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St. Paul Council adopts 2026 budget, holds levy at 5.3% after amendments
Summary
The St. Paul City Council approved the city's 2026 budget as amended, keeping the property tax levy at 5.3% and adopting a slate of council amendments on housing, libraries and opioid-settlement reporting. Final adoption passed by roll call, 7'0in favor, none opposed.
The St. Paul City Council adopted the 2026 city budget as amended on Dec. 3, approving the spending plan and related council amendments while holding the proposed tax levy at 5.3%. The final vote on the amended budget was 7 in favor, none opposed.
Council Vice Chair Kim, who led the budget committee through the year, framed the package as a values-driven document. "This budget is much more than a balance sheet. It's a reflection of our values," Kim said, listing priorities that included downtown economic investment, housing and public safety.
Council members…
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