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Hennepin County commissioner warns of potential state and federal cost shifts; outlines local road and housing support
Summary
Commissioner Kevin Anderson told Minnetrista City Council that state and federal budget moves could shift hundreds of millions in costs onto counties, outlined county roles in local road projects and housing partnerships, and noted a regional request for more Lake Minnetonka water control funding.
Kevin Anderson, Hennepin County commissioner for District 7, told the Minnetrista City Council on the evening of the council meeting that county leaders are monitoring state and federal budget proposals that could shift substantial costs to local governments.
Anderson said the county already provides services to a large share of residents and warned that proposed changes to Medicaid and other programs could require either service reductions or new local revenue. He said, “we need to find a better way of…
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