Proud of this city. Taking this step to get rid of a dysfunctional, expensive, and dangerous part of city administration shows a willingness to be thoughtful and brave about public policy that has characterized other parts of city government for awhile now.

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Minneapolis City Council announces intent to disband police department
"Our commitment is to end our city’s toxic relationship with the Minneapolis Police Department," City Council President Lisa Bender said at Sunday.

Author: Estefan Saucedo
Published: 4:51 PM CDT June 7, 2020
Updated: 4:56 PM CDT June 7, 2020
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MINNEAPOLIS — A veto-proof majority of Minneapolis City Council members announced during a rally at Powderhorn Sunday that they are planning to disband the police department.

City Council members said they will invest in community-led safety initiatives instead of the police department.

"Our commitment is to end our city’s toxic relationship with the Minneapolis Police Department, to end policing as we know it, and to re-create systems of public safety that actually keep us safe," Minneapolis City Council President Lisa Bender said at Sunday’s community meeting.

The council members who took part in the announcement are Cam Gordon, Steve Fletcher, Phillipe Cunningham, Jeremiah Ellison, Andrea Jenkins, Alondra Cano, Lisa Bender and Jeremy Schroeder.

The announcement comes after various entities such as the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis Public Schools, First Avenue, and others decided to end or limit their relationship with the police department.