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November 19, 2025 Budget Committee

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Public comments on the Mayor's recommended 2026 budget

Overview of the 2026 budget document and key sections

Maximum property tax levy increase and impact estimation

Funding for the River North innovation district

Support for safety, violence interruption, and unsheltered outreach organizations

Budgetary efficiency in snow removal operations

Co-enforcement of labor rights and workplace advisory funding

Funding request for Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County

Consolidation of homeownership education programs

Notable Quotes (5)

If we can give the staff room to innovate. The outcomes are substantial.

— Anthony Taylor
Innovation District fundingDiscussing the Tower Side Innovation District model.

They're effectively able to assist and mitigate urgent safety issues and oftentimes without the need for police intervention.

— John Edwards
Safety budgetDefending violence interrupters and outreach programs.

Advocating for myself jeopardizes my livelihood. The program supports workers like me in holding my employer accountable to the law.

— Andrew Whites
Labor co-enforcementSupporting co-enforcement programs.

I had, like, seven people that can't get in the building because you got so many people talking about... I guess they're important issues.

— Al Flowers
Meeting accessibilityComplaining about public access to the chambers.

We can eliminate this duplicate pilot and reinvestment every one of those $95,000 in a new unified initiative designed for broad Black equity.

— Leslie Jackson
Budget consolidationProposing redirecting program funds.

People (9)

Aisha ChughtaiChair, Budget Committee

Budget Committee Chair, presiding over the meeting and managing public speakers.

Jane DiscenzaBudget Director

Provided an overview of the 2026 budget document and levy impact tools.

John EdwardsSafety Navigator, Lake Street Council

Advocating for continued funding for violence interrupters and safety ambassadors.

Andrew WhitesLine Cook

Testifying on the necessity of labor co-enforcement due to employer retaliation.

Clarence HightowerExecutive Director, Community Action Partnership (Hennepin County)

Requesting budget inclusion for services provided to Minneapolis residents.

Al FlowersCommunity Member

Criticizing access to the city building and oversight of previous grants.

Leslie JacksonCommunity Member

Proposing the elimination of the East African Home Ownership Education pilot to consolidate funding.

Places Mentioned

Minneapolis City HallRiver North District (Plymouth Ave to Lowry Ave, Mississippi River to I-94)Lake Street CorridorFranklin Avenue Corridor

Events & Meetings (2)

  • Adjourned Budget Committee Meeting: November 19, 2025
  • Final Public Hearing (Truth and Taxation): December 9, 2025 at 6:05 P.M.
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