""In 2020, I declared racism a public health crisis, and my colleagues unanimously supported that," says Jenkins, who was vice president of the council from 2018 to 2021 and president from 2022 to 2023."
""That was a really big deal," Jenkins says, and led to a statewide ban on conversion therapy for minors, showcasing the impact of her advocacy."
"The city has reformed its public safety response, with a behavioral crisis team that goes out before or with police if someone is having a mental health crisis."
"The council has created a Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Department as well as a truth and reconciliation work group to fight racial injustice."
Andrea Jenkins served on the Minneapolis City Council for eight years, marking a tumultuous period that included significant events like the murder of George Floyd and the COVID-19 pandemic. She declared racism a public health crisis, which received unanimous support. Jenkins also helped pass an ordinance banning conversion therapy for minors. Her tenure saw the establishment of a behavioral crisis team, a Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Department, and initiatives to support LGBTQ+ issues and promote racial justice.
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