I think our cities' deteriorating infrastructure is a silent crisis.
— Betsy Hodges
I know there are those in the community who, rather than have us invest more in policing, even for community policing, instead want us to disinvest in the police department. We need a police department. We are going to have a police department.
I actually don't believe in governance by referendum. I believe that we have a democracy, that we elect people to make decisions.
What I like to do is have an opportunity to talk with people in neighborhoods and answer their questions one-on-one. I think it's one of the places I have greatest strength.
We stand with our Muslim community as President Trump singles them out for attack and unfairly-targeted policy.
I'm a Democrat.
Done right, precision can help clarify, plus it's fun.
I am very clear with people that I am willing and able to make tough choices, and I will do that.
If Donald Trump wants to harm cities and the people who call them home, he'll have to come through me.
When we are all together, we will have a future that is far greater than whatever we could do separate from one another.
Rightly or wrongly, as a woman in politics, you're being judged for what you're wearing, and people are paying attention to that more than they do with men.
We must shout out from the rooftops that Minneapolis is the best place on Earth.
My first and foremost consideration is the safety of the people of the city of Minneapolis. And my first and foremost consideration is making sure that people can also express their constitutional rights peaceably.
What's not fascinating about 'Wonder Woman?' She's powerful. She's strong. She gets her strength from other women. She kicks butt in the world. You know, she's bulletproof, which is appealing. But she also has the Lasso of Truth. That's the thing I would want most, that Lasso of Truth. Because in politics, it would be very handy.
I thank the officers of the Minneapolis Police Department, who work hard every day to help people in their most vulnerable moments, keep our communities safe, and build relationships and trust with the public.
Prince was unapologetically different, and he made it okay for his fans to be different and to celebrate their individuality. His social conscience challenged us to look deeper than the skin color of our neighbors.
Part of what makes Minneapolis such a vibrant place to live and work is that we have active residents of all ages.
Everybody is happier living in a mixed-income neighborhood.
In Minneapolis, we believe in connection, not alienation. We believe in compassion, not indifference. We believe in love, but we are not timid.
Philosophically, I don't believe in public funding for private sports.
What does it mean to have a mayor who has an organizing background? It means I have allies and partners on whom I can call for advice - and that are also holding my feet to the fire already.
Too often when we talk about racial or economic justice, we white people do not see ourselves in the picture. We feel like it's all well and good for other people to do better, but not at our expense, and it won't benefit us.
We need to be able to live in the city without a car; we need to be able to get around. The transit system has to be strong and work for everyone.
My mother's first career was physical therapy, her second was writer, and her third career was president of an organic fertilizer company. And she's driven a tank.
How we live our lives in the Western world has impacts on the rest of the world.
When Trump's cronies are the people attacking you, you know you've done something right.
Together we are bigger than the sum of our parts.
I'm a little obsessed with lip balm. When I go to a new place, I'll find the locally made natural lip balms and buy them as my little memento.
As mayor, I'm charged with a big-picture agenda.
I find that if I don't have enough physical activity in life, I don't do as well with anything else in my life. It's stress relief; it's good health. It's fun. It's alone time, for the most part.
I don't have cable. I don't have a DVR.
The world has a truly historic pope in Francis.
I will never, ever forget the electricity I felt the first time I listened to the 'Purple Rain' soundtrack - and many times since.
For me, governing starts with people. It doesn't start with bureaucracy. It doesn't start with policy. It starts with people and what people need to thrive.
Transit builds a city that people choose to live in.
Every marathon starts with that first mile. But somewhere around mile 16 or 18 - trust me on this - your feet are killing you, you're not sure you can breathe anymore, your mind is frazzled, your body wracked with pain, and all you want to do is stop.
Physical development fosters learning.
True public safety requires a collaboration between law enforcement and the community.
There are some folks at the teacher's union who aren't big fans of mine, in part, because I have been open and want to make sure everybody is sitting at the table as we talk about education.
If we're going to make a city everybody can live in for a lifetime, we need to make sure we are building and growing for everybody.
I have the greatest respect for Chief Harteau. I was a very firm supporter of hers when her nomination was brought forward, and I think that her goals and values are in line with mine when it comes to the Police Department.
Being deliberate in decisionmaking isn't always flashy, but it does get results.
Professional people build relationships by doing the work together.
As mayor in an executive position, I have to dress more like an executive, which has been delightful.
A tailor is a person's best friend as far as I'm concerned, because you can take things that fit OK or look OK, and if you get them tailored, they can be fabulous.
I am very aware that I married up, and I'm lucky for it every day.
I lift weights. It's one of the reasons I get up so early.
Human-induced climate change is a scientific reality, and its effective control is a moral imperative for humanity.
Prince was a child of our city, and his love of his hometown permeated many of his songs. Our pride in his accomplishments permeates our love of Minneapolis.
For the residents of Minneapolis, the loss of Prince is too large to describe. His music brought untold joy to people all over the world. But in Minneapolis, it is different. It is harder here.
