Mayor Frey's 2025 priorities

Minneapolis, MNLocal News

Mayor Jacob Frey has unveiled his ambitious priorities for 2025, emphasizing a progressive agenda that aims to reshape Minneapolis through community safety, affordable housing, and economic inclusion. His vision includes enhancing police reform efforts, expanding the Minneapolis Police Department, and strengthening community safety services to ensure equitable outcomes. The mayor also prioritizes the creation of affordable housing, aiming to reduce racial disparities in homeownership and support families through programs like Stable Homes, Stable Schools. Economic opportunities for Black and Brown entrepreneurs are pivotal, with initiatives designed to foster generational wealth and support small businesses. City officials, including Margaret Anderson Kelliher and Toddrick Barnette, echoed the importance of collaboration in achieving these goals, particularly in light of the ongoing challenges posed by homelessness and substance use disorders.

Frey's roadmap for 2025 reflects a commitment to excellence in city services and the need for strategic direction in addressing critical local issues. As the city navigates these priorities, the mayor's agenda seeks to create a Minneapolis that is not only safe but also equitable and sustainable for all residents. The collective effort of city staff and community members will be vital in driving real change in the coming years.

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