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Blaine EDA adopts 2026 property tax levy after amendment to keep it flat fails
Summary
The Blaine Economic Development Authority adopted its final 2026 property tax levy and budget after a 3–4 defeat of an amendment to remove a $75,000 proposed increase. Director Zimmerman said the increase would support targeted initiatives tied to redevelopment and EDA programs.
The Blaine Economic Development Authority on the final meeting of 2025 approved a resolution establishing the final 2026 property tax levy and EDA budget after rejecting an amendment to keep the levy flat.
Director Zimmerman, presenting the package, said the EDA’s mission is to spur economic growth, create high-quality jobs and expand the commercial tax base. He described long-range redevelopment priorities — including a large sports-and-entertainment redevelopment in the 100-and-fifth area — and said the proposed levy increase would fund operating needs and targeted initiatives that support those goals.
Zimmerman told the board the…
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