The Brief
- A policy to decriminalize the possession of pipes, syringes and other drug paraphernalia was vetoed by Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey.
- The ordinance was narrowly approved by the Minneapolis City Council last week.
- Council members say possessing paraphernalia with drug residue would have remained illegal.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey vetoed an ordinance aimed at decriminalizing the possession of drug paraphernalia after the city council narrowly approved it last week.
Minneapolis mayor vetoes city council drug paraphernalia policy
What they’re saying:
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey released the following statement on the veto:
“We’re focused on helping our neighbors into recovery and access treatment, including through low-barrier housing, shelter, and our Mobile Medical Unit. We support a compassionate response, but compassion does not mean anything goes. Open drug use on our streets is devastating—for residents, families, and small businesses—and we have an obligation to provide the structure that both helps people get better and keeps our streets safe.” …