Minneapolis City Council — Transcript

Monday, March 9, 2026

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Minneapolis Residents Demand Accountability Over MPD Collaboration with ICE

Consent decree implementation progress

Public oversight of Minneapolis Police Department (MPD)

Allegations of officer negligence in specific cases

Police overtime spending and budget allocation

Intervention policy and duty to report federal agent conduct

Transparency and public record keeping of meeting comments

Votes (2)

Adopt the agenda as presented

Adopted8 eyes, 1 abstention

Moved by Smith · Seconded by Unnamed

Accept the minutes from February 9th

Adopted9 eyes

Moved by Unnamed · Seconded by Unnamed

Notable Quotes (2)

If unlawful force is being used by any law enforcement officer against any person in the city and one of our officers is there, absolutely I expect them to intervene or they will be fired.

Chief O'Hara
Police conductSpoken on December 4th regarding duty to intervene.

I see Chief O'Hara as my hope for the city of Minneapolis.

Howard Datson
Police leadershipPublic comment during the meeting.

People (10)

Latana ReevesChair

Chairs the Community Commission on Police Oversight (CCPO).

Chief O'HaraPolice Chief

Subject of accountability demands regarding ICE raid conduct and case investigations.

Jay YatesResident

Representing Twin Cities Coalition for Justice regarding MPD's alleged collaboration with ICE.

Loretta VanpeltResident

Raising issues regarding the death of Allison Lucer and police handling of evidence.

Lata TaylorResident

Advocating for justice for women failed by MPD, specifically Mariah Samuels.

Jana WilliamsResident

Demanding community control of police and addressing historical misconduct.

Connor WellsActivist

Representing Communities United Against Police Brutality.

Michelle GrossResident

Criticizing MPD for $5.2M in overtime and lack of intervention against ICE abuses.

Howard DatsonFormer Police Chaplain

Supporting Chief O'Hara and calling for appreciative inquiry in problem-solving.

Anita GatesCommunity Elder

Addressing drug issues and disparities in police attention to people of color.

Places Mentioned

Lake and BloomingtonUptownNorth SidePowder Horn34th and Portland24th and Lindale26th and Nicollet

Events & Meetings (2)

  • Monday, March 9th (Regular Meeting)
  • February 9th (Previous Meeting)
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