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Kandiyohi County adopts 6.23% 2026 levy and hears financing options for $67M Justice Center/HHS project
Summary
The county board voted 3–2 to adopt a 6.23% levy for 2026. Financial advisers also presented options for a proposed combined Justice Center and Health & Human Services expansion (≈$67M), including general obligation bonds, credit enhancement and a possible local‑option sales tax to reduce levy impact.
Kandiyohi County commissioners voted on Dec. 16, 2025, to adopt a 6.23% levy increase for 2026 after comparing three options presented by county staff. Administrator Kelsey Baker had recommended a lower option (5.38%), but the board split and adopted the middle option 6.23% by voice vote (3–2), citing the need to protect reserves while maintaining services.
Baker presented three levy scenarios (7.16%, 6.23%, 5.38%) and outlined reserve usage; staff recommended 5.38% but noted the differences hinge on reserve drawdown. Several commissioners said they were uncomfortable using additional reserves given…
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