Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey laid out his vision for the next four years during the state of the city address on Tuesday morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He highlighted efforts to strengthen public safety here in Minneapolis \u2013 which has been one of his top priorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The city has also been working to tackle addiction in Uptown and bring revitalization to the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In an effort to bring people back to Uptown, Frey announced that there will now be free parking on Fridays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As the city has been taking a collaborative approach to target crime, applications to become a Minneapolis police officer are up 200%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Frey also mentioned his goal to expand affordable housing, including making it easier to build accessory dwellings in your backyard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He spoke about the challenges Minneapolis has endured lately, saying there\u2019s a responsibility to still do better even when not in crisis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cPeople need to be safe, and they need to feel safe. That requires a comprehensive safety approach, which in turn requires a fully staffed, fully functioning police department that delivers,\u201d Frey said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The mayor is now in his third term in office, after being re-elected in November 2025, with nearly 42 percent of first-choice votes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n