A biography for Betsy Hodgeshasn’t been written yet.
“Donald Trump has his Twitter account, but so do I, and so do millions and millions of Americans. So the way that we can organize around that is different than what we had in the past, and we can use that tool for good, not just for evil.”
“There are some folks at the teacher's union who aren't big fans of mine, in part, because I have been open and want to make sure everybody is sitting at the table as we talk about education.”
“Part of what makes Minneapolis such a vibrant place to live and work is that we have active residents of all ages.”
“Philosophically, I don't believe in public funding for private sports.”
“I know there are those in the community who, rather than have us invest more in policing, even for community policing, instead want us to disinvest in the police department. We need a police department. We are going to have a police department.”
“As we are pursuing economic growth and economic development, we have to make sure it happens with and by and for everyone. That everyone gets opportunity.”
“Prince was unapologetically different, and he made it okay for his fans to be different and to celebrate their individuality. His social conscience challenged us to look deeper than the skin color of our neighbors.”
“For me, governing starts with people. It doesn't start with bureaucracy. It doesn't start with policy. It starts with people and what people need to thrive.”
“As mayor in an executive position, I have to dress more like an executive, which has been delightful.”
“My first and foremost consideration is the safety of the people of the city of Minneapolis. And my first and foremost consideration is making sure that people can also express their constitutional rights peaceably.”
“I don't have cable. I don't have a DVR.”
“What I like to do is have an opportunity to talk with people in neighborhoods and answer their questions one-on-one. I think it's one of the places I have greatest strength.”
“I pray and meditate first thing in the morning.”
“Together we are bigger than the sum of our parts.”
“Transit builds a city that people choose to live in.”
“What does it mean to have a mayor who has an organizing background? It means I have allies and partners on whom I can call for advice - and that are also holding my feet to the fire already.”
“Physical development fosters learning.”
“I thank the officers of the Minneapolis Police Department, who work hard every day to help people in their most vulnerable moments, keep our communities safe, and build relationships and trust with the public.”
“If Donald Trump wants to harm cities and the people who call them home, he'll have to come through me.”
“I'm a little obsessed with lip balm. When I go to a new place, I'll find the locally made natural lip balms and buy them as my little memento.”