Minneapolis progressives oppose Floyd-era safety reforms
Minneapolis City Council leaders proposed eliminating the Office of Community Safety, established in 2022 to coordinate public safety services such as mental health response and violence prevention. The move, cited by proponents as reducing bureaucratic waste, faces opposition from Mayor Jacob Frey, who warned it could threaten existing programs. The proposal follows scrutiny over violence prevention spending and a recent audit revealing deficiencies in oversight of community-based programs.
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