Press release from the mayor's office: Mayor Rybak to Budget New City Money for Public Safety, Cops
State Government Budget Agreement Brings Additional Resources to Minneapolis Although details of the recent state budget agreement are still being worked out, it appears certain that a portion of the $37 million in Local Government Aid annual cuts to Minneapolis is being restored. State and federal governments have cut 120 cops from Minneapolis streets since 2000. Mayor Rybak is scheduled to release his proposed 2006 city budget at the end of the month, which will reflect this increased Local Government Aid. Statement by Mayor Rybak on the state budget agreement: "This is good news for kids because it means more money for our schools. This is good news for neighborhoods because in my budget I will direct every new state dollar that comes to the city to public safety, my top priority. This means more cops on the street." [Note: all campaigns are welcome to forward press releases to the list. You must be subscribed; see www.e-democracy.org/mpls. If you don't want to subscribe, you can forward them to me, but I'm not as efficient or timely!] Forwarded by David Brauer, list manager REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[email protected] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
