Politics & Government
Walz Again Asks Feds To Help Property Owners Along Lake Street
Nearly 1,500 Twin Cities businesses were damaged by vandalism following the death of George Floyd, according to officials.
MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Gov. Tim Walz has requested a U.S. Small Business Administration disaster declaration that would free up low-interest loans to help property owners rebuild after violent protests caused extensive property damage following George Floyd’s death.
Walz says he has has spent the last months listening to business and home owners following the civil unrest, including a visit Monday to business owners along Lake Street in Minneapolis.
"We need to work together to support Minnesotans who lost their homes and businesses to this destruction – that’s why we’ve asked our federal partners to step in,” Walz said in a news release.
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"We remain committed to working with the impacted communities to restore their vitality in the wake of this damage."
Nearly 1,500 Twin Cities businesses were damaged by vandalism, according to state officials. Current estimates of the damage exceed $500,000,000.
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On July 2, Walz requested a major disaster declaration to provide public assistance and hazard mitigation assistance, which was denied. The governor is in the process of appealing that decision.
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