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With upcoming elections in 2025 for all 13 Minneapolis city council members, Walters emphasizes the crucial need for voter engagement. He believes that the current leadership has failed to recognize the necessity for change, and he calls for candidates who can propose and implement practical solutions to restore Uptown's vibrancy.

A Broader Impact

Beyond financial losses, Walters shares the personal toll of witnessing the city's decline. As a resident and business owner in Minneapolis, the violence and homelessness that have permeated the area have created a sense of despair. The normalization of such issues has desensitized the community, transforming once-safe streets into areas marked by fear and instability.