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Hennepin County board adopts $3.15 billion 2026 budget, warns of tough years ahead
Summary
The Hennepin County Board on Dec. 11 approved a $3.15 billion operating and capital budget and a $1.1 billion net tax levy for 2026, pledging close oversight as state and federal pressures squeeze local resources.
The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners voted Dec. 11 to adopt the county's 2026 operating and capital budgets, approving a final net tax levy of $1,100,000,000 and a combined budget of $3,150,000,000 for the coming year.
Chair Irene Fernando opened the budget discussion by framing the plan as a statement of values and a response to unprecedented fiscal pressures. County administration presented the package, including an R1 amendment containing…
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