The measure to replace the MPD with a public safety department was ultimately rejected by voters by a 56-44% vote.
Minneapolis charter amendment
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Mpls voters face ‘hot button’ choices Nov. 2
Minneapolis voters on November 2 will vote for mayor and city council members as well as on three ‘hot button’ ballot question.
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On police amendment, let the people decide
Before voters could go to the polls and decide for themselves, the Minneapolis Star Tribune declared in so many words that people are on the whole opposed to the charter amendment.
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Public comments now accepted to remove the MPD from the Minneapolis charter
Members of the public interested in commenting on the city council’s proposal to remove the MPD from the Mpls charter can do so now.