The Minnesota Supreme Courts ruling turned on the interpretation of the Minneapolis City Charter and whether the lower courts ruling was consistent with the Charters wording. As noted by the Minneapolis City Attorney, Susan Segal, This has never been about whether there should be a higher minimum wage. This has always been about the proper process and venue for doing that, said Segal.
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