Dear Neighbors,
On Tuesday, House Republicans unveiled a package of proposals to improve public safety and curb the recent spike in murders, carjackings, and other crimes in the Metro area.
2020 saw violent crime spike 21% in Minneapolis and 25% in Saint Paul, and as of May, Minneapolis has seen more than double the number of murders compared to a year ago.
This massive spike in serious crime has resulted in significant issues for the metro area. We know that the Minneapolis Police are critically understaffed, but the city has refused to step up to provide the resources necessary to keep communities safe. Judges and prosecutors are also failing to hold criminals accountable with plea deals and stayed sentences, and it's hurting public safety by putting criminals back on the streets with tragic consequences.
Our proposals include:
Minnesotans deserve to feel safe in their homes and neighborhoods and it is way past time to significantly address the crime problem in the Twin Cities. I hope that Democrats will get serious about this and join us in working to empower law enforcement to secure our cities.
Staying in Touch
Please do not hesitate to reach out to me to share your thoughts, questions, and concerns as it relates to state government. I can be reached at 651-296-4229 or via email at rep.glenn.gruenhagen@house.mn.
Have a great day,
Glenn