First came the council’s rejection. Then came the mayor’s veto. Now the veto has stuck, and the cycle can start anew.
That’s where Minneapolis stands regarding the renewal of current Community Safety Commissioner Todd Barnette for another term, a process that could turn out to be a “never-ending loop,” according to City Attorney Kristyn Anderson.
Barnette is one of three cabinet-level nominees who came before the council last week for confirmation; Anderson and City Operations Officer Margaret Anderson Kelliher gained approval, while Barnette was rejected on a 7-6 vote…