TakeAction Minnesota calls for the resignation of the St. Paul Police Federation’s Leadership after controversial mailer

Contact: Kenza Hadj-Moussa, 612-386-9556

October 27, 2017

NEWS STATEMENT

Pat Harris must return contributions from all groups associated with ‘Building a Better St. Paul’

(St. Paul)—Today, TakeAction Minnesota joins the call for the immediate resignation of Dave Titus, President of the St. Paul Police Federation, and its entire governing Board. Dan McGrath, Executive Director of TakeAction Minnesota stated:

“Their recent behavior disgraces the entire City of St. Paul which its members serve.  We call on Pat Harris, the St. Paul Police Federation’s endorsed mayoral candidate, to return all contributions from groups associated with ‘Building a Better St. Paul’ PAC including the St. Paul Police Federation and Chamber of Commerce.

‘Building a Better St. Paul’ is more than a hidden money PAC. It’s comprised of people, including Dave Titus and other leaders, who have shown us what they stand for—politicizing crime and violence and dog-whistle racism. They have no place in St. Paul’s politics.  Pat Harris must distance himself from all groups associated with ‘Building a Better St. Paul’ and return all campaign contributions these groups have given his campaign. This is the moment for the Harris campaign to return any and all contributions from these bad actors and make a clean and unequivocal break. 

TakeAction Minnesota members proudly endorsed Dai Thao for St. Paul mayor. He led the fight for real civilian oversight of St. Paul Police. We believe he is the best candidate to lead the city.”

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