Reform, money and trust: Council members’ key criteria for Minneapolis’ next police chief

Minneapolis City Council members emphasize reform, fiscal responsibility, and community trust as key criteria for selecting the next police chief. Council members Jason Chavez and LaTrisha Vetaw highlight the need for a candidate committed to police accountability, transparency, and engaging with the community. Disagreements over the reappointment of Community Safety Commissioner Todd Barnette are noted but not seen as directly impacting the police chief search.