
Jacob Frey
Mayor of Minneapolis
Democrat
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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About
Jacob Lawrence Frey (born July 23, 1981) is an American politician and attorney who has served since 2018 as the 48th mayor of Minneapolis. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party, he served on the Minneapolis City Council from 2014 to 2018 and was elected mayor of Minneapolis in 2017. He was reelected in 2021 and 2025. Born and raised in Northern Virginia, Frey attended the College of William & Mary on a track and field scholarship. He later attended law school at Villanova University. Frey was a distance runner in college and ran professionally, ranking in prominent races and receiving an athletic endorsement. After law school, he moved to Minneapolis, where he worked as an employment discrimination and civil rights lawyer before entering politics.
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Minneapolis mayor wants to cut funding for violence interrupters. But at what cost?

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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey Busts a Move at Black Entrepreneur State Fair

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Minneapolis council member mocked for saying Waymo is killing cats

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Minneapolis Mayor on robotaxi regulation veto: ‘Doesn’t make sense’

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Former Mayor Frey aide sentenced to 33 months for Feeding Our Future role

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Minneapolis police chief search: Mayor Frey on candidates and council approval

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Minneapolis 2027 budget fight: Mayor Frey and Park Board clash over $3.1M gap

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CRINGE: Far-Left Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey Dances to Rap Music at Black Entrepreneur State Fair (VIDEO)

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