Hennepin County Board rejects resolution condemning use of chemical weapons and less-lethal projectiles
Commissioners also discussed the use of the Government Center's public plaza for protests.
By David Chanen, Star Tribune
April 27, 2021 — 5:56pm
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The Hennepin County Board narrowly defeated a resolution Tuesday to condemn the use of chemical weapons and less-lethal projectiles by law enforcement officers against demonstrators.
Those who voted against it said it was only a symbolic gesture since the County Board has no authority over the County Sheriff's office. The resolution, offered by Commissioners Irene Fernando and Marion Greene, didn't leave room for board members to lay it over for further conversations with law enforcement and community groups.