Minneapolis mayoral candidate Omar Fateh wants to build a city 'that works for everyone'

Political Landscape & Endorsement - The candidate, Omar Fate, secured the Minnesota Democratic Farmer Labor Party (DFL) endorsement, marking the first time a challenger has unseated an incumbent since 1944 [2][7] - The endorsement signals voter dissatisfaction with broken promises and politics as usual [7] - The campaign is building a broad coalition including workers, union members, teachers, transit riders, immigrants, and long-time DFL members [9] Incumbent Mayor's Performance & Criticisms - The current mayor is criticized for failing to address the murder of George Floyd, the global pandemic, and the affordable housing emergency [3] - The mayor is accused of blocking solutions for renters, essential workers, and the unhoused, and protecting the status quo [3] - The mayor's promise to end homelessness by 2022 has not been fulfilled, with more people unhoused now than when he took office [4] - The mayor is criticized for siding with Uber and vetoing ride-share and labor protections, as well as collaborating with ICE [4][5] Public Safety & Police Reform - Five years after George Floyd's murder, there is still no plan for public safety reform [4][16] - An officer involved in the shooting death of Amir Locke was quietly promoted to a training role, initially defended by the mayor [17] - The candidate believes Minneapolis deserves real accountability in policing, not just empty promises [18] National Political Context - The candidate's win is compared to Zoran Mandani's in New York, highlighting a potential shift in the Democratic Party [12] - The local elections are seen as a catalyst for bolstering democratic organizing and participation across the country [14]