Morning Edition

Minneapolis council member Rainville on mayor's budget plan

Council member Michael Rainville speaking
Council member Michael Rainville speaks on June 25 ahead of the Minneapolis City Council vote to repeal the bathhouse ban.
Liam James Doyle for MPR News

With a budget gap looming, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is proposing layoffs and an increase in the city's property taxes. His new 2027 budget proposal also includes more money for police overtime, fire and some other city services.

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Michael Rainville, a Minneapolis City Council member, about the mayor’s budget proposal and the financial challenges facing the city.

Listen to the full conversation by clicking the player above.