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Frey proposes 7.8% property tax increase

8 takeaways from Mayor Jacob Frey’s budget plan that increases property tax levy by 7.8%
Mayor Frey’s $2 billion budget proposal unveiled Wednesday would require a 7.8% increase in the city’s property tax levy. That would raise the total dollar amount levied by $39 million. “This is not an austerity budget,
Mayor Jacob Frey proposes 7.8% property tax levy increase in Minneapolis
The two-term mayor, who's running for reelection in November, laid out his budget priorities for 2026 on Wednesday.
Frey proposes 7.8% property tax increase as part of 2026 Minneapolis budget
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is proposing a 7.8% property tax increase for 2026, a hike he says is necessary to maintain core city services.
Mayor Frey presents 2026 Minneapolis budget [FULL]
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey presents his proposed 2026 budget that would eliminate double-pay overtime for city cops, while also increasing a property tax levy of 7.8% on property owners.
Mayor Frey lays out his proposed Minneapolis budget plan for 2026
The $2 billion budget - under the theme "built to last" - promises no city layoffs, $23 million in "smart savings" and a continued effort to rehab the police dept.
Gov. Tim Walz endorses Jacob Frey for Minneapolis mayor
DFL Gov. Tim Walz has endorsed Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey in his bid for re-election to a third term, despite Frey’s recent failure to secure the party’s backing. “Mayor Frey is a partner I can trust to actually deliver progressive policies that improve people’s lives,” Walz said Thursday in a statement released by Frey’s campaign.
Mayor Frey's budget proposal could impact Minneapolis police
A proposed 2026 budget for the City of Minneapolis would end "double-time" overtime pay for the city's police in an effort to trim expenses, and keep property taxes lowered, going forward.
Minneapolis mayor unveils $2B proposed budget for 2026
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey's proposed $2 billion budget for 2026 focuses on no staff layoffs, $23 million in smart savings, and investments in infrastructure.
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MPD officers lose post-shift earning power in budget proposals

Minneapolis police seem likely to lose some earning power as the mayor and city council set about trimming the city budget.

Mayor Frey to suggest ending double OT pay for officers

MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is expected to suggest ending double overtime pay shifts for officers in an ...
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Will Minneapolis’ Somali voters decide the mayoral race between Jacob Frey and Omar Fateh?

Said Farah, 46, has lived in Minneapolis since 2000, previously voted for Frey, and plans to support him again this fall. He ...
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Minneapolis budget: Police double-time overtime pay could be eliminated in 2026

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A proposed 2026 budget for the City of Minneapolis would end "double-time" overtime pay for the city's police in an effort to trim expenses, and keep property taxes lowered, ...

Mayor Jacob Frey raising big bucks; Fateh fundraising gets big boost after DFL endorsement

Fateh’s campaign manager, Akhi Menawat, said he isn’t surprised Frey is out-raising Fateh, but said the campaign got a major ...

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz endorses incumbent Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for reelection

Incumbent Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has earned Gov. Tim Walz's endorsement for reelection, despite failing to earn his own ...