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County manager presents $930 million recommended budget, proposes 9.75% levy for 2026
Summary
Ramsey County Manager Becker presented the recommended 2026-27 budget proposing approximately $930 million, targeted investments in child protection and emergency services, the elimination of 43 filled positions, and a proposed 9.75% property tax levy for 2026; the board set public hearing dates and will consider adoption in December.
County Manager Becker presented the Ramsey County Board with a proposed 2026-27 recommended budget on Sept. 2, framing it as a response to rising costs, limited revenue growth and state and federal cost shifts. Becker told commissioners the budget balances ‘‘immediate needs with long-term resiliency’’ and includes both targeted investments and service adjustments.
The proposal calls for a budget in the neighborhood of $930 million and recommends a 9.75% property tax levy for 2026 (and 7.5% in 2027), Becker said. She said the plan would eliminate 43 filled positions while adding staff in core, county‑responsible areas and cited an increase of about 110 FTEs in 2026 and roughly 30.5 FTEs in 2027 to support programs tied to continuing or new…
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