Minneapolis mayoral candidate DeWayne Davis, in his own words

DeWayne Davis, a pastor and candidate for mayor of Minneapolis, prioritizes homelessness and police reform in his campaign. He plans to work with the City Council to enhance the city's inadequate homelessness response. Davis also seeks to ensure compliance with a court-enforceable settlement agreement related to police reform, fearing it may become a superficial exercise. He notes the necessity of leadership that fosters cultural change within the Minneapolis Police Department. Davis recognizes the ongoing challenges but remains hopeful about improvements stemming from new cohorts of police officers.

His experience as a lobbyist and pastor shapes his perspective on the city's pressing issues. He advocates for collaboration among city officials and nonprofit organizations to create affordable housing solutions. Davis aims to engage nonprofits in developing projects that provide rents affordable to low-income residents.