The very first recipient of the City of Minneapolis’ Martin Luther King Jr. Award, Jacob has tirelessly worked to achieve social justice and civil rights for ALL Minneapolis residents.
· Organized the Big Gay Race, which mobilized nearly 7,000 people, and raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to fight the marriage amendment.
· Represented tenants facing homelessness following the North Minneapolis tornado
· Helped start Isuroon, an organization dedicated to the empowerment and health of Somali women
· Helped found NE Votes NO, which successfully mobilized Northeast Minneapolis during the 2012 election cycle
· Leads the charge in bringing mandatory mediation for foreclosure victims to Minneapolis and Saint Paul.
Our campaign drove record precinct caucus turnout, uniting people of all ages and backgrounds around one common cause ... to move the Third Ward of Minneapolis forward.
Bringing our communities together: Jacob mobilized nearly 7,000 people, and raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to fight the marriage amendment.
At the Third Ward DFL endorsing convention, 74% of the delegates were Frey supporters.
Able to work with city officials, state and federal legislators to secure the very best for the 3rd Ward.
Jacob winning the DFL endorsement sent a clear message ... the Third Ward wants new leadership at City Hall.
