Minneapolis Voting Amidst Police Violence Concerns
Five years after George Floyd's murder, Minneapolis' mayor and city council allies claim significant improvements, but critics push for more discipline and police alternatives.
Author's summary: Minneapolis votes amidst ongoing police violence concerns.
- The murder of George Floyd sparked massive protests, federal and state investigations, and proposals to reform the police department.
- A 2021 referendum to dismantle the Minneapolis Police Department failed.
- Police accountability has taken a backseat in electoral debates nationwide, including in Minneapolis.
After the murder of George Floyd, police violence became an issue that no Minneapolis politician could avoid.
Critics continue to press for more action, despite the mayor and city council's claims of progress.