Each year, the City of Brooklyn Park works with the Governor’s Office, legislators, state agencies, community organizations, and other partners to request resources that will enhance life for all who call our city home. Fact sheets on various initiatives or topics of interest will be posted on this page as they are completed.
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2026 proposals
Community Development
Brooklyn Park is the sixth largest city in Minnesota, with a diverse population of over 60 percent Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) residents. Despite its rich offerings, the city has a modest tax base and has been left out of substantial state investment, compared to other similarly sized cities. This imbalance and lack of equitable investment means the funding burden for critical regional services (such as emergency response and enriching activities for youth) falls almost entirely on residents and local small businesses.
Brooklyn Park needs significant, equitable public investment and tax base growth now. Without it, the wealth gap between Brooklyn Park and other communities will continue to widen. The following information outlines the City Council’s development proposals for the 2026 Legislative Session:
Recreation and Parks
Brooklyn Park’s Recreation and Parks department serves thousands of residents of all ages, providing enriching programs, activities, field trips, facilities, and more. This year, the City seeks additional resources to support the expansion of the Community Activity Center
Public Safety
The City has joined a coalition of suburbs in the northwest metro to advocate for greater partnership with the State of Minnesota to promote healthy outcomes for residents of congregate care facilities in the community.
Public Works
The City is seeking resources to support the expansion of the City’s water distribution system to ensure the reliable flow of water to new development in and around the BioTech Innovation District.