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Hennepin County proposes $398 million operations budget; highlights grants, housing, fiber and climate targets
Summary
Operations leaders told the Administration's Operations and Budget Committee that the proposed 2026 operations budget is $398 million, highlighted $75 million in discretionary grants managed in 2024, housing investments and energy and digital infrastructure goals including a target to produce roughly 10% of on-site electricity from solar.
Hennepin County's operations leadership presented the proposed 2026 operating budget for the operations line of business at the Administration's Operations and Budget Committee meeting on Oct. 22, saying the request totals approximately $398,000,000 and that major drivers include debt retirement and contingency use.
Sherry Gittell, who led the operations presentation as Assistant County Administrator for Operations, described the line of business as responsible for foundational county services and programs that support other departments and residents. "We are focused on advancing the county's priorities on climate action and disparity elimination as we deliver sustainable services and innovative solutions that put people first," Gittell said.
Why it matters: The operations budget funds core internal services and externally facing programs (housing, grants, facilities and IT) that underpin county operations and influence capital and service delivery capacity across Hennepin County.
Key points from the presentation
- Budget totals and drivers: The proposed…
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