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City assessor warns of rising tax‑court petitions as department accepts a small cut in recommended budget
Summary
Rebecca Malmquist, City Assessor, briefed the Budget Committee on Sept. 16 about staffing, valuation work required by state statute, rising tax‑court petitions and a $25,000 recommended reduction in the assessing office budget for 2026.
Rebecca Malmquist, City Assessor for the City of Minneapolis, told the Budget Committee on Sept. 16 that the assessing office is largely personnel‑driven, that Minnesota law requires annual valuation as of Jan. 2, and that the department faces a marked increase in property values under appeal to tax court.
Why it matters: The assessing office implements statutory valuation and local board processes that directly affect property tax outcomes. A growing volume and faster timetable for tax‑court litigation could increase liability for the city and shape future budgets and staffing needs.
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