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‘I Love The City’: Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey To Run For Re-Election

Frey is in his first term as Mayor after serving on the Minneapolis City Council representing Ward 3.

(CBS News)

January 21, 2021

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has launched his campaign for re-election. Frey is in his first term as Mayor after serving on the Minneapolis City Council representing Ward 3.

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During his time in office, Frey has dealt with a pandemic, the death of George Floyd and riots that left a section of the city nearly destroyed. A rise in gun violence has also plagued his last years in office.

Frey’s campaign announcement included endorsements from Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, the Teamsters Joint Council 32 labor union, former Mayor Sharon Sayles Belton, and other city leaders.

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