Neither Governor Walz nor Commissioner Harrington required Mayor Frey’s written request, which they ignored when he made it Thurs May 28 10:55a- Having been “pre-delegated” authority, Commissioner Harrington did not require Governor Walz’ Executive Order to activate State Forces (e.g. 100 State Patrol and 200 National Guard, as he did by call and text.)
- Neither Executive Order 20-01 or 19-22 overrode State Statute 12 Subd 2B“Nothing … limits the governor’s authority over or command of the National Guard”
- Neither Governor Walz nor Commissioner Harrington required Mayor Frey’s written request, which they ignored when he made it Thurs May 28 10:55a
If Governor Walz or Commissioner Harrington had promptly activated adequate response – lives, livelihoods, homes, jobs, infrastructure – could have been saved.
