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The Mayor of Minneapolis is the chief executive officer of the City of Minneapolis, Minnesota, responsible for overseeing the city's administration. As the political and ceremonial leader of the city, the mayor also represents Minneapolis on the state, national, and international levels. The Mayor's Office is located in the Minneapolis City Hall.[1]

Mayor of Minneapolis
Incumbent
Jacob Frey
since January 2, 2018
Government of Minneapolis
SeatMinneapolis City Hall
Term lengthFour years
Inaugural holderDorilus Morrison
Formation1867; 157 years ago (1867)
WebsiteMinneapolisMN.gov

History

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Minneapolis has had a politically diverse set of mayors since its incorporation. In the years since its incorporation, the political representation in the mayoral office has shifted. The city has seen mayors from the Republican, Democratic, Democratic-Farmer-Labor, Farmer-Labor, and Socialist parties, as well as from unaffiliated backgrounds. Notable historical figures include A.A. "Doc" Ames, known for his multiple terms and controversial tenure, Hubert Humphrey, who later became Vice President of the United States, and Sharon Sayles Belton, the first African American and first woman to hold the office.

Term in office

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The term of office for the Mayor of Minneapolis is four years, with no limit on the number of terms an individual can serve. The inauguration of the newly elected mayor takes place in January following the municipal election.

From 1867 to 1878 mayors were elected for a 1-year term. Beginning in 1878 the term was extended to 2 years. The term was extended to 4 years beginning in January 1982, to provide mayors with more time to achieve their programs.[2]

The most recent election for Mayor of Minneapolis was held on November 2, 2021,[3] and the next will be on November 4, 2025.[4]

Role

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As Minneapolis' chief executive officer, the mayor is tasked with enforcing all municipal laws, overseeing and coordinating the activities of city departments, and drafting and presenting the city budget at the close of each fiscal year.[5][6] The mayor holds the authority to approve or veto legislation passed by the Minneapolis City Council.[7]

The Mayor's Office, which includes the mayor and several staffers, is involved in information technology, neighborhood and community relations, public safety, public works, racial inclusion, and climate.[8]

List

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No. Image Name Elected Took office Left office Party
1   Dorilus Morrison February 26, 1867 April 14, 1868 Republican
2   Hugh G. Harrison April 14, 1868 April 13, 1869 Republican
3   Dorilus Morrison April 13, 1869 April 12, 1870 Republican
4   Eli B. Ames April 12, 1870 April 9, 1872 Democratic
5   Eugene McLanahan Wilson April 9, 1872 April 8, 1873 Democratic
6   George A. Brackett April 8, 1873 April 14, 1874 Republican
7   Eugene McLanahan Wilson April 14, 1874 April 13, 1875 Democratic
8   Orlando C. Merriman April 13, 1875 April 11, 1876 Democratic
9   A.A. (Doc.) Ames April 11, 1876 April 10, 1877 Democratic
10   John De Laittre April 10, 1877 April 9, 1878 Republican
11   Alonzo Cooper Rand April 9, 1878 April 11, 1882 Republican
12   A.A. (Doc.) Ames April 11, 1882 April 8, 1884 Democratic
13   George A. Pillsbury April 8, 1884 April 13, 1886 Republican
14   A.A. (Doc.) Ames April 13, 1886 January 7, 1889 Democratic
15   Edward C. Babb January 7, 1889 January 5, 1891 Republican
16   Philip B. Winston January 5, 1891 January 2, 1893 Democratic
17   William H. Eustis January 2, 1893 January 7, 1895 Republican
18   Robert Pratt January 7, 1895 January 2, 1899 Republican
19   James Gray January 2, 1899 January 7, 1901 Democratic
20   A.A. (Doc.) Ames January 7, 1901 August 27, 1902 Republican
21   David P. Jones August 27, 1902 January 5, 1903 Republican
22   J. C. Haynes January 5, 1903 January 2, 1905 Democratic
23   David P. Jones January 2, 1905 January 7, 1907 Republican
24   J. C. Haynes January 7, 1907 January 6, 1913 Democratic
25   Wallace G. Nye January 6, 1913 January 1, 1917 Republican
26   Thomas Van Lear January 1, 1917 January 6, 1919 Socialist
27   J. E. Meyers January 6, 1919 July 3, 1921 Loyalist
28   George E. Leach July 4, 1921 July 7, 1929 Republican
29   William F. Kunze July 8, 1929 July 5, 1931 Republican
30 William A. Anderson July 6, 1931 July 2, 1933 Farmer–Labor
31   A. G. Bainbridge July 3, 1933 July 7, 1935 Republican
32 Thomas E. Latimer July 8, 1935 July 4, 1937 Farmer–Labor
33   George E. Leach July 5, 1937 July 6, 1941 Republican
34 Marvin L. Kline July 7, 1941 July 1, 1945 Republican
35   Hubert Humphrey July 2, 1945 November 30, 1948 Democratic–Farmer–Labor
36 Eric G. Hoyer December 1, 1948 July 7, 1957 Democratic–Farmer–Labor
37   P. Kenneth Peterson 1957 July 8, 1957 July 2, 1961 Republican
1959
38 Arthur Naftalin July 3, 1961 July 6, 1969 Democratic–Farmer–Labor
39 Charles Stenvig July 7, 1969 December 31, 1973 Independent
40 Richard Erdall — December 31, 1973 Republican
41   Albert Hofstede January 1, 1974 December 31, 1975 Democratic–Farmer–Labor
42 Charles Stenvig January 1, 1976 December 31, 1977 Independent
43   Albert Hofstede January 1, 1978 December 31, 1979 Democratic–Farmer–Labor
44   Donald M. Fraser January 1, 1980 December 31, 1993 Democratic–Farmer–Labor
45   Sharon Sayles Belton 1993 January 1, 1994 December 31, 2001 Democratic–Farmer–Labor
1997
46   R. T. Rybak 2001 January 1, 2002 December 31, 2013 Democratic–Farmer–Labor
2005
2009
47   Betsy Hodges 2013 January 1, 2014 January 2, 2018 Democratic–Farmer–Labor
48   Jacob Frey 2017 January 2, 2018 incumbent Democratic–Farmer–Labor
2021
Mayors of Minneapolis by party affiliation
Party Mayors
Republican 21
Democratic 11
Democratic-Farmer-Labor 10
Farmer-Labor 2
Independent 2
Loyalist 1
Socialist 1

Mayor of St. Anthony

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St. Anthony was a city that was incorporated into Minneapolis in 1872. From 1855 to 1872, St. Anthony had 13 mayors.

No. Image Name Took office Left office Party
1   Henry T. Welles April 13, 1855 April 9, 1856 Democratic
2   Alvaren Allen April 9, 1856 August 23, 1856 Democratic
—   David A. Secombe (Mayor Pro-Temp) August 23, 1856 April 7, 1857 Republican
3 William W. Wales April 7, 1857 April 6, 1858 Republican
4 Orrin Curtis April 6, 1858 April 5, 1860 Democratic
5 R.B. Graves April 5, 1860 April 8, 1861 Republican
6   Orlando C. Merriman April 8, 1861 April 1863 Democratic
7 Edwin S. Brown April 1863 April 11, 1864 Democratic
8   Orlando C. Merriman April 11, 1864 April 7, 1865 Democratic
9 William W. Wales April 7, 1865 April 10, 1866 Republican
10   Orlando C. Merriman April 10, 1866 April 7, 1868 Democratic
11 Winthrop Young April 7, 1868 April 10, 1869 Democratic
12   William W. McNair April 10, 1869 April 4, 1871 Democratic
13 Edwin S. Brown April 4, 1871 April 8, 1872 Democratic

References

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  1. ^ "Mayor's Office". City of Minneapolis. December 15, 2023. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  2. ^ "Essay on Political Office in Minneapolis". Minnesota Election Trends Project.
  3. ^ "Minneapolis-St. Paul Election Results". The New York Times. November 2, 2021. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
  4. ^ "What's on the Ballot?". City of Minneapolis Elections and Voter Services. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
  5. ^ "Work Group recommendations". City of Minneapolis. March 4, 2022. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  6. ^ "Budget and finance". City of Minneapolis. August 14, 2020. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  7. ^ Orrick, Dave; Krauss, Louis (January 31, 2024). "Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey vetoes Minneapolis City County's Israel-Hamas resolution". Star Tribune. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  8. ^ Minneapolis, City of (January 12, 2024). "Mayor's staff". City of Minneapolis. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
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