Politics & Government
Mpls. City Council Overrides Frey Veto Of Public Safety Ballot Question Language
The ballot language already written stays by a 9-4 vote overriding Mayor Frey's objection.
August 21, 2021
The Minneapolis City Council has voted to override Mayor Jacob Frey’s latest veto of the public safety charter amendment ballot language, after coming up with new ballot language hours before the deadline.
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The city council approved by a vote of 9-4 the following ballot language:
“Shall the Minneapolis City Charter be amended to strike and replace the Police Department with a Department of Public Safety which could include licensed peace officers (police officers) if necessary, with administrative authority to be consistent with other city departments to fulfill its responsibilities for public safety?”
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