Minneapolis City Council members are trying again to extend the city’s eviction timeline.
Why it matters: It’s an attempt to help immigrant renters who fell behind during Operation Metro Surge.
State of play: The council voted last week to temporarily require landlords to give tenants two extra weeks’ notice — 45 days instead of 30 — before taking an eviction claim to court.
- Mayor Jacob Frey has already vetoed a 60-day notice period, arguing that longer eviction timelines only allow tenants to fall further behind.
What they’re saying: Council Member Aurin Chowdhury asked Frey not to veto it this time: “We compromised, and it was worth it,” she told reporters…