Minneapolis Voting Amidst Police Violence Concerns
Five years after George Floyd's death, Minneapolis' mayor and city council allies claim significant improvements, but critics demand more discipline and police alternatives.
After George Floyd's murder, police violence became a major issue in Minneapolis politics, sparking federal and state investigations and proposals to dismantle the police department.
- A failed 2021 referendum aimed to dismantle the Minneapolis Police Department.
- Police accountability has taken a backseat in electoral debates nationwide.
Police violence became an issue that no Minneapolis politician could avoid.
Critics continue to press for more discipline and alternatives to traditional policing.
Author's summary: Minneapolis votes amidst ongoing police violence concerns.