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Neighbors and Friends,
Thank you to everyone who viewed and participated in the SD66 virtual town hall on Tuesday night (video starts close to 7:00). We had a tremendous number of participants offer comments and engage. I am very appreciative of your continued interest in the issues that impact all of us, and specifically, our black and brown neighbors. Over the years we have worked to correct disparities, but the urgency has ramped up and we must enact meaningful and impactful legislation, such as that proposed by our People of Color and Indigenous (POCI) caucus.
We discussed Attorney General Keith Ellison’s working group recommendations to reduce police-involved deadly force encounters. I hope you have time to read these thoughtful and effective proposals.
will not stop working for racial justice until everyone is treated equally under the law.
Special Session
Gov. Walz called the legislature into Special Session on Friday. Among the issues up for discussion will be policing reform. Other issues on the agenda include help for small business, passing a bonding bill, enacting legislation on police accountability and criminal justice reform and rebuilding communities that have suffered property damage following the death of George Floyd.
Public Safety Division holds day-long hearing
On Saturday, the Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Division held a day-long remote hearing to consider the Minnesota Police Accountability Act of 2020, aimed at reimagining and reforming public safety in communities throughout the state.
The series of legislation is contained in three distinct packages: Reforming Accountability, Reclaiming Community Oversight, and Reimagining Public Safety. Measures to be discussed include reforms to use of force, prosecutorial and investigatory reform, changes to incident review procedures, training related to mental health and autism, and more. If you did not see the hearing live, the video will be available from House Public Information Services YouTube channel.
Stay Safe MN – Phase III
On Wednesday, June 10, limited re-opening of dine-in restaurants, gyms, and entertainment venues began. Occupancy rates will be limited based on risk, with an overall occupancy maximum of 250 people. You can learn more here about the Phase III Stay Safe MN plan.
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I welcome your questions and comments anytime. You can call me at (651) 296-3824 or send an email at rep.alice.hausman@house.mn.
Thank you for the privilege of representing you in the legislature.
Sincerely,
Alice
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