EXPLAINER: Minneapolis Policing Budget

By: Natalie Mazey

Outlets: Minnesota Women's Press

Published: October 9, 2026

Words: 1,556

Last Updated: 4 days ago

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Mayor Jacob Frey’s proposed 2027-28 budget allocates $246.8 million to the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) in 2027 alone — more than the combined budgets of the Fire, Public Works, and Health departments. Of every $1,000 in 2027 property taxes, about $223 goes to policing.

As the city faces proposed property tax increases amounting to 11.3 percent — alongside cuts to public services, park hours, and municipal positions — public debate has intensified over funding priorities …

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