The Minneapolis City Council is reallocating the funds originally designated for a church and nonprofit run by a north Minneapolis pastor who is facing criticism for past statements he’s made.
Members voted last week to deny contract extensions with New Salem Missionary Baptist and Salem Inc. — both run by Rev. Jerry McAfee.
McAfee made threatening comments toward the City Council back in February, and they later put the $643,000 contract with his nonprofit under review. The contract was ultimately pulled after two members of 21 Days of Peace, a separate McAfee nonprofit, were charged in connection with a shooting in March…