Budget Presentations for the 2027 City of Minneapolis Budget

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City Council reviews how proposed 2027 budget would affect City operations

The Minneapolis City Council began hearing staff presentations on the Mayor’s recommended 2027 budget on Monday, Sept. 14. Nearly 40 presentations are planned to help council members assess how the proposed budget would affect City departments and their operations.

Residents can find the presentation schedule and topics on the City’s website and review available materials in the budget presentations file on LIMS.

Meetings will be recorded and broadcast live on the City’s YouTube channel. Schedules may change, so check the City Council calendar for the latest meeting information.

Date and time Presentation topics
Mon, Sept. 14
1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Thu, Sept. 24
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Health
  • Climate Legacy Initiative
Mon, Sept. 28
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Police
Mon, Sept. 28
1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Regulatory Services
  • Homelessness Response
Tue, Sept. 29
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Community Planning and Economic Development
  • Minneapolis Public Housing Authority
Mon, Oct. 5
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Fire Department
  • Emergency Management
Tue, Oct. 6
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • 911/Emergency Communications
  • Neighborhood Safety
  • Arts and Cultural Affairs
Tue, Oct. 8
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Civil Rights
  • Information Technology
  • Technology Improvement Plan
Fri, Oct. 9
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Mayor’s Office
  • Office of City Clerk
  • Office of City Auditor
Tue, Oct. 13
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Settlement Agreement and Consent Decree
  • Human Resources
  • Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Tue, Oct. 20
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • 311 Service Center
  • Neighborhood and Community Relations
  • Intergovernmental Relations Director
Thu, Oct. 22
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Finance and Property Services
  • Communications
  • Assessing
Fri, Oct. 23
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Youth Coordinating Board
  • Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board
  • Minneapolis Convention Center
Mon, Oct. 26
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Performance Management and Innovation
  • Public Works
Mon, Oct. 26
1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Capital projects

Public hearings and budget adoption

The Council also expects to hold public hearings in September and October, giving residents opportunities to weigh in as the budget review proceeds.

The Truth in Taxation hearing and budget adoption vote are expected Tuesday, Dec. 15. The final budget requires at least seven affirmative Council votes and the Mayor’s approval before the end of the year.

Learn more about the City Council’s role in the budget process.

Watch: September 14, 2026 Budget Committee

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