Minneapolis council sets two 2027 budget sessions

Two sessions planned

The Minneapolis City Council has scheduled two community listening sessions on the city’s proposed 2027 budget. Both sessions will focus on community input about the budget proposal, giving residents two opportunities to take part in the council’s process.

The sessions concern a future city budget rather than an election or candidate race. They are part of the council’s work on the proposed spending plan for 2027. A proposed budget is not the same as a final budget; the council is seeking public input while the plan remains under consideration.

Community listening sessions allow residents to raise priorities, concerns and questions directly with city officials. Holding two sessions gives community members more than one opportunity to participate in the discussion.

What the sessions mean

The listening sessions place public feedback within the city’s budget process. Comments can help council members identify which parts of the proposal draw support, concern or requests for clarification before they take further action.

Residents interested in the 2027 budget can follow City Council notices for session details and instructions for participating. The key next steps are the two listening sessions, any later council discussion of the proposal and the council’s eventual action on the city budget.

The sessions do not themselves finalize the budget. Any final decision will come through the City Council’s budget process after the scheduled opportunities for community input.