Community engagement

You can attend a listening session put on by City Council members across Minneapolis.

Take part in the search for the next police chief

We invite you to attend a listening session hosted by City Council members. Community members and residents are welcome to share their priorities and qualities in a new police chief. 

Meeting locations were chosen across Minneapolis to make it easier for people to attend a session near them. You are welcome to attend any meeting and share your input. 

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Current listening sessions

Northeast Recreation Center

Facilitated by Council member Payne

Date

Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026

Time of event

5:30 p.m. 

Location 

Northeast Recreation Center
1530 Johnson St NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413

Mt. Olivet Church Sanctuary

Facilitated by Council members Chughtai, Palmisano, Shaffer and Whiting

Date

Monday, Sept. 14, 2026

Time of event

7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Location 

Mt. Olivet Church Sanctuary
5025 Knox Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419

Past listening sessions

Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot

Facilitated by Council members Rainville and Shaffer

Date

Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026

Time of event

6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Location 

The Depot
225 3rd Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55401

Farview Recreation Center

Facilitated by Council members Shaffer, Vetaw and Warren

Date

Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026

Time of event

5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Location 

Farview Recreation Center
621 N 29th Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55411

Sabathani Community Center 

Facilitated by Council members Chowdhury and Stevenson

Date

Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026

Time of event

6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Location 

Sabathani Community Center
310 E 38th St
Minneapolis, MN 55409