The Minneapolis mayoral race is intensifying, with candidate Omar Fateh, a member of the Minnesota Senate, emphasizing the need for a leadership that addresses current city challenges. Fateh is running a grassroots campaign focused on building a city that works for all residents, highlighting his legislative achievements such as passing free college for working-class families, advocating for a living wage for gig workers, and investing in public safety. He criticizes the current mayor for failing to deliver meaningful change, citing broken promises and political vetoes. Fateh advocates for policies like raising the minimum wage to $20 an hour by 2028, rent stabilization, and defunding federal immigration enforcement agencies to protect immigrant communities. He emphasizes the importance of public safety reform, including funding for police accountability and officer wellness. Fateh frames his campaign as a fight for the city’s potential, appealing to working-class, immigrant, and renter communities, and positions himself as a candidate ready to meet Minneapolis’s urgent needs. The race also involves other voices, including Mayor Jacob Frey, who stresses policy implementation over values, and ongoing commentary about the city's political future.