis.”

👀 Read the full Minnesota Star Tribune commentary:

https://www.startribune.com/driverless-cars-twin-cities-market-waymo-uber-transit/601889606

The Office of Council Vice President Osman welcomes input from residents, workers, businesses, and community stakeholders as the legislative process continues.

Thousands of drivers are facing losing work to autonomous vehicles. Our proposed ordinance would protect their jobs, Robin Wonsley, Jamal Osman, Aurin Chowdhury and Jason Chavez write.