Council Minute January 21
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Federal immigration enforcement actions in Minnesota
Bloomington City Council official statement on immigration enforcement
City of Bloomington community resources and support services
Separation of local policing from federal immigration enforcement
Supporting city employees and police department personnel
Outreach to affected businesses by Port Authority staff
Notable Quotes (3)
The Bloomington City Council affirms our long-standing commitment to being a welcoming and inclusive city.
Inclusive policyReading the council's official statement.
Local police are charged with protecting public safety, preventing crime, and building trust, not enforcing federal civil immigration law.
Policing policyClarifying the role of the Bloomington Police Department.
We strongly condemn militarized raids that terrorize families, destabilize neighborhoods, and erode trust in government.
Immigration enforcementOfficial council stance on federal enforcement tactics.
People (3)
Tim BusyMayor
Delivering the weekly council minute and summarizing the city's stance on recent federal actions.
Renee GoodN/A
37-year-old killed in a federal immigration enforcement action in Minneapolis.
Zach WalkerCity Manager
Attended police roll call briefings to express support for officers.
Places Mentioned
Bloomington, MinnesotaMinneapolis, Minnesota
Events & Meetings (2)
- January 19th - Week of the Council Minute
- No council meeting for the week of January 19th due to MLK holiday