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Willmar City Council adopts 2025 budget, sets $11.13 million levy after heated tax debate
Summary
After public comment about rising assessments and a council debate over ARPA allocations, Willmar City Council approved the proposed 2025 budget and later set a $11,132,914 tax levy. The budget resolution passed 6–1; the levy passed unanimously 7–0.
Willmar — The Willmar City Council adopted its 2025 budget after a Truth in Taxation hearing and public comment about rising property assessments and household tax burdens.
Finance Director Tom Odens opened the hearing, describing the three-part tax levy and how proposed 2025 collections would be allocated. "Tonight is the Truth in Taxation hearing for the taxes payable 2025," Odens said as he outlined that roughly 85% of the levy supports the general fund and showed per‑dollar allocations: 38¢ for public safety, 24¢ for general government, 22¢ for public works and 16¢ for culture and recreation.
The hearing drew multiple residents who…
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