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Sherburne officials warn state budget cost shifts could force multimillion-dollar local tax increases
Summary
County officials told the Sherburne County Board that proposed state budget moves and previous cost shifts could require the county to absorb $4 million–$6.3 million in new costs, potentially increasing the property tax levy by roughly 6.4%–10%. Commissioners discussed contingency planning and outreach to legislators.
Sherburne County officials warned county commissioners on May 20 that proposed state budget changes and previously enacted cost shifts could force the county to absorb millions in new expenses, increasing pressure on property taxpayers.
County staff described a range of possible county impacts depending on final state actions, with a “best case” estimate of roughly $4,000,000 and a “worst case” near $6,300,000 in new mandated costs for Sherburne County. Staff said those totals would translate to roughly a 6.4%–10% increase on the county levy…
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