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Jayne Discenza
Coverage of Jayne Discenza in the Nexus archive.
- Plans forming to address Minneapolis’ ‘substantial’ $30M budget gap
Minneapolis faces a $30 million budget gap for next year, prompting discussions about property tax hikes and cost-cutting measures. Council member Elizabeth Shaffer emphasizes the need for city efficiency and shared financial responsibility, while Mayor Jacob Frey is reviewing department budgets to address the shortfall.
- Minneapolis faces $30M budget gap: Higher property taxes or cuts in 2027
Minneapolis faces a $28-33 million budget deficit in 2027, requiring cuts to services and jobs or higher property taxes. City leaders, including Council Member Michael Rainville and Deputy CFO Jayne Discenza, highlighted declining downtown commercial values as a key factor and emphasized the need for public input on potential cuts.