The Brief
- The Minneapolis City Council has approved $1 million in rental assistance for families impacted by the ICE surge.
- The decision followed debates on how to fund the assistance amid a strained city budget.
- City officials told council members the ICE surge has put a strain on all departments, especially police, which is $4.3 million over its overtime budget.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Minneapolis City Council members approved $1 million in rental assistance for families impacted by the ICE surge but the funding didn’t come without some debate.
City budget strained
What we know:
While there seemed to be general support among the council for city-backed rental assistance amid the surge, the rub appeared to be how the city would pay for it.
During the meeting, City Budget Director Jayne Discenza said that Minneapolis police overtime costs during the ICE surge are currently at about $4.3 million.…