Voter Decisions on Public Safety in Minneapolis

This chapter delves into the significant choices facing Minneapolis voters regarding the mayoral reelection and a referendum aimed at replacing the city’s police department with a Department of Public Safety centered on public health. It explores the divide within the Democratic Party over police reform, highlighting debates on resource allocation and the evolving language used in these discussions, such as the declining support for the phrase 'defund the police.' The complexities of these issues underscore the potential national implications for policing reform as cities reassess their strategies in light of rising crime rates.