Minneapolis residents are in for a tight squeeze, as the city’s budget talks head into the final stretch. In a newsletter released earlier this week, it was highlighted that Council Members are up against a deadline to submit amendments to the Mayor’s proposed budget by November 20th. Council member Michael has made it clear that he won’t be pushing for any new funding, in light of a steep 8.3% property tax levy increase. “As a City, we have to tighten our belt, just as residents have had to do,” Michael stated, signaling his intent to propose cuts across all departments.