Minneapolis council votes to close city safety office

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The Minneapolis City Council voted to eliminate the Office of Community Safety, a key mayoral initiative after the murder of George Floyd, and move some of its responsibilities to other departments.

On Thursday the Minneapolis City Council voted 9-4 to dissolve the Office of Community Safety and move some of its responsibilities elsewhere.

Progressives on the council have pushed to cut the office, arguing it hasn’t been effective and the move would save the city money as it faces a budget shortfall of tens of millions of dollars. Council members Pearll Warren and LaTrisha Vetaw, who often align with the mayor, joined the vote to dissolve the office.

Council member Robin Wonsley, who opposed the office’s creation in 2022, has championed eliminating the office and said Thursday it &ld...