MINNEAPOLIS — Despite a barrage of criticism for a proposal to revamp civilian oversight of the Minneapolis Police Department, a City Council committee narrowly approved the ordinance Wednesday with several modifications.
The current oversight structure "wasn't good enough," said Council Vice President Linea Palmisano at a public hearing in the council chambers. "We get that. Our city deserves more. This is our attempt to do better."
Palmisano joined colleagues Michael Rainville and LaTrisha Vetaw, chair of the Public Health and Safety Committee, in a 3-2 vote approving the measure and rejecting a motion by Council member Robin Wonsley that sought more time to make changes and get community input.
