Vote YES on City Question 1: Government Structure
Charter for Change is a city-wide, non-partisan, grassroots group of Minneapolis residents who believe the future of Minneapolis is at stake.
Our goals
Pass City Question 1: Government Structure: Executive Mayor-Legislative Council to end dysfunction in Minneapolis city government
Make our city just and safe for every person binomo copy trading
Make our city government accountable, effective, responsive, and capable of reforming the police department
Provide fact-based analysis of the interplay of the proposed charter amendments on government structure and public safety
In the News
Star Tribune op/ed (10.28.21): Counterpoint: Mayor, council would both be stronger after reform
WCCO Radio (10.29.21): Interview with Kathleen O’Brien on Question 1
Star Tribune op/ed (10.22.21): As a former Minneapolis finance chief, I favor Question 1 on government structure
Star Tribune editorial board (10.3.21): “Vote ‘yes’ on ‘strong mayor’ question
Minnpost Community Voices (10.6.21): “How Minneapolis can fix its ‘too many bosses’ problem at City Hall
Star Tribune opinion (9.19.21): “‘Strong mayor’ saga is a long story in Minneapolis” (Lori Sturdevant)
Star Tribune (9.17.21): “What you need to know about the Minneapolis charter amendments
Star Tribune op ed: “‘Strong mayor’ amendment is the one that really matters” (Stephen Bubul)
Star Tribune op ed: “The executive-mayor amendment must pass” (Jay Kiedrowski)
Star Tribune op ed: ”Informed vote on government structure amendment in Minneapolis is is ‘yes’” (Pat Kovel-Jarboe)
Mill City Times op ed: “Government structure, what it’s about and why you should care” (Mary Moos)
Minnpost: “What to know about Minneapolis’ government structure ballot measure” (Solomon Gustavo)
Star Tribune editorial board: “Seeking a stronger, more efficient Minneapolis city hall”
Southside Pride letter to the editor: “Vote yes on government structure charter amendment (Catherine Jordan)
Star Tribune commentary: “Mind your language … on charter amendments” (Sharon Sayles Belton, Kathleen O’Brien, William (Bill) English, Andrew Duff, Catherine Shreves)
What’s the problem?
City Governance
A recent study revealed widespread dysfunction and confusion within Minneapolis city government. The city has 14 bosses, with a Mayor and 13 City Council members. Lines of authority are unclear and accountability is blurred, creating a system http://binomo-co.in/binomo-copy-trading that is ineffective, inequitable, complex and costly. The Minneapolis Charter Commission’s proposed amendment will make our city government work for everyone.
Public Safety
A public safety charter amendment by petition from Yes 4 Minneapolis proposes removing the police department from the charter, replacing it with a Department of Public Safety that reports to 14 bosses (Mayor and 13 Council Members), and allowing law enforcement “if necessary.”
Charter for Change is part of the non-partisan alliance Minneapolis Together, a group comprised of Minneapolis residents, organizations, and businesses concerned that the city’s current path to change is reckless and divisive. Only when we see and hear each other as neighbors will we find binomo-co.in/binomo-copy-trading that common ground and Minneapolis can become a place where all may prosper.