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City operations office says Open Streets will be cut to three events if mayor—s budget holds
Summary
Margaret Anderson Kelleher, City Operations Officer, told the Budget Committee that the Office of Public Service would scale back its Open Streets program to three events and reduce related city service dollars under the mayor—s recommended 2026 budget, while preserving staff headcount.
Margaret Anderson Kelleher, City Operations Officer for the City of Minneapolis, told the Budget Committee on Sept. 16 that the Office of Public Service—s (OPS) recommended 2026 budget would reduce the in‑house Open Streets program to three events and scale back city service supports if the mayor—s recommendation is adopted.
Why it matters: Open Streets has been the primary program in OPS—s portfolio; the office said the program is mostly staffed roles and hard costs (restrooms, city service supports) that require dedicated funding. Reductions there would be the main lever for the…
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