Barnette Steps Down as Public Safety Leader | Minneapolis News

Minneapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 3, 2026 · 1m

Minneapolis Public Safety Commissioner Todd Barnette is stepping down at year’s end after a second failed reappointment vote by the city council — but he’ll stay on as interim leader while the city searches for his replacement. The council missed its August deadline, triggering the mayor’s authority to appoint an interim, which Barnette now holds. His departure follows earlier rejection in April over concerns about police department overspending. Barnette says he’s focused on wrapping up key transitions: finding a new police chief, welcoming the new fire chief, and launching the South…