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Edina council adopts 2026 budget, sets 7.94% property tax levy
Summary
The Edina City Council on Dec. 16 adopted a $224 million 2026 operating budget and set the city property tax levy at 7.94%, a move officials said funds debt service and added public safety staffing while councilmembers vowed continuing work on affordability and spending priorities.
The Edina City Council on Tuesday approved a 2026 operating budget and set the city's property tax levy at 7.94%, a package city leaders said balances debt commitments, public safety staffing and infrastructure needs while responding to resident concerns about affordability.
Finance Director Pah Tao presented the final levy recommendation of 7.94% and said it reduces the preliminary 11.03% rate after additional cuts and reprioritization. "With this proposal, we control departmental operating costs by restricting their annual rate of growth by less than 3%," Tao said.
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