Minneapolis Election: Proposed Amendment Creating Pathway For Rent Control Passes
A proposed amendment giving the Minneapolis City Council the authority to enact rent control by ordinance has passed.
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A proposed amendment giving the Minneapolis City Council the authority to enact rent control by ordinance has passed.
St. Paul residents voted Tuesday to pass a rent control policy that will be one of the most stringent in the nation.
With all 136 precincts reporting, 52% of voters supported the question "Shall the Minneapolis City Charter be amended to adopt a change in its form of government to an Executive Mayor-Legislative Council Structure?" That compares to 48% rejecting it.
The vote means the Department of Public Safety will not be created to replace the Minneapolis Police Department, the department which will still be required by the city charter. The reactions came down swiftly upon the rejection of the question, mostly from Republicans holding office.
All eyes are on Minneapolis and Question 2 on the ballot. It's top of mind for the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association annual meeting in St. Cloud on Election Day. They too are waiting to see what voters decide.
The policing question passing would serve as a model for other progressive cities and be a big talking point for Republicans. If it doesn't pass, it would be a major blow in one of the most liberal and progressive cities in the country.
Gov. Tim Walz on Monday co-convened the first Council of Governors meeting under the Biden Administration, an advisory board of government and Cabinet secretaries focused on building state and national collaboration on major national security issues, including matters related to the National Guard.
An amendment concerning the future of policing in Minneapolis is garnering national attention, and voters say it's adding pressure.
It's Election Day, and polls are officially open. Voters will make major ballot decisions in the Twin Cities.
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Once again, eyes across America are on Minneapolis.
Early voting is up 75% in Hennepin County and an astounding 143% in Minneapolis compared to the last city election year in 2017. Lines have been long at the Minneapolis early voting center. Also, a strong turnout is still expected on Election Day.
This week's election in Minneapolis is already one for the history books. Early voting is at record levels, and many residents say they were drawn to vote over the future of the Minneapolis Police Department.
The Supreme Court hearing will focus on the Texas abortion law which virtually bans abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, and awards $10,000 to any citizen who sues someone who made an abortion possible. Even someone driving a woman to an abortion clinic could be sued.
Sunday marks the start of a consequential week in the Twin Cities and voters will be looking at some major issues on their ballots.
