By: Kia Farhang
In her first budget address as Minneapolis mayor, Betsy Hodges proposed on Thursday several initiatives aimed at combating racial disparities and bolstering public safety citywide.
With more than $2.1 million in spending for extra 911 operators, police and firefighters, Hodges’ 2015 budget focuses on growing the city while upholding her main campaign platforms. The full City Council will vote on the proposal in the coming months.