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Eagan hearing on proposed 2026 budget and tax levy draws public concern; council continues meeting to Dec. 16
Summary
Finance Director Josh Feldman told the council the proposed 2026 general fund budget would rise 9.3% and the tax levy 8.9%; staff cited personnel costs, new positions and bond/capital levies as key drivers. After public comment, the council voted to continue the public hearing to Dec. 16 to allow county hearing attendance and an absent councilmember to participate.
The City of Eagan held its annual truth‑in‑taxation public hearing on Dec. 2 to review the proposed 2026 budget and a tax levy proposed to increase 8.9 percent.
Finance Director Josh Feldman summarized the budget and levy during the presentation, saying the proposed general fund budget is “proposed to increase 9.3%,” and that “the tax levy is proposed to increase at 8.9%.” He told the council the general fund represents a large portion of the levy and cited personnel costs, increased health insurance and pension costs, and capital levies—especially community center bonds—as principal drivers.
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