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Minneapolis Speeds Up Budget Process | Minneapolis News
Minneapolis is racing to slash its four-month budget process, with council members eyeing fast-track tactics from cities like Detroit—where budgets get done in a month thanks to post-bankruptcy reforms. But Minneapolis’s unique governance structures slow things down. Councilors propose early department briefings to clarify spending priorities and boost public engagement. Meanwhile, other cities tackle amendments creatively: Seattle uses a prioritized “Balancing Package,” while Milwaukee hosts marathon amendment sessions. Though big changes may be off the table this year, Shaffer remains open…
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