Minneapolis Community Safety Commissioner Todd Barnette will be stepping down from his position at the end of the year, a city spokesperson confirmed. Barnette will remain interim commissioner until the end of the year while a search for a permanent commissioner proceeds. Over the next five months, the spokesperson said Barnette will help to complete the search for the next police chief, oversee the work to open the South Minneapolis Community Safety Center and oversee community safety reform initiatives. Their commitment inspires me, and I’m grateful for the trust our residents and the mayor have placed in me,” said Barnette. RELATED: Frey says he’ll veto Minneapolis City Council rejection of Todd Barnette as community safety commissioner5 EYEWITNESS NEWS will continue to track the latest developments in the search for the next commissioner.