Amid limbo, Minneapolis public safety commissioner Toddrick Barnette to step down by year’s end
- Posted on August 3, 2026
- By Star Tribune
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Minneapolis Public Safety Commissioner Toddrick Barnette, a former judicial officer, will resign before the end of the year following mounting criticism from progressive city council members. The decision comes after scrutiny over significant police budget overruns and inadequate oversight of community violence prevention initiatives. Barnette's departure marks a significant shift in the city's public safety leadership amid ongoing debates about law enforcement spending and accountability.
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