Rep Sencer-Mura Talks Recovery Funds, Police Training Center, Waymo and More
South Minneapolis legislator for district 63A, Samantha Sencer-Mura, joins us for an interview to talk about the intersection between local and state politics. We talked about the special role of safe seat legislators, what it takes for the city legislative agenda to be effective, and how to move policy work in the divided legislature. This included insights into issues like funding for municipal recovery, the police/emergency training center proposal, public education, and Waymo trying to get autonomous vehicles legalized.
Recorded 7/8/26.
Alert
Though the massive ICE activity dwindled in the Spring, we still face a determined wannabe-fascist regime. Mill City Hall asks you to plug in and take action:
- Donate to rent support and mutual aid funds
- Defend 612 is an entry-point to local neighborhood organizing
- Monarca continues to provide trainings for regular folks who want to help, and offers a hotline to report ICE activity: 612-441-2881
Don't forget to check out:
- Our Instagram account for clips that are easy to browse and share
- Cam's writings in the 2nd Ward Blog
- Ask Robin to do a portrait of your favorite tree
Meet Rep. Sencer-Mura
- Legislative homepage
- Campaign page
- A couple authored bills mentioned during the podcast:
- Ethnic studies bill as introduced, as actually passed in omnibus and MPR coverage of efforts to undo it
- Autonomous Vehicles bill
(full disclosure: Jesse works for Plural and helped to build the legislative search tool linked above)
Minnesota Families for Public Schools
Rep. Sencer-Mura gave a shout out to this group. Learn more here!
We are 1,200 parents and caregivers from 20+ districts across Minnesota – from Bloomington to Bemidji, Minneapolis to Duluth.
Our vision is strong PUBLIC schools that are the heart of our community.
We believe public schools can and should be the best option for our families.