Overview
- The council passed the measure 7-5 with Jamison Whiting abstaining and sent it to Mayor Jacob Frey.
- The policy would temporarily extend the pre-filing notice from 30 to 60 days for evictions, taking effect only for the summer if signed.
- Lead author Robin Wonsley characterized the move as a humane, cost-saving way to keep renters housed while aid is arranged.
- Officials tie the action to Operation Metro Surge, citing an added $15.7 million in monthly rental support need after a prior $1 million allocation to Hennepin County.
- Affordable housing providers and at least one council member warned the delay could deepen tenant debt and hinder maintenance, while St. Paul weighs a similar step and advocates press for a state moratorium that Gov. Tim Walz has not endorsed.