Lisa Bender

Lisa Bender is a former Minneapolis City Council President known for her progressive policies and advocacy for housing reform. During her tenure, she was vocal about addressing systemic inequalities and worked on initiatives aimed at creating more equitable housing opportunities, including the abolishment of single-family zoning in the city. Bender's leadership came under scrutiny in the context of Minneapolis's response to the George Floyd protests and the subsequent discussions around police reform and racial justice.