This week, Peter speaks with Minneapolis Mayor and GREATER MSP Board Member Jacob Frey. Mayor Frey shares the critical areas for the recovery and growth of Minneapolis, including public safety, criminal justice reform, relief services for the city's most vulnerable and reimagining the future of downtown. Mayor Frey also introduces Minneapolis Forward, a community-centered coalition developed to rebuild and transform Minneapolis in a way that is just and inclusive.
Video: Minneapolis Forward
Posted by Sasha Choulenina | Tuesday, November 24, 2020
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