Minneapolis is a city built by people who care deeply about their neighborhoods. But too often, top-down policies and big, speculative projects have left us with debt, displacement, and infrastructure we can’t afford to maintain. We need a different approach—one that prioritizes incremental, people-centered change to build a resilient, prosperous city for everyone.

Public safety is the foundation of a thriving city. Minneapolis must rebuild trust in its ability to keep everyone safe—fairly, effectively, and without political dysfunction. That requires a City Council that leads with clarity, accountability, and a focus on results over rhetoric. Minneapolis must:

• Fully fund and reform public safety services to ensure police, firefighters, EMTs, and violence prevention programs are all equipped to do their jobs well.
  

• Strengthen community-based safety initiatives that prevent crime before it happens by investing in mental health crisis response, youth programs, and neighborhood-driven safety efforts.
  

• Hold leadership accountable for delivering real safety outcomes—safer streets, faster response times, and transparent decision-making.

Brian Strahan is committed to enhancing the safety and accessibility of our neighborhoods by investing in improved sidewalks, crosswalks, and bike infrastructure. He prioritizes Complete Streets that cater to all users—pedestrians, cyclists, transit riders, and drivers alike.

With his design background, Brian understands the critical role that local context plays in effective street design. He values collaboration with residents and local businesses during the design process, knowing that good design leads to vibrant, economically sustainable neighborhoods.

Join Brian in building a safer, more connected community for everyone.

Minneapolis must:

• Stop subsidizing expensive, high-risk projects that don’t pay for themselves.

• Focus on maintaining and improving our existing infrastructure before expanding it.

• Empower neighborhoods to lead their own revitalization with small-scale, low-risk investments that create lasting value.

Minneapolis doesn’t need a grand vision imposed from the top down. It needs policies that let people build the neighborhoods they want to live in, one block at a time. By listening to our neighbors, by supporting public safety, building walkable neighborhoods, and making financially sound investments, we can create a Ward 1 that is unique, affordable, safe, and strong for generations to come.