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Andrea Jenkins Retires, Leaves Legacy of Equity and Reform

3/21/2026

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Andrea Jenkins, the first out transgender Black woman elected to public office in the United States, retired from the Minneapolis City Council in January after eight years.
Her tenure included events like George Floyd's murder and a federal immigration crackdown.
She declared racism a public health crisis and backed a statewide ban on minors' conversion therapy.
She helped enact public safety reforms, creating the Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Department.

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Andrea Jenkins, the first out transgender Black woman elected to public office in the United States, retired from the Minneapolis City Council in January after eight years.
Her tenure included events like George Floyd's murder and a federal immigration crackdown.
She declared racism a public health crisis and backed a statewide ban on minors' conversion therapy.
She helped enact public safety reforms, creating the Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Department.