Budget fact sheets

Top 10 things to know about the Minneapolis budget
This fact sheet gives you an overview of how Minneapolis’ budget works, including information on the role your property taxes play in paying for City services.

2009 budget frequently asked questions
This fact sheet explains why Minneapolis had to revise its 2009 budget and how City leaders went about cutting the budget.

Pension reform: Merging the local plans
City leaders are aggressively pursuing reforms to two closed pension funds that will cost Minneapolis taxpayers tens of millions of dollars in the next few years. This fact sheet explains why pensions are such a pressing issue for Minneapolis and what City leaders propose in order to address these swiftly rising expenses to city taxpayers.