On March 11, Jacob Frey, Mayor of Minneapolis, announced a proposed $1 million investment in rental assistance to residents.
If approved by the City Council, the City would distribute the funding through its partnership with Hennepin County. The funds would not require an eviction filing for residents to access.
This announcement comes in a busy month for eviction and rental ordinances, which have become a hot topic in the wake of Operation Metro Surge. Supporters of eviction moratoriums and rental-assistance funds have said aid is needed to help families who are struggling to pay rent in the wake of Operation Metro Surge. Some community residents have reported income loss and fear amidst operations…