The Brief
- Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is recommending a 2.5% budget increase for the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board in 2027, while the board is pushing for nearly 6%.
- The gap between the park superintendent’s recommended budget and the mayor’s proposal is $3.1 million.
- The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board voted unanimously to push for a 5.86% increase.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and mayor’s office are at odds over how much money the city’s parks should get in 2027, and the stakes include jobs, recreation centers and park upkeep.
2027 budget battle takes center stage
By the numbers:
The mayor is recommending a 2.5% budget increase for the park board, while the board is pushing for a 5.86% increase — a difference of $3.1 million.
Mayor Jacob Frey says many city departments are already seeing smaller increases or outright cuts, and he believes the Park Board can close that gap by consolidating resources with the city.…