MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says the city is wrapping up a “historic” year full of “significant progress,” and pointed to more affordable housing, public safety projects, more green space and proactive climate initiatives as proof of its achievements.
“I’m optimistic. I’m more optimistic than I’ve been before,” Frey said.
Frey is getting ready to seek a third term in 2025, but he spent much of Monday reflecting on 2024, looking back on what he calls progress and challenges. As in previous years, police recruitment remains a top priority .
“Recruitment and applications are up by 45%. And we are looking to capitalize on that going into next year,” said Frey.
As he did earlier this month , Frey talked about his disappointment that the nearly $2 billion budget passed by the Minneapolis City Council slashed officer recruitment funding.
“But we are still going to make it happen and I think in 2025, notwithstanding what happened at the city council, we are going to continue this trajectory of really bringing officers in,” said Frey.