Brennen Brothers, News Editor

On Oct. 15, nine candidates were invited to participate in a Minneapolis Mayoral Forum at Augsburg University in the Sateren Auditorium. The forum was hosted by Augsburg Day Student Government head of staff, Aidan Wippich. 

Laverene Turner wants to be tough on crime and improve the current public safety system. His current vision for the future of Minneapolis includes utilizing technology and propelling ourselves into the 21st century by using renewable energy and ensuring 

children don’t have any worries about playing outside.

Omar Fateh believes that by increasing the minimum wage, making sure basic needs are met and providing youth programming, crime will begin to diminish. His vision for the city includes having police focus on more violent crime and dealing with unhoused neighbors with compassion by giving them housing. Lastly, he wants to work to end environmental racism and have the city be more affordable. 

Charlie McCloud believes that when we monitor people, see who they hang out with, keep an eye on them, and if we see something, we say something, crime will decrease. Her vision for the city is one you could travel to. She wants proper management of the city to allow more people to return.

Xavier Pauke is a Cedar-Riverside resident and cares about people having the basic necessities of food, water, internet and security. Having youth programs, giving children good role models, and teaching what is right and wrong can help prevent crimes. His vision is to ensure everyone has the resources they need.

Jazz Hampton wants to have better public safety by staffing more people and investing in kids to secure future jobs. His vision for the future is to help immigrants, boost believe in school systems, and be able to afford housing and schooling.

Alejandro Richardson wants to hire more people in the police force and give more resources to help prevent crime. His vision includes a working-class resurgence and creating opportunities for people to have sustainable and meaningful jobs.

Kevin Dwire is for the working people. He believes that the economic and moral political crisis around the world is propelling us to another world war. He also wants to use his campaign to speak on Jewish hate and the Israeli-Hamas war. He calls for amnesty for immigrant workers. He wants people to band together to fight for what they need. 

Brenda Short wants peace officers, not police officers. She wants canine teams and bike teams around more often so the community understands they are there for them. Her vision for the city is to make it safe and have electric bikes to donate to students and seniors.

DeWayne Davis believes we have to face challenges and confront the federal government. He wants all parts of public safety to be operating at full capacity. He wants the public safety commissioner and chief of police to have a “comprehensive violence intervention and reduction plan.” His vision is to make the city walkable, affordable and safe and to ensure everyone has a livable wage.

The Minneapolis mayoral election will be held on Nov. 8.