Overview: The Minneapolis City Council addressed the decriminalization of drug paraphernalia and appointments within the city’s public safety framework. The council considered an ordinance, known as “Care Over Criminalization,” which aims to repeal local laws criminalizing the possession of drug paraphernalia, aligning the city with state statutes that view drug use as a health issue rather than a criminal one. The meeting also tackled the reappointment of City Attorney Kristyn Anderson and the nomination of Todd Barnette for the position of Commissioner of Community Safety, both critical roles amidst ongoing public safety concerns.