City, county leaders discuss Walz’s proposed public safety plan

By KSTP

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City and law enforcement leaders held a news conference regarding a proposed public safety plan made by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, and how it would impact communities across Hennepin County.

At 11:30 a.m., Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, Brooklyn Park Mayor Hollies Winston, Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt and Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara – among others – spoke on the topic.

The public safety plan would allow funds to be given to public safety departments.

As 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS reported earlier this year, Walz’s administration announced a revised state budget proposal that would increase the amount of funds being awarded to law enforcement agencies. The proposal calls for up to $550 million to be distributed to cities, counties and tribal governments.

City, county leaders discuss Walz’s proposed public safety plan

Law enforcement and leaders at both the city and county level are speaking out in support of a budget proposal for public safety by Gov. Tim Walz.