The group Yes 4 Minneapolis, which supports amending the city charter to allow public officials to replace the police department with a public safety agency, has gathered roughly $983,000 in donations over the past year, according to a 49-page campaign finance report filed Tuesday. Among the largest donors was MoveOn.Org, a campaign organization based in Washington, D.C. dedicated to "committed to an inclusive and progressive future," according to its website. Local groups Black Visions and Reclaim the Block also donated to Yes 4 Minneapolis. That compares to just $109,000 in funding gathered by an opposing group, All of Mpls, over the past three weeks. Campaign manager, Leili Fatehi, told the Minneapolis Star Tribune the group supports police reform and public safety agencies but does not believe a charter amendment is necessary.

Source: Fox News August 04, 2021 16:18 UTC