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Shakopee holds public hearing on proposed 2026 budget and 5.5% levy increase
Summary
City staff presented the proposed 2026 budget and property tax levy (a roughly $1.47 million, 5.5% increase) at a public hearing Dec. 2; council will consider final adoption on Dec. 16 after the hearing period ends.
SHakopee, Minn. — City staff presented the proposed 2026 budget and property tax levy at a public hearing Dec. 2, outlining a proposed levy increase of about $1.47 million, or 5.5%, and a recommended $300,000 boost to the capital improvement levy.
“The city annually adopts a budget and property tax levy for the upcoming year,” said Mr. Reinhart, the staff presenter, who said the city levy represents about 27.7% of a typical Shakopee property tax bill. The proposed 2026 levy was presented as approximately $28.2 million and represents a 5.5% increase from 2025.
Reinhart told the council the city…
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