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Council approves 2026 property tax levy after debate over EDA purchases
Summary
After a heated exchange over an Economic Development Authority land purchase, the Shakopee City Council approved the 2026 property tax levy and EDA levy; critics urged keeping levies flat while supporters said EDA investments and job attraction justify the spending.
The Shakopee City Council on Dec. 16 voted to adopt resolutions approving the 2026 Economic Development Authority levy and the city property tax levy after extended debate over the use of EDA funds.
Council member Delaney urged holding the EDA levy flat and criticized a recent EDA land purchase, saying taxpayers shouldn’t underwrite what should have been a public sale. “Growth should pay for itself,”…
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