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St. Louis County adopts $565 million 2026 budget after heated debate, approves 12.4% levy
Summary
At its final 2025 meeting the St. Louis County Board approved the 2026 budget and a 12.4% levy after extended debate and a 6–1 roll-call vote. Commissioners split over a proposed scholarship endowment and use of opioid‑settlement funds.
The St. Louis County Board adopted its 2026 operating budget at the board’s final meeting of 2025, voting 6–1 to approve a package administrators said totals roughly $565 million and relies on a preliminary 12.4% property tax levy.
The budget drew extended debate from commissioners during a multi-hour discussion before the vote. Administrator Kevin Gray and Deputy Director Graber framed the spending plan around four priorities—public health and safety, infrastructure, natural‑resource management and community growth—saying the proposal balances current obligations with investments intended to reduce…
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