Minneapolis parks warn of layoffs in 2027 budget gap
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board warned it could face 26 layoffs, reduced recreation-center hours and less park maintenance after Mayor Jacob Frey proposed a 2027 budget $3.1 million below the board's request.[1]
Board President Tom Olsen said the shortfall would prevent fully staffing the new North Commons recreation and community center in north Minneapolis.[1] Park officials said the gap could force reduced hours and staffing at recreation centers and less park maintenance citywide.[1] They said the board will formally discuss the proposal at a meeting on Wednesday, and no final budget decision has been made.[1]
Mayor Jacob Frey's proposed 2027 budget falls $3.1 million short of the Park Board's request.[1] Park Board officials say that funding gap is the direct cause of the potential layoffs and service cuts unless additional money is found.[1]
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- Mayor Jacob Frey’s proposed 2027 budget is $3.1 million less than the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board requested.
- Park Board officials say the gap could force 26 layoffs, reduced hours and staffing at recreation centers, and less park maintenance citywide.
- Board President Tom Olsen warns the shortfall would prevent fully staffing the new North Commons recreation/community center in north Minneapolis.
- The Park Board will formally discuss the proposal at a meeting on Wednesday, and no final budget decision has been made yet.
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