So, the city released the report we should have had before the November election. We should have had this to compare to the fearmongering from Mayor Frey, Chief Arradondo, several CMs who eventually won, and groups like All of Mpls.

I'm giving notice of intent at our next full city council meeting on 2/10 to introduce subject matter for an ordinance amending the city charter and creating a department of public safety.

Short 🧵: Yesterday, I went the balloon launch and worship service for 15-year-old Deshaun Hill who was killed by gunfire in community. I marched last week in protest of the killing of Amir Locke by MPD. (1/4)

Despite so many tragic things around public safety in Minneapolis, there are glimmers of incredible hope and I hope everyone watches this 📣

The great work of building and expanding alternatives to police response continues, because there was always a plan.

Today a coalition of City of Minneapolis staff, current and former, from varying backgrounds, positions, experiences, spoke truth to power and unmasked the white supremacist culture that permeates the walls of City Hall. Our fight is not over.

There was no search, and there probably won’t be one. Just be better, City.

🧵Today Mpls City Council will be voting on the appt of Heather Johnston as City Coordinator. CCO Staff are asking council to vote no & to open a competitive search process (as was promised by Mayor Jacob Frey months ago).

The retaliation has begun against organizing staff: Mayor Frey intends to dismantle the Office of Performance and Innovation, an office of Black staff with a Black director. 🧵 #whereisOPI

🧵Many folks recently have tweeted about how its hard to talk about what’s going on in Minneapolis without sounding like a conspiracy theorist. Nobody seems to want to openly have this discussion, understandably, out of safety concerns. Local media doesn’t dare report on this.

Minnesota cops said they cannot accept a potential ban on white supremacist affiliation in POST certified officer ranks, cuz it will hurt recruitment. Please let that sink into your every consideration of each and every city/police budget conversation.

George Floyd. Daunte Wright. Amir Locke. Every time a Black person is killed by Minneapolis Police, MN House Republicans has nothing to say but ALWAYS stand in the way of police accountability. We stand with Mary Moriarty's decision to pursue charges in this case. #JusticeforRickyCobbII