Overview
- Time cited Frey’s leadership during Operation Metro Surge and his public demand that federal agents leave the city.
- ICE and U.S. Border Patrol agents deployed for the surge shot and killed residents Renee Good and Alex Pretti in January, triggering citywide outrage.
- The Time profile says he is working to restore basic services and business activity after fear from the surge hollowed out daily life.
- Frey later vetoed a City Council plan to temporarily double the pre-eviction notice period for renters affected by the disruption.
- The council failed to override the veto, and Frey pointed to rental assistance while setting third-term priorities of housing, safety and economic opportunity.