How to Comment on Proposed Changes to City Charter

The Minneapolis Charter Commission is seeking public comments on a proposed amendment to the City Charter related to the future of public safety. People can submit their comments online or provide them directly to members of the commission at a July 15 public hearing.

The proposed amendment, submitted by the City Council, proposes removing the Police Department from the charter and adding a new Community Safety & Violence Prevention Department. Under State law, the Charter Commission is required to review and submit its recommendation(s) on the proposed amendment before a ballot question can be presented to voters.

The first of two virtual public hearings takes place at the next Charter Commission meeting, 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 15. Participation instructions will be published on the City’s website.

Other ways to comment

• Using the online public comment form.
• Emailing councilcomment@minneapolismn.gov.
• Mailing comments to: Minneapolis Charter Commission, City Hall – Room 304, 350 South Fifth St., Minneapolis, MN 55415