Minneapolis City Council Weighs Plan To Cut Police Budget

The Minneapolis City Council is considering a measure to reduce the police budget by nearly $8 million, reallocating funds to mental health and violence prevention. This follows a failed attempt to dismantle the department after George Floyd's death. Mayor Jacob Frey opposes the plan, citing concerns over reduced officer capacity and is contemplating a veto.

What action is the City Council considering regarding the Police Department?

• Expanding the department

• Reducing the department's size

• Increasing the department's budget

• Merging with another department

What is the primary goal of the 'safety for all' plan?

• To increase police salaries

• To cut $8 million from the police budget

• To build new police stations

• To hire more police officers

How does the 'safety for all' plan propose to use the funds cut from the police budget?

• For community events

• For new police vehicles

• For police training programs

• For mental health and violence prevention initiatives

What is Mayor Jacob Frey's stance on the proposed budget cut?

• He finds it irresponsible

• He has no opinion

• He is neutral

• He fully supports it

What action is Mayor Frey considering in response to the proposed budget cut?

• Approving it

• Vetoing it

• Ignoring it

• Promoting it